Visiting Instructor Criminal Justice and Criminology Position Available In Bulloch, Georgia
Tallo's Job Summary: The Visiting Instructor of Criminal Justice and Criminology at Georgia Southern University in Statesboro, Georgia will teach 15 credit hours per semester, hold regular office hours, and participate in departmental meetings and activities during the 2025-2026 academic year. This non-tenure track position offers a competitive salary based on qualifications and experience, with required qualifications including a J.D. or a Master’s/Doctoral degree in Criminal Justice and Criminology, and 18 graduate semester hours in the field by August 1, 2025. The role involves teaching courses such as Introduction to Criminal Justice, Policing, and Ethics, while engaging with student success initiatives and best practices in instruction and curriculum design. Successful teaching experience and familiarity with multiple instructional modalities are preferred qualifications. Salary will be commensurate with experience, and application materials include a letter addressing qualifications, a curriculum vitae, and professional references.
Job Description
Visiting Instructor Criminal Justice and Criminology Job
ID284559
Location
Statesboro, Georgia
Full/Part Time Regular/Temporary About Us Join Our Team at Georgia Southern! Georgia Southern is a dynamic university with three vibrant campuses in Hinesville, Savannah and Statesboro serving the communities in Southeast Georgia. As a Carnegie Doctoral/R2 institution, our world-class scholars instruct about 26,000 students in associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral level degree programs. Whether you are seeking the charm of a small town, the traditions of a historical/urban destination near the beach or supporting our military service members and their families, Georgia Southern offers its faculty and staff the best of all worlds! Beyond an ideal location, there is a place for you to work in an exciting environment abounding with opportunities for personal and professional growth. We are steeped in tradition and devoted to academic distinction in teaching, scholarship and service. In 2018 Forbes Magazine listed Georgia Southern, along with 10 other Georgia companies or institutions, as one of America’s Best Midsize Employers. Georgia Southern University is passionate about serving our region while preparing our students to be lifelong scholars, leaders, and responsible stewards of their communities and the world. To learn more about Georgia Southern’s Vision, Mission and Values please click here: https://president.georgiasouthern.edu/performance-excellence/mission-values/ Location With more than 26,000 students and 141 degree programs, Georgia Southern University is the largest comprehensive university south of Atlanta. Our hands-on, practical approach to learning, and faculty dedicated to teaching, ensure you are prepared for your career and life after graduation. Statesboro Campus
1332 Southern Drive
Statesboro, GA 30458 Department Information Within this setting, the Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology provides a comprehensive examination of justice, crime, and victimization. The program offers both an in-person and fully online Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Criminal Justice and Criminology that enrolls approximately 900 students across all campuses and a minor with 175 students. The department also houses an in-person and online Master of Science (MS) program in Criminal Justice and Criminology with concentrations in criminal justice/criminology and cybercrime. Further, we offer an Executive MS program in Criminal Justice for law enforcement professionals, which permits them to complete POST-certified coursework in flexible modules. Finally, the department offers an online Graduate Certificate in Cybercrime. Job Summary Reporting to the department chair, the Visiting Instructor of Criminal Justice and Criminology will teach 15 credit hours per semester, hold regular office hours, and participate in departmental meetings and activities during the 2025-2026 academic year. This is a Fall 2025 ¿ Spring 2026 appointment for the months of August 2025-May 2026. All visiting positions are non-tenure track appointments. The salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience. Required Qualifications Earned J.D. or a Master¿s or Doctoral degree in Criminal Justice and Criminology, or a closely related field, with at least 18 graduate semester hours in Criminal Justice and Criminology, by August 1, 2025 Ability to teach and/or experience teaching some combination of the following courses: Introduction to Criminal Justice, Introduction to Policing, Professional Development in Criminal Justice, Ethics in Criminal Justice, Legal Process Willingness to engage with institutional student success initiatives Commitment to engaging with best practice initiatives in instruction and pedagogy, mentoring, and curriculum design and development Preferred Qualifications Evidence of successful college/university level teaching experience Experience with the development and delivery of courses across multiple instructional modalities (face-to-face, online, etc.) Previous experience teaching one or more of the courses listed within Required Qualifications Proposed Salary Commensurate with experience.
This is an exempt position paid on a monthly basis. Required Documents to Attach A complete application consists of a letter addressing the qualifications cited above; a curriculum vitae; and the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses of at least two professional references. Other documentation may be requested. Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
ABILITIES
Consistently exhibit engaging customer service
Ability to support various constituencies served by the University
Proven proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office, Google, and/or applications as required for specific position
KNOWLEDGE
Adhere to University policies and procedures to meet Institutional goals and support University’s mission for student success SKILLS
Effective communication (verbal and written), organizational and human relations skills
