Adjunct Faculty PT - Criminal Justice

City Colleges of Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 1,102,080 - 1,299,076; Part time

Job summary

City Colleges of Chicago is seeking a dedicated part-time Faculty member for Criminal Justice during the Fall 2025 semester. The ideal candidate should have a Master’s Degree and a passion for teaching by using effective strategies that promote critical thinking.

This position requires creating an engaging learning environment and supporting students to achieve their academic and career goals. Responsibilities include course design, assessment implementation, and fostering diverse student participation.

The salary is competitive at $800.00 to $943.00 per contact hour, aligned with City Colleges' approved salary scale.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Criminal Justice or related field.
• Experience with a diverse, multi-lingual student population.
• Commitment to the open access mission of the community college.

Responsibilities

• Design courses to meet learning outcomes and engage students.
• Create effective learning environments and use various assessments.
• Help students achieve their academic and career goals.

Skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Knowledge of Blackboard Learning Management System

Ability to communicate with diverse groups

Education

Master’s Degree in Criminal Justice, Criminology, or J.D.

Job description

Daley College is currently seeking a part-time Faculty to teach Criminal Justice during the Fall 2025 semester. If you have passion for teaching and learning, and are committed to the mission of the community college, consider joining our team. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated success in the classroom by developing and using effective teaching strategies that meet students’ diverse needs and engage the student in critical thinking and problem‑solving.

Primary Responsibilities

• Design courses to meet learning outcomes, and promote students’ active participation in their own learning.
• Create an effective learning environment that fosters students’ intellectual curiosity and helps students to problem solve using discipline‑specific thinking strategies.
• Employ a variety of formative and summative assessments to ensure that classroom instruction leads to student learning and the attainment of the student learning outcomes for the course.
• Help students reach their academic, personal and career goals and foster a safe environment that respects the diversity of people and ideas by modeling respect for all students and conveying confidence in every student’s ability to learn.
• Contribute to and provide leadership in the student’s academic and professional communities, and promote collaboration and teamwork among members of these communities.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Criminal Justice, Criminology, or J.D.
• Knowledge of Blackboard Learning Management System, preferred
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to communicate with diverse group of staff and students required
• Experience with a diverse, multi‑lingual student population is desired, as is a commitment to the open access mission of the community college.

To apply please submit the following documents:

• Resume or curriculum vitae
• Unofficial Transcripts Note: Official transcripts must be provided if hired.

The salary range for this position is $800.00 - $943.00 per contact hour. The rate paid is in accordance with City Colleges approved salary scale. Benefits information is found at https://www.ccc.edu/departments/Benefits/

We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.