Criminal Justice Adjunct Instructor Pool AY

Title: Criminal Justice Adjunct Instructor Pool AY

Employee Classification: Adjunct Faculty

Campus: University of North Texas - Dallas

Division: DAL-Academic Aff & Stdnt Success

Department: DAL-Criminal Justice & Sociology-514100

Job Location: Dallas

Salary: $3,500.00 per course

Retirement Eligibility: Not Retirement Eligible

Department Summary

The University of North Texas at Dallas invites applications for its Criminal Justice Adjunct Instructor pool for the  academic year. At UNT Dallas, we embody the values of “Courageous Integrity”, “Be Curious”, “We Care”, “Better Together”, and “Show Your Fire”. We seek a passionate educator who is committed to empowering students, transforming lives, and strengthening communities. The successful candidate will contribute to UNT Dallas’s mission to foster learning, cultivate curiosity, and create an environment of respect and belonging for all students.

Position Overview

The successful candidate will be expected to develop curriculum and provide instruction in a range of classes in Criminal Justice and Justice and Social Policy. Other duties may include coordination with the department Program Coordinator, and other faculty as needed. Adjunct faculty plan courses and implement and evaluate teaching/learning objectives and student learning outcomes. Adjunct faculty undertake the divisional and professional responsibilities of a part-time faculty member, including office hours.

Minimum Qualifications

Master’s degree in Criminal Justice, or in an equivalent discipline, with at least 18 graduate hours in Criminal Justice and outstanding experience in teaching core-curriculum Criminal Justice courses.

Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

• Strong teaching skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and colleagues.

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD in Criminal Justice or JD with significant experience in higher education.
• Successful experience teaching adults in a post-secondary institution.
• Specialized work-related or teaching experience that directly relates to the course being taught.
• Experience in online course development and teaching.
• Excellent communication skills in multicultural settings.

Physical Requirements

• Communicating with others to exchange information.
• Lifting and moving objects up to 20 pounds.
• Moving self in various positions to perform tasks in tight and confined spaces.
• Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting or standing.
• Repetitive motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.

Environmental Hazards

• No adverse environmental conditions expected.

Work Schedule

As per Academic Schedule

Driving University Vehicle

No

Security Sensitive

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

EEO Statement

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit –and takes actions to prevent – discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking), and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices, and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities.

UNT System Administration promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment, and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. System Administration also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist, or participate in a related investigation or proceeding.