Adjunct Faculty - Criminal Justice

Texas A&M University; Killeen (TX); On-site; USD 20,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

Texas A&M University-Central Texas seeks an Adjunct Faculty member in Criminal Justice to teach undergraduate courses as needed. The position involves syllabus creation following the College of Arts and Sciences format and meeting with students for extra assistance outside class.

Typical duties include delivering lectures, assessing student work, and contributing to the learning environment. This role is part-time and temporary, aligning with the adjunct faculty model at TAMUCT.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Criminal Justice or related field and undergraduate teaching experience
• Ph.D. in Criminal Justice or related field

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate criminal justice courses as needed
• Create syllabi using the College of Arts and Sciences format
• Meet with students to provide additional assistance with course material and assignments

Skills

Teaching experience

Syllabus design

Student support

Curriculum knowledge

Education

Master's degree in Criminal Justice

PhD in Criminal Justice

Job description

Job TitleAdjunct Faculty - Criminal Justice Agency Texas A\u0026M University - Central Texas Department College Of Arts & Sciences

Proposed Minimum SalaryCommensurate

Job LocationKilleen, Texas

Job TypeFaculty

Job Description

Description of Job Responsibility/Duty: 100% - Teaches an undergraduate level class in criminal justice as needed. Writes syllabi for the courses to be taught using the approved format of the College of Arts and Sciences. Meets with students enrolled in their classes when students need additional assistance with class material and assignments.

Job Summary/Basic Function: Primarily responsible for the teaching/learning process. Adjunct instructors are hired to teach on a temporary and part-time basis. Adjunct instructors teaching courses for credit must meet the same requirements for professional and scholarly preparation as their full-time counterparts teaching in the same discipline.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Criminal Justice or related field and undergraduate teaching experience

Preferred qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Criminal Justice or related field

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Experience in teaching in criminal justice.
• Show expertise in and commitment to undergraduate criminal justice education.
• Exhibit enthusiasm for undergraduate teaching and employing innovative teaching methods.

Required Applicant Documents:

• Cover letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Transcripts

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/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer committed to diversity.

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.

Thank you for your interest in a career at Texas A\u0026M University - Central Texas!

A Proud Member of the Texas A\u0026M University System

Texas A\u0026M University-Central Texas was established in 2009 as a member of the Texas A\u0026M University System, one of the largest systems of higher education in the nation.

A\u0026M-Central Texas is an upper-level institution, fully aligned with regional community colleges and offering quality bachelor's and master's degrees with an emphasis on access and affordability.

The student population at A\u0026M-Central Texas is diverse and growing, with more than 2,600 students currently enrolled.

To accommodate both full and part-time students, classes are offered on the main campus in Killeen, at off-site locations like Fort Hood and the East Williamson County Higher Education Center in Hutto, as well as fully online.

The University serves the Central Texas region with a growing range of academic programs that foster excellence and achievement.

At A\u0026M-Central Texas, employees are part of a mission-driven community that values innovation, growth, and well-being-backed by strategic investments in compensation, culture, and career development.

For more information about A\u0026M-Central Texas, visit www.tamuct.edu.

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In accordance with Title IX of the Educational Amendments Act of 1972 and System Policy 08.01.01, Civil Rights Compliance, Texas A\u0026M University Central Texas does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its education programs and activities, including admission and employment.

Texas A\u0026M University-Central Texas is an Equal Opportunity/ Veterans/ Disability Employer.