This adjunct faculty position involves teaching criminal justice courses within the School of Humanities & Social Sciences: Law & Justice Studies Department. The role suits a professional with practical criminal justice experience and a commitment to student-centered teaching.
Responsibilities
Engage in instructional activity totaling no more than 18 contact hours per academic year (August through May), with no more than 9 contact hours taught in an individual semester
Teach courses in the classroom, laboratory, or via hybrid or online formats
Maintain competence in subjects being taught
Prepare teaching materials
Confer with students on course materials
Direct individual and group studies
Review written examinations and papers
Evaluate presentations and projects
Provide academic accommodations for students with documented disabilities
Write syllabi
Read and respond to emails promptly
Grade coursework within a timeframe that enables students to incorporate feedback on their next assignment
Submit mid-term and final grades, attendance verification, academic alerts, and other reports in a timely manner as requested
Alert appropriate university personnel to student problems on a timely basis
Respond to student feedback for each course
Complete training or professional development as required by the University
Serve in a collegial fashion and in accordance with professional and ethical principles when dealing with other faculty members, students, administrators, and members of the public
Follow all faculty and program policies outlined by the School and the University
Meet classes for the full class time during the scheduled dates and times
Requirements
Master's degree in criminal justice or a closely related field from an accredited institution
Three years of Criminal Justice experience in a practical setting, or equivalent combination of education and experience
Knowledge of and/or experience working in the criminal justice system
Demonstrated teaching ability in criminal justice
Ability to instruct students of varying preparation and abilities
Excellent interpersonal and cultural competency skills
Demonstrated ability to communicate professionally with diverse constituencies
Ability to create inclusive learning experiences that will help undergraduate students to develop professionally, intellectually, and socially
Ability to work with students of diverse backgrounds and practice inclusive pedagogy
Demonstrated student-centered approach to teaching, and a commitment to student achievement
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Ability to assess student performance and learning
Proficiency in Microsoft applications, including PowerPoint, Word, Excel and Outlook
Familiarity with educational assessment practices
Commitment to integrity, excellence, learning, and community
Experience working with Blackboard or a similar learning management system
Well-developed organizational, reasoning, and problem-solving skills
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Ability to manage time effectively and meet deadlines
Ability to work effectively with colleagues
Ability to travel between campuses
Ability to work evenings and weekends, as needed
Nice to have:
Doctorate degree
Important Details
Schedule: variable hours per week; teaching assignments may require teaching day, evening, online or hybrid classes
Contract: variable months per year
Reports to: Program Coordinator, Criminal Justice
About the Company
Stevenson University engages in teaching activities in accordance with its faculty workload policies.
