Adjunct Faculty - COAS - Legal Studies, Homeland Security, General Criminal Justice

Indiana Institute of Technology; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 22,320 - 44,640; Part time

Job summary

A teaching-oriented university is seeking multiple Adjunct Faculty in the College of Arts and Sciences for Criminal Justice courses. Successful candidates will engage students effectively and must possess a Master’s degree in Criminal Justice or a related field. Additionally, a JD is required for legal studies courses. The position primarily involves in-person teaching during traditional daytime hours, fostering an inclusive learning environment that supports diverse student populations.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required for criminal justice courses.
• JD required for legal studies related courses.
• College level teaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Engage with students to optimize success in multiple modalities.
• Deliver engaging courses to meet program outcomes.
• Work with a diverse student population.

Skills

Student engagement

Diverse student interaction

Course delivery

Education

Master’s degree in Criminal Justice or related field

JD for legal studies courses

Job description

Indiana Tech is a thriving, independent, teaching-oriented university that delivers career-oriented programming in a wide variety of disciplines that includes business, engineering, computer sciences, criminal justice, cybersecurity, marketing, health sciences, communication and helping professions. Indiana Tech enrolls nearly 1,500 students in its traditional undergraduate programs on its picturesque main campus, and nearly 5,000 students in its adult and online program. We offer degrees at the associate, bachelor’s, master's, and doctoral levels and undergraduate and graduate certificates.

Over 41% of our students are either globally or domestically diverse; this contributes to our unique vibrant and inclusive campus community. All academic programs are designed to provide students with relevant and practical experiences, including an emphasis on internships. The university is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

Indiana Tech is committed to fostering a welcoming and respectful environment for all. We actively support the recruitment, engagement, and retention of students, faculty, and staff from a wide range of experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives. We believe that creating a sense of connection and support across our campus community plays an essential role in preparing students to succeed and contribute in a global society.

Indiana Tech has big plans for its future. Learn more at Indiana Tech Strategic Plan or strategicplan.indianatech.edu.

Indiana Tech is accepting applications for multiple Adjunct Faculty in the College of Arts and Sciences for the Criminal Justice related courses including legal studies, homeland security, and emergency response, and other criminal justice courses as needed. The present opportunity is primarily in person during the traditional day program.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Engage with students in a manner that optimizes student success in multiple modalities.
• Deliver engaging and effective courses to meet the program learning outcomes.
• Ability to work with a diverse student population.

Qualifications & Experience

• Master’s degree in Criminal Justice or related field, required
• JD required for legal studies related courses, but not required for other CJ courses
• College level teaching experience preferred
• Demonstrated evidence of engaging and motivating students.
• Previous work experience in course topic area.
• Demonstrated ability to work with a diverse student population.

Working Conditions

Work is normally performed in a classroom environment.

• The position remains open until filled; a review of candidates will commence as application materials are received.