Adjunct Instructor Criminal Justice

Methodist-University; Fayetteville (NC); On-site; USD 9,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

Methodist University in Fayetteville, NC, seeks adjunct faculty for the Criminal Justice Program for the 2026-2027 academic year. Part-time instructors develop and deliver course content, grade assignments, and provide feedback to students in areas such as corrections, policing, and victimology.

Qualifications include a minimum MA in Criminal Justice, Criminology or Justice Studies and some teaching experience, or at least five years of professional field experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum MA in Criminal Justice, Criminology or Justice Studies.
• Some teaching experience or five years of professional experience in the field.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver course content and materials.
• Grade assignments and provide feedback to students.
• Teach up to three courses per semester.

Skills

Curriculum development

Course delivery

Assessment & feedback

Student mentoring

Education

MA in Criminal Justice

Teaching experience

Job description

DescriptionThe Division of Criminal Justice and Military Science at Methodist University is looking for adjunct faculty for the Criminal Justice Program for the 2026-2027 academic year.We offer a variety of courses in the various forms of the criminal justice system, and are specifically looking for faculty who can teach in the areas of corrections, policing, victimology, etc.Part-time instructors can teach up to three courses per semester and will be responsible for developing and delivering course content (in line with course and programmatic outcomes), grading assignments, and providing feedback to students.If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply through our website and include your CV and cover letter. For questions about the position, please contact Dr. Bryan Brendley, Division Head of Criminal Justice and Military Science, [e-mail] of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the positions are filled. Qualified candidates are invited to submit a CV and letter of interest.Education:A minimum of an MA in Criminal Justice, Criminology or Justice Studies and some teaching experience, or experienced professionals (5 years or more) in the field.Experience:Preferably at least one year of classroom teaching experience and/or online teaching experience.