Adjunct Instructor - Criminal Justice (Juvenile Delinquency)

Lackawanna College; Hazleton (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 12,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Lackawanna College is seeking adjunct instructors for Fall 2026 at the Hazleton Campus to teach specified courses on a per-semester basis.

Positions report to the AVP of Academic Operations with primary contact at the Hazleton Center Director, Matt Adams. Candidates should have a Master’s degree with content-area undergrad, and prior teaching experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Masters degree in content area or education with undergraduate in the content area preferred; BA/BS considered.
• Demonstrated teaching experience in corporate or higher education settings preferred.
• Ability to teach on-ground courses at the Hazleton Campus for Fall 2026.

Responsibilities

• Prepares lesson plans and instructs students in an on-ground classroom setting.
• Thoroughly prepares and teaches all course lessons, considering diverse learners and industry regulations.
• Provides support and guidance to students to optimize learning outcomes.
• Completes and maintains required documentation: syllabi, grades, attendance, midterm/final grades, etc.
• Fosters a professional classroom environment and hands-on application of material.
• Performs duties as required by the Dean.

Skills

Communication

Diversity sensitivity

Instructional methods

Independent work

Multitasking

Interpersonal skills

Collaboration

Commitment to mission

Education

Master's degree in content area / education with undergrad in content area

Job description

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES AND OBJECTIVES:

Adjunct instructors are part-time faculty hired to teach a specified course/s on a per-semester basis. The opportunity to continue teaching at the college is assessed every semester, and criteria for re-employment include: Attention to administrative deadlines (i.e., setting up course prior to semester start, grading student work, tracking attendance), timely and professional communication with students and colleagues, and students’ course/instructor evaluations.

Current openings are for classes running at the Hazleton Campus for Fall 2026. This position reports to the AVP of Academic Operations, but the primary point of contact will be the Hazleton Center Director, Matt Adams.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Prepares lesson plans and instructs students in an on-ground classroom setting.
• Thoroughly prepares and teaches all course lessons, considering diverse learners and accounting for current trends and industry regulations.
• Provides support and guidance to students to optimize learning outcomes.
• Completes and maintains all required documentation and records, meeting established deadlines, including, but not limited to, syllabi, grades, midterm and final grades, attendance, and end-of-semester reflection on Student Learning Outcomes assessment.
• Fosters a professional and supportive classroom environment conducive to students learning, asking questions, thinking critically, and growing as individuals.
• Provides meaningful hands-on application of material to reinforce transfer of learning.
• All other duties as required by the Dean.

KEY COMPETENCIES:

• Demonstrated sensitivity in working with students of diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to adapt instructional methodologies for different learning styles.
• Ability to work independently and conscientiously.
• Ability to prioritize and multitask responsibilities.
• Proficient written and verbal communication skills.
• Effective interpersonal skills, demonstrating empathy and encouragement.
• Willingness to work collaboratively with internal and external partners of the College.
• Commitment to fulfillment of the College mission.

EDUCATION:

• Masters degree in content area or Master’s degree in education with an undergraduate degree in the content area preferred. Bachelors Degrees will be considered.

EXPERIENCE:

• Demonstrated prior teaching experience in a corporate or higher education setting preferred.

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Applications will only be accepted via online method by clicking the link below. Deadline for applications, August 28, 2026. No phone calls, please.

https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=9d114fa5-887f-4687-9b71-ee538589a4bb&ccId=19000101_000001&jobId=571814&lang=en_US&source=CC2

Lackawanna College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran’s status, or genetic information in its educational programs and activities, admissions, and with regard to employment.

Lackawanna College is an accredited, private, non-profit educational institution providing opportunities for career and personal development within selected associates degree, certificate and continuing education program.