UAA Criminology & Criminal Justice Temporary Faculty

The UAA Justice Center is holding an open recruitment for Criminology and Criminal Justice adjunct instructors who are interested in expanding their professional practice to include part‑time teaching in undergraduate programs.

The program, located within the Justice Center, is dedicated to providing strong and innovative instruction that prepares students for engaged citizenship by providing them specialized knowledge and skills required for the evaluation, administration, and improvement of police, court, and correctional policies and organizations. Instruction will occur through distance delivery, face‑to‑face on campus methods, or through hybrid approaches combining these methods.

Acceptance into the hiring pool does not constitute a hiring agreement, nor does having worked one semester guarantee that a position will be available in subsequent semesters. Hiring decisions for temporary faculty are made on a semester‑by‑semester basis, according to the needs of that semester’s schedule and any needs that arise during the course of a given semester. We seek to identify talented adjunct faculty, invest in them, provide training and mentoring prior to and during instruction, and establish long‑term working relationships to enhance the quality of faculty for the benefit of our students and programs.

Candidates will be evaluated on past teaching experiences, expertise and experience relevant to effective teaching in the area of need, and potential for providing high‑quality instruction to undergraduate students.

• Lower‑division courses:
  Master’s degree in criminal justice, criminology or a related discipline, or equivalent specialized training and/or educational certifications, and two to three years of related experience.
• Upper‑division courses:
  Ph.D. in criminal justice, criminology, or a related discipline, or equivalent specialized training and/or educational certifications, and two to three years of related experience.
• Exceptions to these requirements may be made on a case‑by‑case basis, subject to approval by the Criminology and Criminal Justice faculty and the Assistant Dean of the School of Justice and Human Services.

The University of Alaska requires employees to work on‑site based on operational and business needs. Hybrid and remote work arrangements may be considered only for positions specifically designated and advertised as eligible for hybrid or remote work. Any approved arrangement will be based on the position’s duties, operational needs, and the employee’s ability to effectively perform the work remotely.

New hires will be placed on the UNAD Adjunct salary table.

This is a pooled position, and applications are reviewed as needed. Submission of an application does not guarantee review or a job offer.

This is an at‑will, union‑represented adjunct position, and may be canceled based upon the needs of the university.

This position is represented by United Academic – Adjuncts, AAUP‑AFT/AFL‑CIO.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Sharon Chamard, Criminology and Criminal Justice Chair, at sechamard.

* To be eligible for this position, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction. Applicants who now or may in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States are not eligible.

The University of Alaska is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact the ADA team at ua‑ada.

The University of Alaska is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access Employer and Educational Institution. The University is committed to a policy of non‑discrimination against individuals on the basis of any legally protected status.

The successful applicant is required to complete a background check. Any offer of employment is contingent on the background check.

Your application for employment with the University of Alaska is subject to public disclosure under the Alaska Public Records Act.

All employees at the University of Alaska are expected to uphold the highest standards of ethics and professionalism when conducting or engaged in university business.