College Criminal Justice Teachers
On the Job
College Criminal Justice Teachers teach courses in criminal justice, corrections, and law enforcement administration. They may also do research.
Typical Work Tasks
People who work in this career often:
- Guide class discussions.
- Teach social science courses at the college level.
- Attend training sessions or professional meetings to develop or maintain professional knowledge.
- Research topics in area of expertise.
- Stay informed about current developments in field of specialization.
- Plan community programs or activities for the general public.
- Develop instructional objectives.
- Develop instructional materials.
- Maintain student records.
- Write articles, books or other original materials in area of expertise.
Typical Working Conditions
- Using e-mail.
- Working indoors in environmentally controlled conditions.
- The freedom to determine tasks, priorities, and goals.
- Freedom to make decisions without supervision.
- Dealing with external customers.
- Meeting strict deadlines.
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