Adjunct, Criminal Justice & Criminology

Salve Regina University; Newport (RI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 56,000; Part time

Job summary

Salve Regina University in Newport, Rhode Island invites applications for a semester-based teaching appointment in Criminal Justice. The course covers research methods and social science inquiry, emphasizing quantitative techniques and critical analysis of crime trends and program effectiveness. You will teach undergraduate-level classes, engage students, and advise when needed.

Required: a Ph.D. in Criminal Justice or related field, demonstrated training in quantitative research methods, and

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Criminal Justice or related field required.
• Demonstrated training and expertise in quantitative research methods.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively convey quantitative research concepts.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate-level research methods courses.
• Teach assigned classes in keeping with approved syllabi, outlines, and instructional materials.
• Provide advice and guidance to students when there is a need.
• Encourage engaged scholars and integrate technology into curriculum.

Skills

Quantitative research methods

Verbal and written communication

Student mentorship

Education

Ph.D. in Criminal Justice or related field

Job description

About Salve Regina University:

About Salve Regina University: Salve Regina University, ranked as one of the most transformativecolleges in the United States by Money Magazine, is a comprehensiveCatholic University located in the scenic coastal community ofNewport, Rhode Island. The University's commitment to academicsuccess and personal discovery extends beyond its historic campusinto a dynamic world where the application of higher thinking andskill are most valued. Salve Regina offers bachelor's and master'sdegree programs, graduate certificates, and doctoral programs inhumanities, international relations and nursing. Enrollmentincludes more than 2,600 undergraduate and graduate students fromacross the U.S. and around the world.

Job Description:

CONTRACT TYPE: Semester based.

• Teach undergraduate-level research methods courses.
• Qualified applicants must be committed to student learning,integrating technology into curriculum, and encouraging engagedscholars.
• Teach assigned classes in keeping with approved syllabi,outlines, and instructional materials.
• Provide advice and guidance to students when there is aneed.

Course introduces the basic concepts involved in conductingresearch in the areas of criminal justice and criminology. Throughlectures, readings, discussions, and presentations students explorethe why, what, and how of social scientific methods that arenecessary for the systematic analysis of crime trends, offenderbehavior, program effectiveness, and public attitudes about crimeand justice. Course allows students to become both the producersand critical consumers of criminal justice research.

Requirements:

• A Ph.D. in Criminal Justice or related field is required.
• Demonstrated training and expertise in quantitative researchmethods, as evidenced by graduate coursework, publications,presentations or teaching.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills toeffectively convey quantitative research methods concepts.
• Experience working in the field of social science research witha strong understanding and working knowledge of industry standardsand best practices.

Additional Information:

Salve Regina University strives to provide equal opportunity inemployment and education to all employees, students and applicants.No employee, student or applicant shall be discriminated against orharassed on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin,sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion,disability, age, marital or parental status, military or veteranstatus, genetic information or any other basis protected byapplicable federal or state law, in the administration of SalveRegina's employment policies, education policies, admissionpolicies, scholarship and loan programs, athletic and otherUniversity administered programs. In accordance with Title IX, itdoes not discriminate on the basis of sex in any of its educationalprograms or activities. Salve Regina is also committed to makingits programs and campus accessible to its visitors and compliantwith all applicable non-discrimination laws.