Adjunct Instructor - Criminal Justice (On-Ground)

Job Summary/Basic Function

In keeping with our mission and vision statement, Maryville actively seeks adjunct faculty members who are experts in their fields and have a passion for teaching. Adjunct faculty are an integral part of the University’s learning community and teach daytime courses on our main campus.

The College of Arts and Sciences is accepting applications for an academically/professionally qualified adjunct faculty member to teach Introduction to Criminal Justice IN-PERSON undergraduate courses at the below time.

T/TH 2:00 PM – 3:15 PM

8/28/2023 – 12/17/2023

Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities:

• Establish office hours to provide additional assistance with student questions/concerns.
• Teach assigned courses as specified in the schedule and course contract.
• Prepare essential learning objectives, lesson plans, and assignments. Develop course syllabus.
• Provide feedback and grade assignments in a timely and thorough manner (with 24-36 hrs.).
• Report early alerts for students who are not actively engaging in the course.
• Participate in welcome orientation to become familiar with the University’s mission, academic policies and procedures, expectations, and Canvas (Learning Management System).
• Additional duties as assigned.
• Clearly communicate course objectives and learning outcomes, teaching methodology, and assignments and deadlines.
• Encourage active learning through discussion topics, class assignments, group projects, etc.
• Employ a variety of teaching styles in order to effectively deliver course content demonstrating both academic and real-world applications of concepts covered.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Criminal Justice or related field from a regionally accredited institution; teaching experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctorate with at least 15 graduate hours in Criminal Justice from a regionally accredited institution.
• Teaching experience and relevant experience in the field.

Physical Demands

Open Until Filled

Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

The Department is using this position announcement to build a qualified pool of instructors to fill teaching needs as they arise.

An offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background screening.
Applicants requiring University sponsorship to obtain employment authorization will not be considered for this position.

Maryville University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity and prohibiting discrimination on the basis of age, disability, gender, genetic information, marital status, national origin, race/color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. This extends to all aspects of the employment relationship, including recruiting, hiring, training, on-the-job treatment, promotion, layoff, and termination.