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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 We want you! Truckee Meadows Community College (TMCC) is recruiting Part-Time Faculty to teach courses in criminal justice and policing for the Department of Criminal Justice.The college welcomes qualified applicants from all backgrounds for temporary Part-Time Faculty teaching assignments. We seek a pool of qualified candidates to teach in-person, online, or hybrid courses when PT Faculty vacancies occur. Applications are always welcome, and qualified candidates are contacted when teaching opportunities become available. Part-Time Faculty are an essential part of TMCC operations and they continually make a positive impact on our students' lives. Under the supervision of the Department Chair, Part-Time Faculty teach course content; assess student learning; stay current in their teaching field; actively refer students to supportive college resources; complete professional development; use current technology; and maintain appropriate standards of ethics and professional conduct. Part-Time Faculty in the Department of Criminal Justice teach a variety of courses, based on staffing and program needs. Some examples include: * CRJ 104 - Administration of Justice * CRJ 211 - Police in America * CRJ 222 - Criminal Law and Procedure To learn more about this program and its courses, visit our Catalog. Special Information Must possess a Master's Degree in a closely related field from an accredited institution to teach CRJ courses transferable to a four-year university. Salary At TMCC, Part-Time Faculty are paid $1,050 per credit to teach 100- and 200-level courses, and $1,150 per credit to teach 300- and 400-level courses. Minimum Qualifications 1. Master's Degree in Criminal Justice or a closely related field or Juris Doctorate. A Bachelor's Degree and extensive experience in the field of Criminal Justice or an equivalent combination of education and experience in a desired area of instruction may qualify. The desire to work with students, faculty, and staff from many different backgrounds. New to teaching? We can help! Our Departments strive to connect available courses with instructors' unique expertise, and can often provide teaching materials. We also host an annual Orientation for Part-Time Faculty, as well as professional development workshops on teaching. We value instructors with varied experience, from working professionals to retirees. Come help us to teach and train tomorrow's graduates! Benefits Part-Time Faculty can attend a paid Orientation, receive paid professional development training, receive tuition reimbursement through Grant-in-Aid, and receive longevity payments based on years of service. Part-time Faculty are not eligible for health benefits unless they meet specific workload requirements per semester. Those who meet the eligibility criteria can access a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. About TMCC We are Northern Nevada's premier jobs college, and we partner with employers across our region to keep our programs on the cutting edge. We offer over 60 short-term certificates and many degree programs, including Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, Associate of Applied Science, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Architecture, and Bachelor of Applied Science degrees. TMCC serves approximately 10,000 learners who take classes at our four Reno locations: the Dandini campus, the Redfield campus, the Meadowood campus, and the Edison campus. Our Values TMCC is committed to: * Student access and success * Excellence in teaching and learning * Evidence of student progress through assessment of student learning * Nurturing a climate of innovative and creative thought * Collaborative decision making * Environmental sustainability and a healthy college community * Responsible and sustainable use of resources * Ethical practices and integrity * Respect and compassion for all persons * Community development through partnerships and services * Fostering responsible participation in a democratic society Conditions of Employment This is an on-going pool of qualified individuals interested in part-time, temporary non-tenure track instructional opportunities at Truckee Meadows Community College. These opportunities are part-time only and will not be continued beyond the ending date. These opportunities may be terminated at will, at any time, for any reason, without notice; the appointee has no appeal rights. Temporary assignments are not eligible for consideration for tenure as part of the assignment. Exempt Yes Full-Time Equivalent 0.0% 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 Supervisory 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 Posting Close Date 06/30/2026 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.

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