Adjunct - Criminal Justice

Marymount University; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 2,400 - 7,200; Part time

Job summary

Marymount University, located in Arlington, Virginia, seeks qualified applicants to teach Criminal Justice courses as part of a pool for need-based adjunct openings. The role entails teaching classes as assigned and maintaining office hours to advise students on coursework.

Compensation ranges per semester, with adjunct remuneration and participation in the 403b plan possible; background checks and standard employment verifications apply. Employment is on a part-time, exempt basis.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree or JD is required.
• 2-3 years of teaching experience and/or professional experience in related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Teaching classes as assigned.
• Office hours - Faculty need to be available for at least one additional hour per week for each course taught, to advise students concerning their coursework.

Skills

Teaching

Student advising

Course planning

Education

Master’s Degree or JD

Job description

At Marymount University, we believe meaningful work happens when talented people come together with shared purpose. We serve not only our students—but one another—creating a culture where teamwork, adaptability, and resilience are part of everyday practice,

Located in Arlington, Virginia, just minutes from Washington, D.C., Marymount offers a dynamic and forward-looking environment where innovation is encouraged and flexibility is valued. We understand that higher education is evolving, and we embrace change with creativity, responsiveness, and a solutions-oriented mindset.

Our faculty and staff thrive in a community that prioritizes communication, cross-functional collaboration, and service-driven leadership. Whether working directly with students or supporting them behind the scenes, every role contributes to a shared mission: helping students grow, succeed, and lead with purpose and confidence.

JOB SUMMARY

Marymount University seeks to create a pool of qualified persons to teach Criminal Justice courses. Qualified applicants will be contacted as a teaching need arises.

Direct Supervisor

Director of Behavioral and Social Sciences

Status

Part-Time, Exempt

Division

Academic Affairs

T** arget Weekly Hours** 10

Location

2807 N Glebe Road (Main Campus)

Benefits Eligibility

No

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Teaching classes as assigned

• Office hours - Faculty need to be available for at least one additional hour per week for each course taught, to advise students concerning their coursework.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education

• Master’s Degree or JD is required.

Experience

• 2-3 years of teaching experience and/or professional experience in related discipline.

Compensation/Benefits

Adjuncts receiveremunerationon a semesterbasis, andmay range from$1,200 - $3,600 persemester, depending on courses taught.

They may make their own contribution to a 403b retirement plan.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check and employment verification, and other role related requirements such as motor vehicle and/or drug screening.

Marymount University is an equal opportunity employer. Marymount University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status or any other protected bases under applicable federal and local laws and regulations in any of its programs or its activities, including employment and admission. Marymount University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status or any other protected bases under applicable federal and local laws and regulations in any of its programs or its activities, including employment and admission. The university also expressly prohibits any form of sex discrimination and sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, dating and domestic violence, rape, sexual assault, sexual exploitation and stalking in any of its programs or activities, including employment and admission. For more information, please visit: https://marymount.edu/student-life/health-wellness/title-ix-2/

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