On-Campus Adjunct Instructor - Justice Studies

Southern New Hampshire University is a team of innovators. World changers. Individuals who believe in progress with purpose. Since 1932, our people-centered strategy has defined us — and helped us grow a team that now serves over 180,000 learners worldwide.

Our mission to transform lives is made possible by talented people who bring diverse industry experience, backgrounds and skills to the university. And today, we're ready to expand our reach. All we need is you.

This position is based in the following office location: Manchester, NH

The opportunity

The School of Arts, Sciences, and Education (SASE) at Southern New Hampshire University is looking for Adjunct Instructors to teach on-site, beginning Fall 2026 on the Manchester, NH campus. We will offer courses during the day on weekdays. You will report to the Associate Dean for SASE.

• JUS
  101 - Introduction to Criminal Justice
  • Monday/Thursday - 2:00pm-3:15pm
• JUS 111 Introduction to Criminalistics
  • Monday/Wednesday - 9:30am-10:45am

• Teach courses as scheduled
• Participate in course content development
• Access student work and provide prompt feedback
• Use Brightspace (the Learning Management System) to support the course

• Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, justice studies, pre-law, sociology. Masters degree, JD or PhD preferred
• Industry experience in law enforcement
• Prior teaching experience at the collegiate level preferred

We believe real innovation comes from inclusion - where different experiences, perspectives and talents are celebrated. So if you're wondering whether SNHU is right for you, take the leap and apply. You might be just the person we're looking for.

The standard compensation for courses is $2,800 - $3,400 per 16-week undergraduate or graduate course. Actual pay is determined at the time of course assignment based on discipline.