Adjunct Faculty - Criminal Justice

Regent University; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 3,000 - 6,000; Part time

Job summary

Regent University’s College of Arts and Sciences seeks adjunct faculty to teach criminal justice courses, integrating Christian faith into instruction. Roles include teaching both on-campus and online.

Candidates should have a Ph.D. in Criminal Justice, a JD, or a master’s with substantial professional experience; undergraduate teaching is preferred, with strong research and mentoring skills and knowledge of online platforms.

Qualifications

• An earned Ph.D. in Criminal Justice; Juris Doctorate; combination of a PhD in Criminal Justice and Juris Doctorate; or a master's level degree and five or more years of specialized, professional experience in criminal justice is required.
• Practical criminal justice and/or law practice experience and previous undergraduate teaching experience is preferred.
• The candidate must have excellent research, communication, mentoring, and organizational skills, as well as a knowledge of online learning platforms and Microsoft office programs.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate-level courses in criminal justice.
• Integrate Christian faith into teaching.
• Teach both on-campus and online courses.

Skills

Research skills

Communication skills

Mentoring

Organizational skills

Online learning platforms

Microsoft Office

Education

PhD in Criminal Justice

Juris Doctorate

Master's in Criminal Justice

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Regent University’s College of Arts and Sciences is seeking adjunct faculty to teach a variety of courses in criminal justice. The ideal candidate will be able to meaningfully integrate their Christian faith into teaching in their discipline. The applicant will be expected to teach both on-campus and online courses.

An earned Ph.D. in Criminal Justice; Juris Doctorate; combination of a PhD in Criminal Justice and Juris Doctorate; or a master's level degree and five or more years of specialized, professional experience in criminal justice is required. Practical criminal justice and/or law practice experience and previous undergraduate teaching experience is preferred.The candidate must have excellent research, communication, mentoring, and organizational skills, as well as a knowledge of online learning platforms and Microsoft office programs.

Expectations include 1) a dedication to Christ-centered teaching and learning; 2) a record of or potential for academic scholarship; 3) the ability to teach undergraduate-level courses; 4) facility with online instructional technology; and 5) a willingness to embrace the College and University Identity and Mission statements and subscribe to a statement of Christian faith.

Salary

$100/credit hour/student up to $3,000 per course

Regent University does not discriminate in employment in its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, disability, age or veteran status.For full Non-Discrimination Policy click here.

Benefits

Not eligible for benefits.

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Advertised: 25 Feb 2026 Eastern Standard Time

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