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Criminal Justice Instructor, Non-Tenure Track (Grant Funded)

Position Number: 6883685
Location: Reno, NV
Position Type: Liberal Arts - Criminal Justice

Criminal Justice Instructor, Non-Tenure Track (Grant Funded)

Thank you for your interest in Truckee Meadows Community College. If you need assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please contact Human Resources at (775) 673-7168 or humanresources@tmcc.edu.

Job Description

Truckee Meadows Community College (TMCC) is seeking a full-time Instructor to oversee the Criminal Justice Department's Cohort-based Future Peace Officer (FPO) Academy. This position will provide leadership and direction for an innovative cohort-based learning program designed to recruit, train and educate highly qualified students who aspire to candidacy for careers in the law enforcement field. The program will prepare students for success in higher education and situate them to meet the physical and mental demands of eventual law enforcement training and employment, particularly Nevada's Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) academy curriculum for Category 1 certification. This position will ensure TMCC's cohort-based program aligns with the Criminal Justice Department requirements and meets or exceeds preparatory Nevada POST training standards for select law enforcement training standards. The newly developed curriculum and student support will align with industry standards and ensure academic excellence, equipping graduates with the skills, discipline, and knowledge needed to excel in both their degree pathway and subsequent professional training. This position is responsible for overseeing and managing the CRJ program and serving as liaison between the College, part-time faculty, and students enrolled in the Associates of Arts (AA) in Criminal Justice or the Associates of Applied Science (AAS) in Law Enforcement.This position is grant funded and is contingent upon yearly funding through June 30, 2029.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Applicants must have a Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice or a closely related field such as Business Administration, Business Continuity, Counterterrorism Studies, Emergency Management Administration,
Homeland Security Policy, Law Enforcement, Organizational Leadership, Political Science or Public Administration.
2. A minimum of 15 years of professional experience within the law enforcement field or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Recent certification as a Category I or II Nevada Peace Officer, or equivalent training and certification from another state is preferred.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Master's degree or higher in Law Enforcement, Criminal Justice, Education, Leadership, or Similar Disciplines.
2. Evidence must be submitted of an exemplary career in law enforcement including references and reputation of honorable service, as well as academy training officer, educator, rangemaster, instructor or related experience presenting subject-matter expertise.

3. Successful candidates must have a proven ability to manage law enforcement academic or training programs, with an emphasis on student support and career preparation.

4. Strong communication and partnership-building skills are required that include presentation skills, with an emphasis on collaborative public engagement. In addition, candidates must possess experience in building effective relationships with representatives from law enforcement agencies, higher education institutions, the private sector and community organizations.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Manage all aspects of the Criminal Justice FPO Cohort Program, including scheduling, curriculum development, assessment, and daily operations.
Ensure alignment between program content and the expectations of Nevada POST academies, law enforcement agencies, and transfer pathways for student career and academic goals.
Work closely with TMCC Public Safety leadership to integrate the cohort program with existing fire and paramedic training programs.
Recruit highly qualified instructors with extensive experience as law enforcement practitioners to ensure instruction aligns with contemporary best practices.
Collaborate with the Criminal Justice Department Coordinator on embedded academic curriculum to ensure it aligns with degree pathways.

Student Success and Preparedness:

Provide academic advising, mentorship, and support strategies to guide students through program completion.
Foster the academic, professional, and ethical qualities that law enforcement training programs and agencies require.
Develop initiatives that promote persistence, retention, and degree completion.
Promote partnerships with local agencies to foster student internship opportunities.

Industry and Community Partnerships:

Serve as the primary liaison between TMCC and regional law enforcement agencies.
Coordinate guest lectures, field experiences, and preparatory training opportunities that enhance students' readiness for POST academies.
Strengthen pathways from the FPO academy into advanced training and employment opportunities.

Curriculum and Instructional Responsibilities:

