Adjunct Faculty - Criminal Justice

Saint Xavier University; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Xavier University in Chicago seeks adjunct faculty to teach Criminal Justice. The role supports a diverse student body, with teaching possibly on days, evenings, and weekends, and up to two undergraduate sections per semester.

The successful candidate will hold a Doctorate in Criminal Justice or Criminology (Master's acceptable) and show evidence of teaching experience and training. Adjuncts are paid by stipend biweekly.

Qualifications

• Doctorate in Criminal Justice, Criminology, or closely related field.
• Evidence of effective teaching experience.
• Teaching training.

Responsibilities

• Course planning and instruction in classroom, lab, and/or clinical settings.
• Deliver courses in-person, online, hybrid, or blended formats with a preference for in-person.
• Evaluate students, communicate with the department, and submit required paperwork on time.

Skills

Teaching experience

Teaching training

Education

Doctorate in Criminal Justice or Criminology

Master's degree acceptable

Job description

Summary

Saint Xavier University prides itself on its Mercy mission and excellent teaching prowess. We are seeking adjunct faculty members to teach Criminal Justice.

SXU faculty are dedicated to high-quality teaching for its diverse student population. We strive to facilitate student success in learning, and to meet the individual educational needs of each individual within our student body.

The successful adjunct candidate will be committed to teaching in a multicultural environment and welcome the opportunity to work with students with diverse learning abilities. Opportunities may exist to teach a flexible schedule that may include teaching assignments during days, evenings, and weekends, as needed. Adjuncts can teach up to two sections of undergraduate courses per semester.

Adjuncts are paid by stipend on a biweekly basis beginning on the first payroll following the course add/drop date.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Adjunct Faculty instructors at Saint Xavier University are responsible for course planning and instruction in classroom, lab, and/or clinical settings. Courses may be conducted in various delivery modes, such as in-person, online, hybrid and/or blended formats, with a preference towards in-person instruction. In addition, adjunct faculty are responsible for student evaluation, departmental communication, and timely and accurate submission of required paperwork related to instruction.

Qualifications

• Doctorate in Criminal Justice, Criminology, in a closely related field; Master's degree acceptable.
• Evidence of effective teaching experience.
• Teaching training.

Questions about the position or institution can be directed to Dr. Steve Taylor, Program Director and search committee chair, at [e-mail].

Additional Expectations

We inspire success by working together to provide meaningful, personalized service in a spirit of excellence. SXU seeks candidates that deliver value-added services in a responsive, collaborative, effective, and respectful manner.

The University is committed to diversity and encourages applications from individuals with a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences. Saint Xavier University affirms its position as a Catholic institution, inspired by the heritage of the Sisters of Mercy, and asserts its rights to employ persons who subscribe to the mission, vision, and core values of the university.

Saint Xavier University is an Equal Opportunity Employer that makes all decisions regarding recruitment, hiring, promotions, and all other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination on the grounds of race, color, creed, sex, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status or other factors protected by law. Hiring decisions will be based on the bona fide occupational qualifications of each applicant.

Saint Xavier University is committed to providing employees with a comprehensive benefits package that meets the needs of both the individual and his/her family. Many of the benefits are flexible and offer choices to meet various benefit needs. SXU employment benefits can be found here.