Adjunct Instructor in Criminology

Assumption University; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 3,400 - 4,600; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Office space

Email access

Voicemail

Teaching resources

Job summary

Assumption University’s Sociology and Criminology Department invites applications for 1–2 adjunct teaching positions for Spring 2027. In-person instruction for CRM 130, CRM 243, CRM 275, and CRM 280 or CRM 255 is required. Courses run Jan 19–May 10; each section capped at 30 students.

Adjuncts are provided with office space, email, voicemail, and teaching support. Successful candidates may be invited to teach additional courses in Fall 2027 and future terms.

Qualifications

• Applicants must be prepared to contribute to the University mission and uphold its Catholic identity.
• PhD in Criminology, Criminal Justice, or Sociology preferred; ABD with teaching experience will be considered.
• Terminal master's degree in Criminology or related field with teaching experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Teach CRM 130: Introduction to the Criminal Justice System (T/Th 8:30-9:45am) in person.
• Teach CRM 243: Juvenile Delinquency (T/Th 3:30-4:45pm) in person.
• Teach CRM 275: Sociology of Law (T/Th 5:00-6:15pm) in person.
• Teach CRM 280 or CRM 255: Special Topics (MWF 10:30-11:20am) in person.
• Each course is capped at 30 students; spring classes run Jan 19–May 10, with final exam week.

Skills

Teaching

In-person instruction

Course coordination

Education

PhD in Criminology, Criminal Justice, or Sociology

ABD with teaching experience

Terminal master's with teaching experience in related field

Job description

Description

The Sociology and Criminology Department at Assumption University seeks to hire 1-2 adjuncts for the spring 2027 semester to teach, in person, one section of CRM 130: Introduction to the Criminal Justice System; one section of CRM 243: Juvenile Delinquency; one section of CRM 275: Sociology of Law; and one section of CRM 280 Sociology of Punishment or CRM 255: Special Topics (an topic of your choosing). CRM 130 meets T/Th 8:30-9:45am; CRM 243 meets T/Th from 3:30-4:45pm and CRM 275 meets T/Th from 5:00-6:15pm. CRM 280 or 255 meets on MWF from 10:30-11:20am. All courses are capped at 30 students. Class meetings for the spring 2027 semester run from January 19 to May 10, which includes the final exam week. Compensation is $4,000 per class.

Adjuncts are welcomed as important contributors to the department and our students, and are provided with office space, email, voicemail, and support and resources needed for quality teaching. Successful candidates will be offered the opportunity to teach additional courses in fall 2027 and in future semesters as needed.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Sitting, standing, walking, and bending are required of this position. Use of a computer keyboard and computer screen for periods of time with close vision and the ability to adjust visual focus plus manual dexterity are required.

MENTAL DEMANDS

The mental demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Examples of mental demands include reading (documents), detailed work, confidentiality, language, math, reasoning, oral communications, written communications, customer contact, multiple concurrent tasks, constant interruptions, and performing calculations when necessary.

About Assumption University

St. John Paul II wrote: “Man’s creation by God ‘in his own image’ confers upon every human person an eminent dignity; it also postulates the fundamental equality of all human beings.” Assumption University recognizes the essential contribution of a diverse community of students, staff, and faculty and condemns all forms of harassment, discrimination, and disrespect. As such, and in compliance with the requirements of federal law and/or the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Assumption University prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, disability, age, veteran status, marital status, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy, as well as other legally protected status, in admission to, access to, treatment in, or employment in its programs and activities, except where such conditions may constitute bona fide qualifications for the programs or activities in question.

Requirements

• Applicants must be willing to contribute actively to the mission of the University as well as show respect for the Catholic and Assumptionist identity of Assumption University.
• Applicants with a PhD in Criminology, Criminal Justice, Sociology (with a demonstrated concentration in Criminology or Criminal Justice) or a related field are preferred. ABD graduate students with prior teaching experience will also be considered, as will those with a terminal master’s degree in Criminology or a related field and prior teaching experience.