Adjunct Faculty - Criminal Justice

Adjunct Faculty - Criminal Justice

East Texas A&M University

Job Description

Adjunct Faculty refers to an educator hired to teach on a course by course basis throughout an academic year.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Teach up to seven semester credit hours (up to two (2) courses) within the required discipline of Criminal Justice. Instruction may be delivered on-campus, off-campus, or online and may be during the day and/or evening as dictated by student demand and departmental needs.
• Develop and manage the class syllabus and ensure that the syllabus meets department and college standards.
• Plan and create lectures, in-class discussions, and assignments.
• Assess grades for students based on participation, performance in class, assignments, and examinations.
• Assist/mentor students as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• Education: Master's degree with at least 18 graduate hours in the field is required to teach undergraduate courses OR a terminal degree in the field of study or closely related is required to teach graduate courses. Degree in Criminal Justice is required.
• Experience: Demonstrated expertise in the subject area.
• Knowledge / Skills: Demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to: Multi-task and work cooperatively with others.

Preferred Education / Skills/ Experience

• Candidates who hold current relevant professional credentials.
• College or University teaching experience.
• Evidence of teaching excellence.
• Prior relevant industry experience.
• Online or hybrid teaching experience.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution's verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution's procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.