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.
Salve Regina University, ranked as one of the most transformative colleges in the United States by Money Magazine, is a comprehensive Catholic University located in the scenic coastal community of Newport, Rhode Island. The University's commitment to academic success and personal discovery extends beyond its historic campus into a dynamic world where the application of higher thinking and skill are most valued. Salve Regina offers bachelor's and master's degree programs, graduate certificates, and doctoral programs in humanities, international relations and nursing. Enrollment includes more than 2,600 undergraduate and graduate students from across the U.S. and around the world.
Job Description:
CONTRACT TYPE
Semester based. The Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology at Salve Regina University invites applications for a part-time adjunct position to teach online graduate level cybersecurity courses in Salve's master's degree program in Criminal Justice and Cybersecurity. This position listing is specifically for two courses planned annually beginning in Fall 2026: CJC 530 Cyberthreat Analysis and CJC 531 Cyberthreat Management. Our graduate courses are delivered in seven-week sessions using Canvas, and are fully online. Each course includes one to four live Zoom sessions, typically scheduled by the instructor on weekday evenings.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Adjunct faculty are expected to: Prepare and instruct classes assigned by the graduate program director Ensure class content is up to date and relevant, including new techniques and resources applicable to the course subject matter Use Canvas as the online classroom for interacting with students Read, comment on, grade and return student assignments, projects, reports, etc. in a timely manner Hold class meetings online (Zoom) one to four times per course Complete an online course syllabus at the start of each semester Use the Salve learning management system (Canvas) to disseminate course material and grades to students Be available on a regular basis to meet with students (office hours) Respond to students in a timely manner Use Salve email to send and receive official email correspondence Work collaboratively with other instructors and the graduate program director
Requirements:
Required :
Minimum requirement is a master's degree in cybersecurity, criminal justice, or a related discipline, along with professional and/or teaching experience. Candidates should have an ability to communicate effectively, to use technology and learning management systems (e.g., Canvas and Zoom) effectively in teaching and learning, and to work collaboratively with other members of the department.
Preferred :
Ph.D. is preferred.
Additional Information:
Salve Regina University strives to provide equal opportunity in employment and education to all employees, students and applicants. No employee, student or applicant shall be discriminated against or harassed on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, age, marital or parental status, military or veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal or state law, in the administration of Salve Regina's employment policies, education policies, admission policies, scholarship and loan programs, athletic and other University administered programs. In accordance with Title IX, it does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any of its educational programs or activities. Salve Regina is also committed to making its programs and campus accessible to its visitors and compliant with all applicable non-discrimination laws.
Application Instructions:
Applicants must apply online for any open staff and faculty positions by providing a cover-letter and resume. Pre-employment background checks and reference checks are required of successful candidates. Salve Regina University participates in E-verify. Please provide three professional references (1 current/former supervisor, 2 colleagues). If you are selected as one of our finalists applicants for the position, we will request the referee's you listed in your application to complete a reference screening form. By adding your referee's contact information below, you consent to allow Salve Regina University to contact your referee's for written references.
