About This Career Path
Teach courses in criminal justice, corrections, and law enforcement administration. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
A Day In The Life
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Salary Breakdown
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary
Average
$62,670
ANNUAL
Entry Level
$47,730
ANNUAL
Mid Level
$63,670
ANNUAL
Expert Level
$77,170
ANNUAL
Projected Jobs
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary
550
Projected job openings through 2030
Sample Career Roadmap
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary
Supporting Certifications
Arizona State University
Arizona State University
Arizona State University
Glendale Community College (MCCCD)
Northern Arizona University
Northern Arizona University
Northern Arizona University
Rio Salado College (MCCCD)
Rio Salado College (MCCCD)
Rio Salado College (MCCCD)
Rio Salado College (MCCCD)
Degree Recommendations
Cochise College
Cochise College
Estrella Mountain Community College (MCCCD)
Glendale Community College (MCCCD)
Rio Salado College (MCCCD)
ASU
Northern Arizona University
Arizona State University
Arizona State University
Top Expected Tasks
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary
01
Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as criminal law, defensive policing, and investigation techniques.
02
Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
03
Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.
04
Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.
05
Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
06
Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
07
Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
08
Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, course materials, and methods of instruction.
09
Maintain regularly scheduled office hours to advise and assist students.
10
Advise students on academic and vocational curricula and on career issues.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
Education and Training
KNOWLEDGE
English Language
KNOWLEDGE
Law and Government
KNOWLEDGE
Public Safety and Security
KNOWLEDGE
Customer and Personal Service
SKILL
Speaking
SKILL
Active Listening
SKILL
Critical Thinking
SKILL
Active Learning
SKILL
Instructing
ABILITY
Oral Expression
ABILITY
Oral Comprehension
ABILITY
Speech Clarity
ABILITY
Written Comprehension
ABILITY
Written Expression
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