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Postsecondary Criminal Justice Teacher

Postsecondary Criminal Justice Teacher

  • Inspire future leaders in criminal justice and law enforcement.
  • Shape the justice system by educating the next generation of professionals.
  • Engage in dynamic discussions and cutting-edge research in criminal justice.
💰 Earn $97K-$169K
📚 Doctoral or Professional Degree

Overview

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.

Scoop

Minimum Education

Doctoral or Professional Degree

Career Prospects

Good (Increasing by 1-5%)

Training Time

Over 4 years

Job Openings

1,300 in Total

Earnings

$132,760 Med. in CA

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Day-to-Day

  • Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as criminal law, defensive policing, and investigation techniques.
  • Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
  • Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.
  • Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.
  • Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.

Best For You If...

YOU Like 💕

  • Relating with or serving others
  • Thinking and problem solving

You are skilled in 💫

  • Active Listening
  • Speaking
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Writing
  • Instructing
  • Learning Strategies

You value 🙏

  • Job security
  • Accomplishing things
  • Independence
  • Working Conditions
  • Having freedom
  • Achievement

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