Average Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teacher, Postsecondary Salary

Postsecondary teachers of criminal justice and law enforcement work in college/university settings and provide lectures and exercises with related material. They are usually provided with course guidelines which adhere to state and national requirements; however, they also develop their own lesson plans.

It is important that these teachers create lessons which adhere to all necessary guidelines, but incorporate elements of creativity so that students enjoy the material, such as visual aids and notes to help them comprehend and retain information. They are often required to be available outside of class hours in order to answer questions in-person or electronically from students. Classes may be taught in-person or electronically; often, one teacher will have a combination of both classes to be taught within a given semester.

These postsecondary teachers should have a doctorate degree in criminal justice, law enforcement, or a related field. For some schools, educational requirements may be less strict for teachers who have significant experience in law enforcement and/or criminal justice. It is important to have in-depth knowledge of the field and continue learning about new developments so this information can be passed on to students. Prior teaching experience may also be required by employers. (Copyright 2018 PayScale.com)

Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teacher, Postsecondary Tasks

• Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.
• Teach material from approved curriculum and develop daily lesson plans to include instructional aids.
• 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.