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Lecturer-Pool Faculty - Competency-Based Education Instruction in Criminal Justice (up to 4 positions to be filled)

Pay: Not specified

Posted: 07/01/2026

Location: Huntsville, TX (Onsite)

Last Updated: 2 weeks ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/22/2026

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What they do

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.

$78,597 / year median in Texas

+7% projected growth

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Job Description

Requisition:

202600079

F Hiring Salary/Recruiting Range:

Commensurate with education and experience.

Department:

College of Criminal Justice General Requirements:

Experience with competency-based education or outcomes-based assessment Experience working with adult learners Experience with supervising, training, or mentoring professionals

Nature & Purpose of Position/Usual Duties:

Support the delivery of courses in a competency-based education ( CBE ) format for the Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences ( BAAS ) in Criminal Justice. CBE courses are fully online and designated to allow students to progress by demonstrating mastery of clearly defined competencies. Faculty serve as instructors of record and are responsible for evaluating student work, providing timely feedback, and supporting student progression. Faculty are appointed to a 12-month contract to support continuous course delivery across multiple entry points. Students enroll continuously, and faculty support up to 200 students across assigned courses simultaneously. Given the applied nature of the BAAS in Criminal Justice, this role is designed for individuals with significant professional experience who can connect academic competencies to real-world practice. This aligns with program's workforce design and strong practitioner engagement. Educational Requirements for the Position (Faculty Positions Only): Master's degree in criminal justice, criminology, or closely related field Experience Required for the Position (Faculty Positions Only): Minimum of five years of professional experience in criminal justice or related field Strong written communication and feedback skills. Experience with online learning environments (e.g. Blackboard)