Adjunct Faculty - Criminal JusticeEast Texas A&M UniversityJob DescriptionAdjunct Faculty refers to an educator hired to teach on a course by course basis throughout an academic year.Duties & ResponsibilitiesTeach up to seven semester credit hours (up to two (2) courses) within the required discipline of Criminal Justice. Instruction may be delivered on-campus, off-campus, or online and may be during the day and/or evening as dictated by student demand and departmental needs.Develop and manage the class syllabus and ensure that the syllabus meets department and college standards.Plan and create lectures, in-class discussions, and assignments.Assess grades for students based on participation, performance in class, assignments, and examinations.Assist/mentor students as needed.Other duties as assigned.Minimum RequirementsEducation: Master's degree with at least 18 graduate hours in the field is required to teach undergraduate courses OR a terminal degree in the field of study or closely related is required to teach graduate courses. Degree in Criminal Justice is required.Experience: Demonstrated expertise in the subject area.Knowledge / Skills: Demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills.Ability to: Multi-task and work cooperatively with others.Preferred Education / Skills/ ExperienceCandidates who hold current relevant professional credentials.College or University teaching experience.Evidence of teaching excellence.Prior relevant industry experience.Online or hybrid teaching experience.All positions are security-sensitive.
Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution's verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution's procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.