Adjunct Faculty, Forensic Studies

Adjunct Faculty, Forensic Studies

Posting Number: P

This position involves teaching Master’s degree courses in the Forensics Studies program at Stevenson University Online. Courses are taught in an online or hybrid format. Student advising related to the course being taught is also part of the role.

• Teaching responsibilities include time spent in the classroom, laboratory, or online in telecommunications courses and in immediate preparation for them; maintaining and improving competence in subjects being taught; preparing teaching materials; conferring with students on course materials; directing individual and group studies and practical; reviewing written or online examinations and papers; evaluating presentations; and supervising independent study projects.
• Teaching online and hybrid courses using the Blackboard Course Management System.
• Participating in professional peer review as an essential feature of effective teaching.
• University service on the Faculty Council, school and departmental committees.
• Professional service using academic and professional expertise to serve the profession, community, and the University.
• Engage in instructional activity totaling no more than 1,000 contact hours per academic year.

• Law degree plus ten years of experience in fraud prosecution.

• Excellent communication skills in writing and speaking.
• Commitment to excellence in teaching, service, and technology application in the classroom.
• Knowledge of rules of evidence.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Experience prosecuting fraud cases and working with auditors, investigators, and other forensic professionals.
• Strong technology and organizational skills and experience working with Blackboard or a similar platform.
• Year‑round availability with ability to work evenings and weekends as needed.

Light work:
Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Sitting, standing, walking, talking, hearing, keyboarding, and repetitive motions. Requires close visual acuity and ability to speak clearly and effectively for extended periods.

• Prepare courses in accordance with published faculty workload guidelines and departmental requirements.
• Prepare and distribute course syllabi according to university and departmental requirements.
• Grade all assignments, quizzes, projects, and exams as described in the course syllabi.
• Meet with students (in person or virtual) related to instructional activity.
• Evaluate, update, and revise courses regularly.
• Participate in the assessment activities of the Department, Division, and University as directed.
• Administrative responsibilities include writing syllabi, grading coursework, and submitting final grades.
• Attend professional development workshops up to three times per year, usually on Saturday mornings or evenings.
• Student advising includes time spent meeting or online with students regarding academic, curricular, and career matters.
• Maintain collegiality and professional and ethical conduct in interactions with faculty, students, administrators, and the public.
• Guarantee academic freedom in accordance with university policies.

Associate Dean, Forensics Programs