Adjunct Instructor - Criminal Justice

Recent Jobs; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

retirement

multiple medical insurance options

supplemental insurances (dental, term

Job summary

DCC in Louisiana seeks an adjunct instructor in Criminal Justice. The appointment is Unclassified - Adjunct with responsibilities split between teaching and course preparation. The instructor will hold office hours, prepare and grade assessments, and maintain class records within college systems.

Requires a Master's in Criminal Justice (or 18 graduate credits in CJ) and prior higher education teaching experience. A robust benefits package is included consistent with college policies.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching in a higher education setting is required.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned course(s) (50%).
• Prepare course materials, hold 30 minutes of office hours per course, prepare and grade examinations, input grades, and maintain class records.
• Complete mandated employee training and professional development.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

Master's in Criminal Justice or 18 graduate credits in CJ

Job description

College: DCC

Department: Academic Affairs

Sub department: Arts and Humanities

Type of Appointment: Unclassified - Adjunct

Duties and Responsibilities:

50% Teaching assigned course(s).

50% preparing course materials, hold 30 minutes office hours per course, prepare and grade examinations, input grades in college systems, maintain and submit class records, and complete all required/mandated employee training/professional development as applicable.

Required Education

Master's degree in Criminal Justice or Master's degree with a minimum of 18 credit hours of graduate-level Criminal Justice courses

Required Experience

Experience teaching in a higher education setting required. High level of written and oral communications skills required; experience working with adults from diverse backgrounds and cultures.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

N/A

Required Licenses or Certifications:

N/A

Preferred Experience

Minimum of 2 years teaching Criminal Justice or related field in a higher education setting.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

N/A

Benefits:

• retirement
• multiple medical insurance options
• supplemental insurances (dental, term life, disability, accident, vision, etc.)
• Tax Saver Flexible Benefits Plan (saves tax dollars on some child care and medical expenses)
• holidays (14 per year, typically includes longer break at Christmas)
• generous annual (vacation) and sick leave benefits and Employee Assistance Program
• Specific benefits depend on job category, percent effort and length of employment.

As a member of the Louisiana Community and Technical College System,DCC has an attractive benefits package with a wide variety of benefit options.

Passing pre-employment criminal background screen is required as a condition of employment. DCC is an equal opportunity/equal access employer. DCC is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.

Advertised: 05 Aug 2026 Central Daylight Time