Adjunct Assistant Professor — Criminal Justice & Homeland Security

St.-John; New York (NY); On-site; USD 2,484,000 - 2,768,000; Part time

Job summary

St. John’s University in New York invites applications for adjunct positions to teach a variety of courses for Spring 2026 in Criminal Justice and Homeland Security programs. Courses run face-to-face for 85-minute sessions, meeting twice weekly on the Queens campus.

Rank and salary depend on education, experience, and teaching quality. Positions include undergraduate and graduate levels, with online teaching for graduate courses possible, and a commitment to inclusive excellence.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate teaching requires a master's degree and at least five years of field experience.
• Graduate programs require a terminal degree, five years of field experience, and online teaching experience.
• Pay scales align with adjunct ranks: Instructor, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor based on education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and distribute to students a course outline in accordance with the course syllabus.
• Develop instructional materials (lectures, readings, assignments, exams, projects, etc.) that will achieve the learning outcomes as stated in the course syllabus.
• Evaluate student performance throughout the semester and provide periodic and constructive feedback to students.
• Evaluate student performance and post grades for each student as directed by the Provost’s Office and offer availability to discuss grades with students in person, by email or phone.
• Promptly respond to requests for information before, during, and after the course as required by the Division Chair and the CCPS Dean’s Office.

Job description

St. John’s University in New York invites applications for adjunct positions to teach a variety of courses for Spring 2026 in Criminal Justice and Homeland Security programs. Courses run face-to-face for 85-minute sessions, meeting twice weekly on the Queens campus.

Rank and salary depend on education, experience, and teaching quality. Positions include undergraduate and graduate levels, with online teaching for graduate courses possible, and a commitment to inclusive excellence.