Adjunct Faculty - Criminal Justice

South University; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

South University seeks a dedicated faculty member to instruct and facilitate course outcomes, supporting online and on-campus learners. The role emphasizes learning-centered instruction, technology integration, and ongoing professional development within a collaborative environment.

The ideal candidate holds a terminal degree and demonstrates experience in teaching, adherence to academic guidelines, and active engagement in curriculum activities to enrich student success.

Qualifications

• Terminal degree required.
• Experience in instruction or formalized education process preferred.
• Active, valid state licensure or certification as applicable.
• Experience teaching in post-secondary education preferred.
• Knowledge of university guidelines and academic terminology

Responsibilities

• Instruct and facilitate meaningful learning of course outcomes.
• Develop instructional plans to meet course outcomes and online shells.
• Deliver instruction using the South University model and curriculum.
• Utilize technology to support student learning in the classroom.
• Maintain accurate records, submit grades on time, and enforce policies.
• Engage students and relate professional experience to learning.
• Participate in faculty development and curriculum tasks.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors and colleagues.

Skills

Critical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Research

Clerical

Microsoft Office

Education

Terminal degree

Tools

Learning Management Systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

South University provides a warm, supportive learning environmentthat will encourage you to join a community of faculty, staff andstudents eager to play a role in helping you achieve yourprofessional goals, on campus and online.

The South University 125-year story—past, present, and future—is ahistory formed by the many individuals who have developed theeducation and spirit of community that have become our pledge tostudents, faculty, staff, alumni and supporters of SouthUniversity. Whether you have been part of the University family formany years, have recently come our way, or are thinking aboutjoining us, you will find South University to be a place you cancall home.

What's next for you is the first priority for us!

Visit www.southuniversity.edu today to learn moreabout what makes us stand apart as a place to Belong,Believe and Become, a place where you can make adifference in the lives of students eager to learn and grow.

South University, the right direction for a brighterfuture.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Instruct and facilitate meaningful learning of the course outcomesin the curriculum and proactively support all facets of thelearning environment. Provide education through learning-centeredinstruction that will enable graduates to fulfill the evolvingneeds of the marketplace. Encourage a culture of learning thatvalues mutual responsibility and respect, life-long learning,diversity, and ethics as well as personal and professionaldevelopment. Assure that the South University philosophy: qualityservice to students; development, growth, involvement, andrecognition of employees; and an environment conducive toinnovation, positive thinking, and expansion is considered incarrying out the duties and responsibilities of this position.Participate in activities that promote the stature of the academicprograms, departments, and colleges and abide by the SouthUniversity Board of Trustees and administration's mandates.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Manage the educational process to ensure every student isinvolved in a positive educational experience through the learning,teaching, and social environment.
• Perform faculty responsibilities as outlined in the faculty jobdescription in accordance with the provisions of Faculty Supplementto the South University Employee Handbook.
• Provide course instruction that aligns with the SouthUniversity model of curricula and supports the South Universitystyle of system delivery.
• Design and deliver instruction through the development ofinstructional plans to meet course outcomes, the development ofactivities that support lesson objectives, and for online courses,deliver the instruction as approved within each course shell.
• Effectively utilize technology in the classroom to support thestudent learning experience.
• Enable the achievement of pre-defined outcomes for studentachievement and evaluation of learning by providing instructionthat fosters proficiency and establishes student performancecriteria and evaluation.
• Deliver learning-centered instruction by establishing aneducational environment conducive to learning and studentinvolvement and effectively planning and preparing for classes andstudent success.
• Promote student success by showing flexibility in style andwork schedule and exhibiting a passion for teaching and students,and engaging students in the learning process.
• Manage the educational environment through keeping accuraterecords, submitting grades and other reports on time, and enforcingacademic and attendance policies consistent with the school,campus, or online division.
• Relate professional/life/industry experience to learning bycontinuing professional/technical skills development, theintroduction of industry perspective into courses, and the activeawareness of professional/industry trends and opportunities.
• Participate in the faculty development process to enhanceknowledge, skills, and abilities in learner-centeredinstruction.
• Communicate consistently and effectively with supervisor(s),faculty, and other South University administrators.
• Contribute to a learning culture by participating in curriculumand system task forces, support local campus events such asorientation and graduation, and participate in various otherworkshops and meetings.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Terminal degree is required.
• Experience in instruction or formalized education process,preferably in a post-secondary or college institution.
• Membership in a professional association tied to the area ofinstruction preferred.
• Active, valid, and unencumbered state licensure orcertification as applicable to the discipline.
• At least six months of teaching experience at South Universityor another post-secondary education institution preferred.
• Academic Processes - knowledge of university guidelines, coursedescriptions, and academic terminology
• Clerical - knowledge of office administrative procedures,including accurate record-keeping
• Computer - ability to perform basic computer processes,including word processing, web browsing, and utilization ofMicrosoft Office
• Technical Knowledge and Application - proficiency with theonline learning environment, including the creation of digitalmedia and utilization of learning management systems
• Critical Thinking - uses logic and reasoning to look atdifferent types of information in order to make conclusions andwork through problems
• Research - Locates key facts and information to learn moreabout different types of information
• Interpersonal Skills - communicates and interacts with peopleeffectively while being aware of social perceptions

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here arerepresentative of those encountered while performing the essentialfunctions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be madeto enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform theessential functions of the position.

South University is an Equal Opportunity Employer andembraces diversity as a critical step in ensuring employee, studentand graduate success. We are committed to building and developing adiverse environment where a variety of ideas, cultures, andperspectives can thrive.