Adjunct Instructor, Criminal Justice

Roosevelt University; Schaumburg (IL); On-site; USD 3,000 - 5,000; Part time

Job summary

Roosevelt University in Schaumburg seeks an adjunct faculty member to teach Crime in America in Fall 2026, afternoons 2-4:30 PM. The course covers historical crime perspectives, social/political/economic factors, and crime trends.

Entry-level compensation is $3,982 for a 3-credit course; per-course pay is prorated for non-3-credit sections. Qualifications include a Masters Degree, 1–2 years teaching experience, and familiarity with Blackboard.

Qualifications

• Expertise in Criminal Justice theory and application.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to aid and correct student work during class time and on homework.
• Familiarity with Blackboard.
• Availability for office hours.

Responsibilities

• Teach the course Crime in America in Fall 2026, 2–4:30 PM on Roosevelt University's Schaumburg campus.
• Provide feedback on student work and assist with grading and assignments.
• Maintain an engaging learning environment and support student success.

Skills

Criminal Justice theory

Written & oral communication

Classroom management

Office hours

Education

Masters Degree

Tools

Blackboard

Job description

Reflecting the ideals of its founders in 1945, Roosevelt University is a private, nonsectarian community of educators, scholars and learners committed to academic, creative and service excellence, who value differences in personal experiences and perspectives; ask difficult questions; and promote mutual understanding, inclusion, social consciousness and action toward social justice. Recognizing that difference broadens perspectives, Roosevelt University seeks and serves a diverse, promising student body from metropolitan Chicago and around the world. We invite you to contribute your talents to our community.

The adjunct faculty member in this position will teach in fall, 2026 at Roosevelt University, Schaumburg. This class will be taught in the afternoon from 2-4:30PM.

The class that will be taught on their campus is Crime in America. This course focuses on crime problems from a historical perspective, with attention given to the social, political and economic factors affecting crime. Students will review crime trends, efforts of crime prevention, and the evolution in the explanations for criminal behavior.

Entry level compensation rate for teaching one 3-credit course as of fall 2026 is $3,982.00. Compensation for courses that carry fewer or more than three credits will be prorated down or up accordingly. Entry into the union for any subsequent semesters of employment thereafter is required. Voluntary benefits such as tuition remission, commuter savings, voluntary retirement contributions, and pet insurance are all made available upon union membership and eligibility.

Title IX Contact Information: Federal Title IX policy requires that all colleges and universities make known the contact information for the person responsible for coordinating its efforts to comply with Title IX regulations. At Roosevelt University, the Title IX Coordinator is Natasha Robinson. Her office is located in the Auditorium Building of the Chicago campus, 430 S. Michigan Avenue, AUD 476B. She can be reached at 312-281-3245 or [e-mail]. Do not contact this email address for inquiries about your job application; if you have questions, you may email [e-mail].

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

• Expertise in Criminal Justice theory and application.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to aid and correct student work during class time and on homework.
• Familiarity with Blackboard.
• Availability for office hours.

Years of Experience Required

1-2 years of teaching experience

Required Education

Masters Degree

Certification/Licensure Required

Minimum Qualifications

Refer to knowledge, skills, and abilities above

Preferred Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience teaching Criminal Justice at the college level.
• Experience with Blackboard.
• Experience working with first generation college students.

Equipment Operated

Working Conditions

Normal climate-controlled office environment is provided. Job is largely sedentary, but there is a need to move about the office and buildings frequently. Occasional bending, stooping, lifting, pushing and/or pulling is required (typically less than 10 pounds).