Careers at LCC

Job Summary:

Lansing Community College’s Technical Careers Division provides over 30 innovative program areas. Our collaborative and flexible team environment works with the local, regional, and national community for the success of every student. We believe in each other and find joy in our work, never stop learning or growing and we are guided by strong character, ethics, and integrity. We make a difference. Our dedication to diversity, inclusion, and universal access underscores our commitment to fostering an inclusive educational culture. If you seek an opportunity to work with a great team of faculty and staff committed to student success in a professionally driven environment, then consider the following opportunity.

Teach courses in Criminal Justice, Adult Corrections, and Juvenile Justice consistent with current developments in the discipline and teaching methods. This faculty member will act as the Correction Officer Academic Program Coordinator, as required by the Michigan Correctional Officers’ Training Council. Participate in program/department meetings and divisional/college-wide committees with a focus on continual improvement of programs and learning outcomes. Participate in curriculum and course development, course and program coordination, tutoring and advising students, mentoring and reviewing peers, and College initiatives. Must demonstrate a commitment to the diversity of a multi-cultural population, as well as work effectively in a team-based environment, seeking continuous improvement and adherence to the community college philosophy. Excellent communication skills and computer proficiency are a must. This full-time teaching position includes instruction of three to five courses per semester and oversight of the Corrections Academy. There is a possibility of teaching night and weekend courses, online or hybrid courses

Regular on campus presence is expected for all LCC employment. Any flexible work schedules and/or hybrid work schedules approved by the College are subject to change based on the needs of the LCC community.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement/Corrections field or related field.

Demonstrated teaching experience as the instructor of record in Criminal Justice.

Five years of work experience in the professional field. Two (2) years off which must be in direct control and confinement responsibilities in a secured facility

Preferred Qualifications:

Master’s Degree in Criminal Justice, Public Administration.

Certified Michigan Department of Corrections or Local Corrections Officer

Experience with alternate delivery methods for courses including online, hybrid, and video

Knowledge and/or experience in Juvenile Justice


IMPORTANT: If an educational degree is required for this position, unofficial copies of transcripts from each institution of higher learning where either a degree has been conferred or coursework completed are required documents that must be submitted as part of the online application process.

Applicants with foreign education credentials (i.e. earned degree and related to this position) must contact a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) credential evaluation services (www.naces.org) and request an academic transcript evaluation. Three of NACES member credential evaluation services are: Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc. (https://www.ece.org/) ; World Education Services, Inc.(https://www.wes.org/) ; International Education Research Foundation, Inc. (https://ierf.org/). The credential evaluation must be submitted with the application materials.

Coursework information, if applicable, must be added as an attachment under Additional Attachments.

REMEMBER: If an educational degree is required for this position, applications lacking these required documents will not be considered.

Lansing Community College is an equal opportunity, educational institution/employer.