Adjunct Instructor in Criminal Justice 2027-2028

Sul Ross State University; Alpine, Eagle Pass (OR, TX); On-site; USD 24,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Sul Ross State University in Alpine, Texas, seeks qualified adjunct instructors to teach Criminal Justice for the 2027-2028 academic year. The position may involve teaching dual credit courses to freshmen and sophomores, online, synchronous or face-to-face, at multiple days and times, with courses offered in Alpine or Eagle Pass as needed.

Required is a master’s degree in criminal justice or a master’s degree with 18 graduate hours in Criminal Justice; preferred candidates show a strong

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Criminal Justice or a master's with 18 graduate hours in Criminal Justice.
• Preferred: strong commitment to undergraduate teaching.
• Preferred: prior experience on online teaching platforms such as Blackboard, etc.

Responsibilities

• Teach online, synchronous or face to face courses at a variety of days and times.
• Create engaging lessons that promote student involvement and application of the material.
• Use a course syllabus for each course, following established institutional guidelines.
• Evaluates students to measure their progress in achieving course objectives and informs students in a timely manner of their progress.
• Maintains professional relationships with students, colleagues, and the community.

Skills

Online teaching platforms

Education

Master's degree in Criminal Justice or Master's with 18 graduate hours

Job description

Adjunct Instructor in Criminal Justice 2027-2028

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

PLEASE NOTE: All applications should contain complete job history entries, which includes job title, dates of employment, name of employer, supervisor’s name and phone number and a description of duties performed. If this information is not submitted, your application may be rejected because it is incomplete. Resumes and curriculum vitae do not take the place of this required information. State law requires that males age 18 through 25 be registered with the Selective Service System to be eligible for employment.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Instructions to applicants

PLEASE NOTE : All applications should contain complete job history entries, which includes job title, dates of employment, name of employer, supervisor’s name and phone number and a description of duties performed. If this information is not submitted, your application may be rejected because it is incomplete. Resumes and curriculum vitae do not take the place of this required information. State law requires that males age 18 through 25 be registered with the Selective Service System to be eligible for employment.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Job Title

Job Title Adjunct Instructor in Criminal Justice 2027-2028

Location

Location Alpine or Eagle Pass

Department

Department Criminal Justice

Job No.

Job No. AFJ899

Posting Date

Posting Date 10/16/2026

End Date

Until Filled Yes

Appointment Date

Appointment Date 01/01/2027

Required

• A master’s degree in criminal justice or a master’s degree with 18 graduate hours in Criminal Justice

Preferred

• A strong commitment to undergraduate teaching.
• Prior experience on online teaching platforms such as Blackboard, etc.

Primary Responsibilities

SRSU seeks qualified, adjunct/part-time instructors to teach dual credit students enrolled in freshman- and sophomore-level university courses in Criminal Justice.

• Teach online, synchronous or face to face courses at a variety of days and times
• Create engaging lessons that promote student involvement and application of the material
• Use a course syllabus for each course, following established institutional guidelines
• Evaluates students to measure their progress in achieving course objectives and informs students in a timely manner of their progress
• Maintains professional relationships with students, colleagues, and the community.

Security Sensitive

This position is classified as Security-Sensitive and is thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code §51.215 and Texas Government Code §411.094, which authorize employers to obtain and review criminal history record information for applicants.

Responsible for personal safety and the safety of others; must exercise due caution and practice sate work habits at all times.

Other Information

It is the policy of Sul Ross State University to provide equal employment opportunity for all persons in accordance with their individual, job related qualifications and without consideration of race, creed, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status and ancestry. Equal employment opportunities shall be afforded in all personnel actions or decisions including, but not necessarily limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, upgrading, promotion, demotion, termination and salary. Retaliation is prohibited against a person who opposes a discriminatory practice, files a charge, testifies, assists or participates in an investigative proceeding or hearing.

Notice of Availability of the Annual Security & Fire Safety Report

The report contains information regarding campus safety and security including topics such as: campus law enforcement authority; crime reporting policies; campus alerts (Timely Warnings and Emergency Notifications); fire safety policies and procedures; programs to prevent dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking; the procedures the University will follow when one of these crimes is reported; and other matters of importance related to security on campus. The report also contains information about crime statistics for the three most recent calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in On-Campus Student Housing Facilities; in Non-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by the University or a recognized student organization; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus. The report also contains fire statistics for any fires occurring in an On-Campus Student Housing Facility during the three most recent calendar years.

A paper copy of the report will be provided upon request. If you would like to receive a paper copy, you can contact the Office of Student Life, located on the Alpine Campus in the Morgan University Center, Room 211 or you can request that a copy be mailed to you by calling 432-837-8424 or emailing [e-mail]

About SRSU

Our campuses span a fascinating part of Texas—Alpine, in the heart of the beautiful Big Bend area, and Del Rio, Eagle Pass and Uvalde along the vibrant, bicultural Texas/Mexico border.

What you’ve heard is true – there is something very special about the areas we serve in our great State, and Sul Ross State University is vital to the continued growth and progress of our students and the communities we serve.

Sul Ross State provides students with the education they need to translate their passions into a fulfilling career. This life-changing experience has a multi-generational impact, transforming the lives of our students, their families and positively impacting the communities in which they reside. We value learning and strive to provide high quality education in a welcoming, supportive environment. We take pride in the fact that we serve a diverse population including many first-generation college students as well as non-traditional students, international students, student-athletes and graduate students.

From teaching, coaching and law enforcement, to science, ranch management and the Fine Arts, SRSU offers more than 60 undergraduate and graduate degree programs. Known as the Frontier University of Texas, Sul Ross encourages each student to explore their own frontiers and to exceed their educational, personal and professional goals.

For more information about how we’re strategizing for the future, I invite you to visit www.sulross.edu.

Required Documents

• Resume
• Letter of Intent
• Transcripts

Optional Documents

• Curriculum Vitae
• Letter of Recommendation (3)
• Transcript 2
• Transcript 3
• Transcript 4
• Letter of Recommendation (1)
• Letter of Recommendation (2)

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Are you legally authorized to work in the US?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Will you now or in the future require Sul Ross State University to provide employment visa sponsorship to obtain or maintain your employment eligibility in the US?
  • Yes
  • No
• If yes, please indicate the type of employment authorization or visa sponsorship you anticipate needing.

  (Open Ended Question)