Contracted Faculty of Practice; Adjunct): Criminal Justice- Onsite Concordia Academy PSEO

Criminal Justice Instructor Position

Concordia Academy in Roseville, MN, is seeking experienced candidates to teach one PSEO section of CJU 242 Foundations of the Criminal Justice System to high school students during the Spring 2027 semester. Instructors are expected to demonstrate subject expertise while fostering an environment of active intellectual and creative engagement with students. The PSEO curriculum is provided by the Department of Science at Concordia University, Saint Paul.

Course

Description:

CJU 242 Foundations of the Criminal Justice System
- This course provides an introduction to the criminal justice system and criminology. Emphasis is placed on understanding the adjudication, corrections, and law enforcement systems. Students will explore crime, theories, terminology, functions, and relevant topics.

Class Dates/Times:
Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:45 PM to 3:00 PM (1/11/2027- 5/5/2027)

Pre-Written Course:
Yes

Modality:
Face-to-Face at Concordia Academy High School (2400 Dale St N, Roseville, MN 55113)

# of Credits: 3 credits

Total Compensation: $3,750 total

Program/College:
Undergraduate Criminal Justice, PSEO, School of Continuing Studies

Course Instruction Responsibilities:

• Facilitate quality student learning through teaching assigned courses.
• Increase student course engagement by providing a positive and regular presence within the course (at least four days per week for online courses) by engaging students through course activities and ongoing availability to provide student support.
• Provide substantive and timely feedback on course assessments, following academic unit and university guidelines, within the Learning Management System, typically within five business days of the assessments' due dates.
• Respond to student inquiries typically within 24 hours during business days unless otherwise specified at the college level (48 hours on weekends, with closer monitoring if assignments are due during the weekend or on Monday).
• Work collaboratively in a supportive academic environment, partnering with academic advising, career development, and the academic team to ensure each student has the resources they need to succeed.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
• Follow the university and academic unit's policies and procedures.

Qualifications:

• Education Required:
  
  Options: (1) Master's degree in a criminal justice field; or (2) A Master's degree and demonstrated teaching, work, or research experience in a criminal justice field.
• Education Preferred: A terminal degree in the criminal justice field is preferred.
• Experience Preferred:
  Face-to-face teaching experience is strongly preferred. Demonstrated teaching, work, or research experience in the criminal justice field is also preferred.
• Additional Certifications/Licensures:
  No

Concordia University, Saint Paul, empowers you to discover and engage your purpose for life, career and service, in a dynamic, multicultural, urban environment, where Christ is honored, all are welcome, and Lutheran convictions inform intellectual inquiry and academic pursuits.