Teaching Specialist in Criminal Justice, Non-Tenure Track

Position: Teaching Specialist in Criminal Justice, Non-Tenure Track, Starting September 1, 2026
Stockton University is ranked among the top public universities in the Northeast with more than 160 undergraduate and graduate programs, as well as continuing education opportunities. The University, one hour from Philadelphia and two hours from New York City, offers unique living and learning environments throughout southern New Jersey, including the 1,600-acre Galloway campus in the Pinelands National Reserve and Stockton University Atlantic City, located in the University District, just steps from the beach and the iconic Atlantic City Boardwalk.

Additional locations include Hammonton and Manahawkin. As a public university, Stockton provides an environment for excellence to our student body through an interdisciplinary approach to liberal arts, sciences, and professional education. Founded in 1969, Stockton held its first classes in 1971. The University's commitment to a welcoming and vibrant community makes Stockton a great place to learn and work! Learn more about the many reasons to choose Stockton ckton.edu.

Faculty and Staff are committed to support Stockton University's strong student-centered vision and mission.

This is an in-person on campus, non-remote position. The University has implemented a program allowing employees to work from home one day a week. Participation is subject to Divisional Executive approval depending on operational need.

Teaching Specialist in Criminal Justice, Non-Tenure Track, Starting September 1, 2026

* Galloway, New Jersey

* School of Social & Behavioral Sciences

* Faculty Full-time

* Opening on:
Oct 15 2025

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Location:

Main Campus (Galloway)

Department:
School of Social & Behavioral Sciences

Salary Range: $62,919.92 - $72,362.35

Salary Information:
Salary commensurate with experience and is accompanied by an extremely competitive University benefits package

Work Hours:

Varies

Brief Job Overview/Summary

Stockton University is seeking to fill a non-tenure track-teaching specialist (NTTP) position in the area of Criminal Justice for September 2026. Successful applicants will demonstrate excellence in teaching in a liberal arts environment. The Criminal Justice program specifically seeks applicants to teach courses in the U.S. judicial system, criminal law, criminal procedure, legal studies research, and/or constitutional law, as well as core courses in Criminal Justice.

The position is renewable annually. Multi-year contracts are a possibility.

Descriptions of Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

* The primary teaching assignment of the candidate will be to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in the U.S. judicial system, criminal law, criminal procedure, legal studies research, and/or constitutional law. Applicants are expected to model teaching excellence by demonstrating the impact of pedagogical approaches. Teaching load is 16 hours each semester (4 courses at 4 credit hours).

* Applicants must be able to teach Courts, Law, Procedure (undergraduate level) and Constitutional Law for Criminal Justice (undergraduate level) and/or Judicial Process (graduate level). See Stockton's Course Catalog for descriptions of these courses.

* Applicants will be expected to develop graduate and undergraduate courses in the U.S. judicial system, criminal law, criminal procedure, legal studies research, and/or constitutional law. These courses may incorporate other areas of criminal justice practice and/or theory.

* Applicants must also be able to teach at least one other course of our current offerings in our core curriculum as needed (e.g., Introduction to Criminal Justice, Policing, Corrections, Victimology, Race and Criminal Justice, Special Populations in Criminal Justice, Research Methods, and/or Statistics). Applicants are also expected to contribute to the General Studies curriculum by teaching General Studies courses.

* Applicants must be able to contribute to student advising as required and negotiated under collective bargaining agreements.

* Applicants must also contribute to the Stockton community at the program and school/university through sustained and impactful service activities.

* Applicants must be able to support Stockton University's diversity commitment and strong student-centered vision and mission.

Required Qualifications:

* Master's degree or J.D. from an accredited college or university

* Demonstrated teaching experience in higher education settings

Preferred Qualifications:

* A J.D. or J.D./Ph.D. is strongly preferred

* Significant experience practicing criminal law is strongly preferred for appointment

* Significant practical experience in criminal justice, legal community advocacy, relevant volunteer or staff positions, and/or fields of legal practice is of benefit

* Demonstrated excellence in teaching in higher education settings and service to the criminal justice community

Screening Information:

Screening of applications begins immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

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