Adjunct, Criminology and Justice Studies

Drexel University; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Drexel University in Philadelphia invites applications for an experienced Adjunct Instructor to co-develop and facilitate a community-engaged course bridging Drexel students with justice-impacted community members. The position emphasizes Inside-Out/Side-by-Side pedagogy and practical reentry solutions to shape the next generation of justice professionals.

You will collaborate with community organizations, design activities centering voices, support learning outcomes related to empathy and

Qualifications

• Master's degree and 3 years of direct experience working with justice-involved individuals (incarcerated, reentry, court-involved, or previously incarcerated).
• Expertise in the reentry system including employment, housing, behavioral health, and social service pathways.
• Experience teaching in a higher education setting.
• Commitment to community-engaged, participatory, or social justice pedagogy.
• Ability to facilitate inclusive learning environments that center marginalized and justice-impacted communities.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with ability to build trust across diverse constituencies.
• Commitment to trauma-informed and culturally responsive teaching practices.

Responsibilities

• Co-develop and teach a community-engaged course connecting Drexel students with justice-impacted individuals.
• Facilitate dialogue and collaborative learning between students and community members with direct experience in the criminal justice system.
• Integrate reentry, employment, housing, and related pathways into course curriculum and pedagogy.
• Partner with community organizations and reentry programs to create authentic engagement opportunities.
• Design and facilitate classroom activities, discussions, and projects centering voices of justice-impacted participants.
• Support student learning outcomes related to empathy, systemic understanding, and practical justice reform.
• Contribute to course evaluation and refinement based on participant feedback.
• Attend departmental meetings and collaborate with full-time faculty on program alignment and development.
• Maintain high standards of inclusive pedagogy and trauma-informed facilitation practices.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Community engagement

Trauma-informed teaching

Inclusive pedagogy

Interpersonal communication

Collaborative facilitation

Education

Master's degree

Job description

Job Overview:

Department of Criminology and Justice Studies seeks an experienced Adjunct Instructor to co-develop and facilitate an innovative community-engaged course that bridges Drexel students with justice-impacted community members in collaborative learning environments. This position offers an exceptional opportunity for an educator committed to Inside-Out/Side-by-Side pedagogy and practical reentry solutions to shape the next generation of justice professionals and contribute to systemic change.

Essential Functions:

• Co-develop and teach a community-engaged course designed to connect Drexel students with justice-impacted individuals in mutual learning environments
• Facilitate meaningful dialogue and collaborative learning between students and community members with direct experience in the criminal justice system
• Integrate expertise in reentry systems, employment, housing, and related pathways into course curriculum and pedagogy
• Partner with community organizations, and reentry programs to create authentic engagement opportunities
• Design and facilitate classroom activities, discussions, and projects that center the voices and experiences of justice-impacted participants
• Support student learning outcomes related to empathy, systemic understanding, and practical justice reform
• Contribute to course evaluation and refinement based on feedback from all participants
• Attend departmental meetings and collaborate with full-time faculty on program alignment and development
• Maintain high standards of inclusive pedagogy and trauma-informed facilitation practices
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of a Master's degree and 3 years of direct experience working with justice-involved individuals (incarcerated, reentry, court-involved, or previously incarcerated)
• Demonstrated expertise in the reentry system, including knowledge of employment, housing, behavioral health, and social service pathways
• Experience teaching in a higher education setting
• Commitment to and demonstrated experience with community-engaged, participatory, or social justice-oriented pedagogy
• Ability to facilitate inclusive learning environments that center the experiences of marginalized and justice-impacted communities
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with ability to build trust across diverse constituencies
• Commitment to trauma-informed and culturally responsive teaching practices

Preferred Qualifications:

• Graduate degree (Master's or Ph.D.) with emphasis on justice reform, reentry, or related field
• Experience facilitating Inside-Out/Side-by-Side or similar co-learning programs
• Professional background in criminal justice advocacy, reentry services, or community organizing
• Experience teaching or facilitating with justice-impacted populations

Location

• University City - Philadelphia, PA