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Adjunct Faculty, Criminal Justice
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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.
$81,247 / year median in Maryland
+10% projected growth
Job Description
P Position Title Adjunct Faculty, Criminal Justice Department School of Humanities & Social Sciences:
Criminal Justice Position Summary Adjunct faculty at Stevenson University will engage in teaching activities in accordance with the University's faculty workload policies. Teaching responsibilities will include teaching courses in theSchool of Humanities & Social Sciences:
Criminal Justice Department. Education/Experience Master's degree in criminal justice or a closely related field from an accredited institution and three years of Criminal Justice experience in a practical setting, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Doctorate degree preferred. Knowledge/Skills/Ability- 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 and 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.
- 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.
Physical Requirements Light work:
Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Sitting, standing, walking, talking, hearing, keyboarding, and repetitive motions. Close visual acuity. Position requires sitting and standing for extended periods of time and the ability to speak clearly and effectively for an extended period of time. Essential Functions- 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.
- Teaching responsibilities include time spent in the classroom, laboratory, or hybrid or online courses and in immediate preparation for them; maintaining competence in subjects being taught; preparing teaching materials; conferring with students on course materials; directing individual and group studies; reviewing written examinations and papers; evaluating presentations and projects; providing academic accommodations for students with documented disabilities.
- Other responsibilities include writing syllabi; reading and responding to emails promptly; grading course work within a time frame that enables the student to incorporate feedback on their next assignment; timely submission of mid-term and final grades, attendance verification, academic alerts, and other reports as requested; and alerting appropriate university personnel to student problems on a timely basis.
- Respond to student feedback for each course and complete training or professional development as required by the University.
- Collegiality, as well as professional and ethical conduct, enhances teaching, learning and the general reputation of all persons in the academy.
- Every faculty member is guaranteed academic freedom in accordance with the statement on academic freedom and responsibilities of faculty members, as set forth in the Stevenson University Policies.
- Teaching assignments may require teaching day, evening, online or hybrid classes.
- Meeting classes for the full class time during the scheduled dates and times is expected.
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- Are you available to teach in-person classes at Stevenson University? Yes No
- Do you have a Master's degree in criminal justice or criminology? Yes No
- Do you have a Ph.D or Doctorate degree in criminal justice or a related field? Yes No
- I understand that this posting is to create an applicant pool for this position and there is no guarantee that there is an open position at this time.