Adjunct, Criminal Justice

Adjunct, Criminal JusticeYou will be joining St. Thomas University (STU) at an exciting moment! Under the dynamic leadership of President David A. Armstrong, J.D., STU has had four consecutive years of record enrollment and we've set fundraising records too. Our campus footprint is also growing. In the past two years alone, we've opened the state-of-the-art Gus Machado College of Business, a new weight room for our student athletes, as well as a turf athletic field, residence hall, and a student center. And, we are going to keep growing…more students, more programs, more facilities!As we mark our 60th Anniversary, we are setting our sights on the future while also honoring our Cuban heritage and celebrating our Catholic Identity. Come be a part of our diverse community! We are seeking energetic innovators who will help us chart the course for the University's sixth decade of impact! Let's work together to attract, serve, and inspire a diverse group of students who will leave STU prepared to be ethical leaders and change agents in our global community.Located in sunny Miami, Florida, St. Thomas University is a private, non-profit university that offers 39 undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate degrees at its picturesque 144-acre campus and through distance learning. Its academic offerings include one of the oldest (and most highly ranked) undergraduate programs in Sports Administration in the country. STU has been ranked #1 by U.S. News & World Report in Social Mobility for regional universities in the South, which means it takes students from the lowest financial strata and catapults them to much higher financial strata in only ten years. St. Thomas University is the only Catholic Archdiocesan-sponsored university in Florida, and one of the only eight Archdiocesan universities nationwide.Position SummarySt. Thomas University in Miami Gardens, FL, is seeking applications from qualified individuals to lecture undergraduate courses in Criminal Justice for our on-ground programs. The candidate must display evidence of teaching excellence, a commitment to undergraduate education, and ability to work with diverse populations.St. Thomas University is a Catholic university with rich cultural and international diversity committed to the academic and professional success of its students who become ethical leaders in our global community. We are a designated Hispanic Serving Institution and the only Catholic Archdiocesan sponsored university in the State of Florida.QualificationsMaster's degree or higher in Criminal Justice, Legal Studies, or closely related field.Tuition BenefitAfter 1 year of continuous fulltime service, employees are eligible to enroll in STU's bachelor and master courses tuition-free. The program will cover a maximum timeframe of 125% of credit hours attempted toward the degree program. Employees may enroll in STU's doctoral program, with a 40% tuition discount, under the same conditions.Catholic IdentitySt. Thomas University is a Catholic university sponsored by the Archdiocese of Miami committed to academic and professional success guided by its Catholic identity. All employees are therefore expected to respect the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church and support the University's religious mission. All employees hereby acknowledge their familiarity and support of the religious affiliation, mission and values of St. Thomas University.Equal Employment OpportunitySt. Thomas University is an equal opportunity employer that promotes a diverse and inclusive organization. It is the policy of the University to fill each vacancy with the candidate who represents the best fit for the position and to promote and transfer employees from within whenever possible and practical. Employment decisions are made on the basis of the candidate's personal capabilities, qualifications, and ability to assist the University in fulfilling its mission without discrimination.E-VerifySt. Thomas University is an E-Verify® Employer. E-Verify is an Internet-based system that allows an employer, using information reported on an employee's Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to determine the eligibility of that employee to work in the United States. STU will utilize E-Verify® to verify employment eligibility for all newly hired employees.Job Type: Part-timeSchedule:Monday to FridayWeekends as neededEducation:Master's (Required)Experience:Higher education teaching: 1 year (Preferred)Work Location: In person