Adjunct Faculty, Criminal Justice

Commitment to Mission

This position requires a commitment to uphold the Mission of Lone Star College (LSC) through positive interpersonal behaviors, professional communication, integrity, leadership, stewardship, respect, and accountability to students and employees.

As an adjunct criminal justice faculty member, you will plan, develop, and teach courses to facilitate student learning, contribute to the educational environment, and support the college’s mission. You must adhere to institutional guidelines and academic standards while maximizing student engagement.

• Teach criminal justice courses at multiple times and locations.
• Create engaging lessons that promote student involvement and application of the material.
• Submit required college reports and forms in a timely manner.
• Utilize a course syllabus following established institutional guidelines.
• Meet with and advise students before or after class or by appointment, electronic communication, or other appropriate methods.
• Evaluate students to measure progress toward course objectives and communicate results promptly.
• Maintain professional relationships with students, colleagues, and the community.
• Attend meetings, trainings, and orientations as required.
• Perform other reasonable, related duties as assigned.

• Mastery of course content.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with a collaborative, team‑based approach.
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to appreciate alternative viewpoints and work effectively with diverse people.
• Interest in interdisciplinary teaching, service learning, educational technology, and adult learning methodologies.
• Commitment to academic excellence, exemplary service, and a dynamic climate for lifelong learning.
• Ability to develop and implement instructional approaches such as civic engagement, learning communities, and technology integration.
• Effective strategies for engaging students in their learning.

• The work is predominantly sedentary; occasional walking, standing, bending, and light carrying may be required. No special physical demands are needed.

• Use of PC workstation, calculator, phone, and standard office equipment.
• Interaction with internal and external contacts as needed.
• Work in climate‑controlled classroom or lab environments with minimal safety hazards.
• Hours vary by class schedule; faculty must be available for meetings and student requests outside of instructional time.

• Master's degree in criminal justice, criminology, justice studies, or a master's degree with 18 graduate hours in criminal justice.

$55.44 per contact hour.

Lone Star College is an EEO Employer. All positions are subject to a criminal background check.