Adjunct Faculty - Criminal Justice Job at University of St Thomas, Saint Paul, MN

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  • University of St Thomas
  • Saint Paul, MN

Job Description

OVERVIEW :

The University of St. Thomas Criminal Justice Program within the Department of Justice & Society Studies invites applications for adjunct faculty members to teach one or more Criminal Justice courses. Adjunct appointments are without tenure and are not tenure-track appointments.

This posting is for a pooled, adjunct faculty position for continuous recruitment. Review of candidates is typically done on an annual basis during the month of January.

The salary range for the College of Arts and Sciences Adjunct positions ranges from $5,876 to $6,585 (per 4 credit undergraduate course, 3 credit graduate course). Rate of pay is determined by academic credential and years of teaching experience.

We welcome candidates who could teach one or more of the following courses: Introduction to Criminal Justice, Crime & Delinquency, Police Operations, Criminal Law & Procedure, and Critical Issues in Corrections.

Teaching load generally includes one course per semester, with a preference for in-person instruction, depending upon department needs and enrollments. Most classes are held during daytime hours with courses occasionally offered in the evening.

We seek candidates interested in facilitating meaningful experiences between students and faculty that empower undergraduate students to find success and to solve challenging problems in service of the common good.

Adjunct Faculty Teaching Responsibilities to Include:

  • Deliver instruction using student-engaged pedagogical approaches
  • Provide timely feedback to students re: their grades and progress in course 

     

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

  • Commitment to high quality instruction in a student-centered environment
  • Ability to cultivate an inclusive learning environment that support students with various learning styles and diverse backgrounds

     

Find more information about the Criminal Justice Program and the Department of Justice & Society Studies on the respective websites.

The University of St. Thomas embraces belonging and equal opportunity for all. Our convictions of dignity, diversity and personal attention call us to embody and champion an inclusive environment. The University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer (EEO). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, status as a protected veteran, or other protected characteristic. This commitment to inclusion and equal opportunity is consistent with our mission: Inspired by Catholic intellectual tradition, the University of St. Thomas educates students to be morally responsible leaders who think critically, act wisely, and work skillfully to advance the common good. A successful candidate will possess a commitment to the ideals of this mission.

QUALIFICATIONS :

Qualifications

The required minimum qualifications for Criminal Justice courses include a master’s degree in Criminal Justice or a discipline related to the teaching specialty, or a J.D. with experience in criminal law.

HOW TO APPLY

To be considered for this opportunity, all interested applicants must apply online at The application includes:

  1. Cover letter
  2. A detailed curriculum vitae or resume
  3. A statement detailing any previous teaching experience, including courses and/or topics the candidate is interested in teaching
  4. Contact information for three professional references

No references will be contacted without first getting the permission of the candidate. 

Official job posting is available at  .

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