Justice Studies: Community-Based Strategic Planning – Adjunct Faculty – Traditional Campus (Fal

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• Tuition benefits specifically for the adjunct employee
• 401(k)
• Employee Perks and Discounts
• Gym and Fitness Center
• Canyon Health & Wellness Center

GCU Traditional Campus - Phoenix, AZ:
Instruction for our Fall Semester begins on September 8, 2026, and ends on December 20, 2026 – Final Course Grades are due on December 27, 2026 Course:
Community-Based Strategic Planning This course examines performance management policies, practices, and systems related to community policing needs. The course covers how to enhance and redesign existing performance management practices across the community through collaborative engagement and management of resources. It covers how to use data to create a strategic plan to address justice-related problems.

• Facilitate classroom lecture and discussions
• Engage students in learning course objectives and topics
• Assess student performance and mentor success in the classroom
• Provide a positive example to students by supporting the University's Doctrinal Statement, Ethical Position Statement, and Mission of Grand Canyon University.

• Preferred:
  PhD in Justice Studies OR Criminal Justice OR Legal Studies
• Minimum:
  Master's in the above areas AND Statistics coursework
• Exceptions may be granted to individuals with a Master's in any field AND 18-graduate credits in Justice Studies
• Substantial work/teaching experience

Before submitting your application, please attach the following to review:
Your unofficial transcript reflecting degree earned with 18 graduate credit hours in the areas listed above

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