Non-Tenure Track Faculty in Criminal Justice

Appalachian State University; Missouri; Remote; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Appalachian State University seeks a non-tenure track faculty member in Criminal Justice to teach online undergraduate courses remotely. Minimum qualifications include a Master's in Criminal Justice; a Doctoral degree is preferred, and candidates with supervising practicums/internships and extensive online teaching experience are highly valued.

The department emphasizes supporting students in an online degree program and invites applicants with professional experience in the justice field,

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Criminal Justice is required.
• Extensive online teaching and professional experience will be considered.
• PhD/Doctoral degree in Criminal Justice or related field preferred.
• Experience supervising student practicum and internships.
• Professional experience in a justice-related field (preferred in the southern region).
• Evidence of organizational and technical skills to support online degree programs.

Responsibilities

• Remote, non-tenure-track teaching position in the undergraduate Criminal Justice program.
• Teach a 4/4/2 teaching load (four courses fall, four spring, two summer).
• Coordinate and supervise internships and practicums.
• Contribute to online degree program support.

Skills

Online teaching experience

Professional experience in justice

Student practicum supervision

Education

Master's degree in Criminal Justice

Doctoral degree preferred

Job description

Non-Tenure Track Faculty in Criminal Justice

Tenure Status: Non-Tenure Track

Department: Government & Justice Studies - 250750

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree in Criminal Justice
• Extensive online teaching and/or professional experience will be considered

Areas of Interest (No Minimum Level Required)

• A Doctoral degree in Criminal Justice or a related field is preferred
• The area of teaching expertise is open, but a strong preference is for candidates with experience supervising student practicum and internship experiences in either a professional or academic capacity. The ideal candidate will have professional experience in a justice-related field, preferably in the southern region, and an interest in supporting student practicums and internships through virtual outreach and supervision. Competitive applicants will have extensive online teaching experience and evidence of the organizational and technical skills necessary to support students in an online degree program.

Description of the Department or Unit

The Department of Government and Justice Studies (GJS) is home to over 1,000 undergraduate majors in criminal justice and political science and over 60 graduate students in political science and public administration. It has more than 30 full-time faculty who are at the forefront of their diverse areas of expertise and are amongst the most honored teachers at Appalachian State University. Additional information about the Department of Government and Justice Studies can be found at http://gjs.appstate.edu. Additional information about the University and surrounding area can be found at www.appstate.edu.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

This is a remote, non-tenure-track teaching position in the undergraduate degree program in Criminal Justice.

The position carries a 4/4/2 teaching load: four courses in the fall, four in the spring, and two during the summer session. Coordinating and supervising internships and practicums will count towards some of the teaching load.

Proposed Date of Hire: 05/10/2027

Suggested Salary Range: Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Open Until Filled: Yes

Evaluation of Applications Begins: 01/11/2027

Appalachian State University is an Affinitive Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The University does not discriminate in access to its educational programs and activities, or with respect to hiring or the terms and conditions of employment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, political affiliation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information or sexual orientation.