Adjunct Faculty - CID Criminal Justice

tamus; Commerce (TX); On-site; USD 18,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

East Texas A&M University in Commerce, TX seeks an Adjunct Faculty member in Criminal Justice to teach on a course-by-course basis in a fully online competency-based education format.

The role involves delivering three semester credit hours per 7-week term, guiding students through competencies, and providing timely feedback to support progression. Evening and weekend availability may be required.

Qualifications

• Master's degree with 18 graduate hours in the field or a terminal degree.
• Proficient with Word, PowerPoint and Excel; strong written and oral communication.
• Ability to multi-task, work with minimal supervision and after-hours/weekends.

Responsibilities

• Teach three semester credit hours per 7-week term in online CBE format.
• Respond to student inquiries within 24 hours and provide timely feedback.
• Adhere to the standard syllabus and evaluate student performance.
• Assess grades based on provided materials and competencies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Written and oral communication

Education

Master's degree with 18 graduate hours in the field

Terminal degree in the field or closely related

Job description

Job Title

Adjunct Faculty - CID Criminal Justice

Agency

East Texas A&M University

Department

College of Innovation and Design

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Commerce, Texas

Job Type

Faculty

Job Description

SUMMARY:

Adjunct Faculty refers to an educator hired to teach on a course by course basis throughout an academic year.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Teach three semester credit hours per 7-week term in the fully online competency-based education (CBE) format within the required discipline.
• Respond to student inquiries within 24 hours and provide timely feedback on assignments, assessments, and evaluation to facilitate student progression through competencies and other course materials.
• Facilitate courses by adhering to the standard course syllabus as provided by the Associate Director of Academic Programs.
• Assess grades based on the standard course materials, assignments, competencies, assessments, etc., as provided by the Associate Director of Academic Programs.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Education: 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.
• Knowledge / Skills: Proficient with computers and Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel. Demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to: Multi-task and work cooperatively with others. Work with minimal supervision.
• Other Requirements: Position will require work after business hours and on weekends.

PREFERRED EDUCATION / SKILLS/ EXPERIENCE:

• Candidates who hold current relevant professional credentials.
• College or University teaching experience.
• Evidence of teaching excellence.
• Prior relevant industry experience.
• Online or hybrid teaching experience.

SUPERVISION OF OTHERS:

N/A

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.