A Criminal Justice Professor teaches foundational criminal justice ideas, truths, and methods to students through a combination of classroom instruction, field experience, and assignments at colleges, trade schools or other institutes. May assist or lead in the creation of the criminal justice curriculum to be taught. In addition to instruction, they may assist or lead in research initiatives relating to their field.
College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences Position Description:
The Criminology program within the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences at DePaul University invites expressions of interest in part-time faculty teaching opportunities. Part-time teaching opportunities are available throughout the academic year. This position is ideal for practitioners, researchers, and experienced educators seeking to contribute to the academic development of undergraduate students in criminology and criminal justice. Courses are not guaranteed as academic course schedules fluctuate from quarter to quarter; however, the program does its best to give ample notice about available courses and potential course cancellations. Part-time faculty typically teach one to two classes an academic year. Applicants with expertise that matches course scheduling needs will be contacted for an interview.
Qualifications:
MA/MS in Criminology, Criminal Justice, or closely related fields and/or JD for specific courses. Preference will be given to applicants with a PhD in Criminology, Criminal Justice, or closely related field.
Application Instructions:
This posting applies to all courses in Criminology, but particularly elective courses offered by the Department. Please visit the following URL for information about the program and course offerings: https://las.depaul.edu/academics/criminology/Pages/default.aspx Required Applicant Documents C.V.
Cover Letter Teaching Statement Considerations:
Exceptions to standard rates may apply to courses with unique credit hours, supervision, labs, clinical/practicum courses, coaching, administrative tasks, and courses that are either over-enrolled or under-enrolled.
General Compensation/Benefits Statement:
DePaul University has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the qualifications, education, experience, and training of the selected candidate, the scope and responsibilities of the position, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information. DePaul University offers a variety of benefit options for qualified part-time employees. Further information regarding benefits can be found here: https://offices.depaul.edu/human-resources/benefits/part-time/Pages/default.aspx
About DePaul University's Academic Calendar:
Except for the College of Law, DePaul University operates on a quarter system. Classes in Autumn, Winter, and Spring quarters are 11 weeks in length (including finals week) and Summer courses, in two sessions, are typically 5 weeks in length. The College of Law operates on the semester system. Classes in the Fall and Spring semesters are 16 weeks in length (including finals week) and it offers a Summer Session of 7 weeks (including final exams).
Close Date:
Jun 30, 2027
Salary Information:
The anticipated hiring rate of this position is between $4,500 and $5,600 per course, commensurate with qualifications and experience. Applicant Documents C.V.(1) Cover Letter(1) Teaching Statement(1)
