Adjunct Instructor: Inside-Out Justice & Reentry Education

Drexel University; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Drexel University in Philadelphia invites applications for an experienced Adjunct Instructor to co-develop and facilitate a community-engaged course bridging Drexel students with justice-impacted community members. The position emphasizes Inside-Out/Side-by-Side pedagogy and practical reentry solutions to shape the next generation of justice professionals.

You will collaborate with community organizations, design activities centering voices, support learning outcomes related to empathy and

Qualifications

• Master's degree and 3 years of direct experience working with justice-involved individuals (incarcerated, reentry, court-involved, or previously incarcerated).
• Expertise in the reentry system including employment, housing, behavioral health, and social service pathways.
• Experience teaching in a higher education setting.
• Commitment to community-engaged, participatory, or social justice pedagogy.
• Ability to facilitate inclusive learning environments that center marginalized and justice-impacted communities.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with ability to build trust across diverse constituencies.
• Commitment to trauma-informed and culturally responsive teaching practices.

Responsibilities

• Co-develop and teach a community-engaged course connecting Drexel students with justice-impacted individuals.
• Facilitate dialogue and collaborative learning between students and community members with direct experience in the criminal justice system.
• Integrate reentry, employment, housing, and related pathways into course curriculum and pedagogy.
• Partner with community organizations and reentry programs to create authentic engagement opportunities.
• Design and facilitate classroom activities, discussions, and projects centering voices of justice-impacted participants.
• Support student learning outcomes related to empathy, systemic understanding, and practical justice reform.
• Contribute to course evaluation and refinement based on participant feedback.
• Attend departmental meetings and collaborate with full-time faculty on program alignment and development.
• Maintain high standards of inclusive pedagogy and trauma-informed facilitation practices.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Community engagement

Trauma-informed teaching

Inclusive pedagogy

Interpersonal communication

Collaborative facilitation

Education

Master's degree

Job description

Drexel University in Philadelphia invites applications for an experienced Adjunct Instructor to co-develop and facilitate a community-engaged course bridging Drexel students with justice-impacted community members. The position emphasizes Inside-Out/Side-by-Side pedagogy and practical reentry solutions to shape the next generation of justice professionals.

You will collaborate with community organizations, design activities centering voices, support learning outcomes related to empathy and