Adjunct - Criminal Justice

Adjunct Faculty

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is a metropolitan research university that provides an accessible, quality education through flexible learning and unparalleled internship opportunities. At UA Little Rock, we prepare our more than 8,900 students to be innovators and responsible leaders in their fields. Committed to its metropolitan research university mission, UA Little Rock is a driving force in Little Rock's thriving cultural community and a major component of the city and state's growing profile as a regional leader in research, technology transfer, economic development, and job creation.

Criminal Justice Department

Teach courses for the School of Criminal Justice. This position is governed by state and federal laws, and agency/institution policy.

Required Education and/or

Experience:

• Must have a Master's degree in Criminal Justice, Criminology, or a related field OR a Master's Degree and substantial work experience in criminal justice.

Preferred Education and/or

Experience:

• Professional experience in the CJ field;
• A PhD in Criminal Justice or Criminology.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Teach criminal justice courses. Classes may take place in the mornings, afternoon, at night, or online.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Committed to remaining current in the area of expertise and instruction;
• Demonstrated communication oral and written communication abilities;
• Ability to mentor;
• Committed to student success.

Additional Information:

Salary Information:
Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply:
Cover Letter/Letter of Application, Curriculum Vitae, Unofficial/Official Transcript(s)

Optional Documents:

Recruitment Contact Information:
Michael Cavanaugh, Director, School of Criminal Justice and Criminology, mcavanaugh

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

No Background Check Required

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing.

A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual preference, or pregnancy. Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases.

Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

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