Collaborate with faculty and subject matter experts to maintain a curriculum that balances academic rigor with applied skills.
Integrate ethics, communication, cultural competency, and resilience training to reflect the realities of law enforcement practice.
Promote peace officer wellness strategies throughout the program to strengthen student resilience for long-term physical and mental health.
Monitor and evaluate student performance and program outcomes, implementing improvements as needed.
Track student performance beyond the FPO academy to assess long-term success of the cohort-based learning model.
Instruct students in courses using appropriate course outcomes.
Apply effective teaching techniques using state-of-the-art delivery systems.
Participate in non-classroom activities, including staff development, department and division meetings, college or NSHE committees, and community engagement activities.
Coordinate with the Public Safety Director and Dean to participate in programmatic assessment of the academic offerings in the Fire Technology program.
Work with Administrative Staff in Public Safety to schedule courses and activities and submit book and material orders, in order to meet student and program needs.
Meet regularly and as needed with the Public Safety Director.
Maintain a productive and nurturing work environment including use of clear and supportive language, effective listening, providing constructive feedback, and leading by example.
Work the equivalent of 30 (15/15) credit or contact hours during the academic year.
Maintain regular office hours.
Adhere to the published codes and policies of Truckee Meadows Community College and the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE).
Ensure safety precautions and guidelines are followed properly.
Adhere to the Code of Ethical Standards of the State of Nevada.

Salary and Benefits Information:

This position is a 9-month role, totaling 172 working days per academic year (with the possibility of additional hours at the adjunct rate). The salaries listed below are based on a full-time schedule, paid over 12 months.

Salary: $48,691 to $82,487, this position has the option of being placed at market value depending on experience and education.

Perks of Working at TMCC

Health insurance options including dental and vision - Health Insurance
19.25% retirement match
Life insurance, long-term disability, generous sick leave - NSHE Benefits
Employer-paid long term disability (LTD) at 60% of salary up to $7,500 per month-UNUM.
Sports and Fitness Center with annual or monthly membership options for employee and spouse/domestic partner.
ComPsych supports employees through life's difficult moments.
Professional Grant-in-Aid: TMCC is proud to provide a reduced-rate tuition benefit to faculty and qualified dependents. Faculty can take up to six credits per semester at a reduced rate. Dependents of faculty have unlimited credits, but in order to be eligible children must be unmarried and under the age of 24 and must receive at least 50% of their financial support from the employee and/or employee's spouse or domestic partner.
Free parking on all TMCC campus locations.
No State income tax
All full-time faculty and staff are provided with a variety of discounts and employee purchase programs.

Additional Information

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If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet qualification requirements, you must show that your education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. Any expense related to the evaluation will be the responsibility of the candidate.

Sponsorship

TMCC is not able to support sponsorship for employment. Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States at the time they begin employment.

Exempt
Yes

Full-Time Equivalent
100.0%

Required Attachment(s)

Please note, once you submit your application the only attachment/s viewable to you will be the attachment/s to the resume/CV section of the application. Any additional required attachment/s to the cover letter, references, additional documents sections of the application, will not be viewable to you after you submit your application. All uploaded attachment/s will be on the application for the committee to review. To request updates to attachments, prior to the committee review of applications, please contact humanresources@tmcc.edu.

In order to be given full consideration all of the following must be attached to your application.

1) Resume/CV

2) Cover Letter

3) Contact Information for three Professional References - Please make a note if you do not want your present employer contacted unless necessary to determine your qualifications for the position.

4) Copy of Unofficial Transcript

This position is open until filled.

Applicants are encouraged to apply immediately for full consideration. Lists of eligible candidates will be established and hiring may occur early in the recruiting process. Recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made.

Posting Close Date
03/2/2026

Note to Applicant

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications. Search committees will use this information to determine that applicants meet minimum qualifications as listed in the job announcement.

This posting will close at 12:00 am on the date listed above. The posting will no longer be available to apply to after 11:59 pm the day prior.

All documents, including unofficial transcripts for academic positions, must be received prior to the closing date listed on the job announcement.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check upon hire.

As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.

Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs.

To apply, visit https://nshe.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/TMCC-External/job/TMCC---William-N-Pennington-Health-Science-Center/Criminal-Justice-Instructor--Non-Tenure-Track--Grant-Funded-_R0150464

Truckee Meadows Community College is a comprehensive educational institution located in Reno, Nevada and is part of the Nevada System of Higher Education. TMCCs five instructional sites and numerous community locations serves an increasingly diverse population of more than 11,000 students each semester. TMCC, an HSI (Hispanic Serving Institution), is a progressive institution that celebrates inclusion and diversity while supporting core themes of academic excellence, student success, and access to lifelong learning.

A vital leader in the New Nevadas growing economy, TMCC is located near the beautiful Sierra Nevada Mountains in an environment rich with a thriving arts, culture, food scene, abundant outdoor activities, and a family-friendly local community. It is only a 3.5 hour drive to San Francisco, CA, a 40-minute drive to Lake Tahoe, and within easy driving distance of four national parks (Great Basin, Yosemite, Lassen, and Death Valley). For more information, please go to www.tmcc.edu or view our virtual tour at tour.tmcc.edu.

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