Criminal Justice Adjunct: In-Person Courses

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 1,288,056 - 1,742,664; Full time

Job summary

Aurora University seeks talented adjunct faculty who are passionate about teaching and learning. Adjunct faculty are qualified part-time instructors offered teaching opportunities based on course demand and staffing.

The Criminal Justice Department is seeking qualified adjunct instructors for the 2026–2027 academic year to teach undergraduate courses in Corrections, Criminology, and Research Methods. This on-ground, daytime instruction role emphasizes field experiences, traditional lectures, and

Qualifications

• Teaching undergraduate criminological theory and research methods.
• Quantitative tools and statistical interpretation taught.
• Practical experience in criminal justice or corrections preferred.
• Mentor students through field experiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead undergraduate courses in Corrections, Criminology, and Research Methods.
• Coordinate field experiences outside the classroom.
• Deliver on-ground, daytime instruction for Spring 2027.
• Prepare labs and use SPSS for data analysis.

Skills

Teaching experience

Quantitative skills

Practical experience

Field mentoring

Education

Master's degree in a related field

Juris Doctor (JD)

Tools

SPSS

Job description

Aurora University seeks talented adjunct faculty who are passionate about teaching and learning. Adjunct faculty are qualified part-time instructors offered teaching opportunities based on course demand and staffing.

The Criminal Justice Department is seeking qualified adjunct instructors for the 2026–2027 academic year to teach undergraduate courses in Corrections, Criminology, and Research Methods. This on-ground, daytime instruction role emphasizes field experiences, traditional lectures, and