Online Adjunct Faculty -Graduate Criminal Justice

Southern New Hampshire University; United States; Remote; USD 11,000 - 13,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-funded retirement

Free tuition program

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Southern New Hampshire University is seeking online adjunct faculty to support graduate Criminal Justice courses through an asynchronous, student-centered approach. You will guide and resource online learners, deliver feedback, and foster inclusive discussions, reporting to the faculty dean team.

SNHU offers a remote position with a student-centered mission, emphasizing accessibility and experiential learning.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Criminal Justice or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Prioritize Student Engagement – Work with students by responding within set timeframes and reaching out proactively to students needing additional support.
• Recognize student needs holistically and connect them with resources.
• Encourage participation, collaboration, and strong faculty-student relationships to enhance learning and build skills.
• Share Expertise and Resources – Stay current in your field of expertise, share your experience, and recommend relevant supplementary materials to enhance student understanding of course content.
• Find accessible ways to explain complex topics.
• Offer Feedback & Assessment – Evaluate student work and provide individualized, constructive feedback within set timeframes to promote growth and mastery of course outcomes.
• Facilitate Discussions – Encourage student interaction through active participation in online discussions while fostering an inclusive, engaging, and respectful environment that promotes open dialogue and diverse perspectives.

Education

Master's degree in Criminal Justice or related field

Job description

Southern New Hampshire University is a team of innovators. World changers. Individuals who believe in progress with purpose. Since 1932, our people-centered strategy has defined us — and helped us grow a team that now serves over 180,000 learners worldwide. Our mission to transform lives is made possible by talented people who bring diverse industry experience, backgrounds and skills to the university. And today, we're ready to expand our reach. All we need is you. Make an impact — from near or far

We currently have remote adjunct opportunities available in all US States, with the exception of California. The opportunity Southern New Hampshire University is looking for online adjunct faculty within our Graduate Criminal Justice program for Global Campus. You will engage students in an asynchronous and inclusive learning environment by providing guidance and resources in a pre-developed online course. You will support students by providing instruction, feedback, and experiential and application-based learning that helps our students achieve their learning and career goals. You will report to the faculty dean team. This is a remote position. #LI-Remote

What you'll do:

• Prioritize Student Engagement – Work with students by responding within set timeframes and reaching out proactively to students needing additional support.
• Recognize student needs holistically and connect them with resources.
• Encourage participation, collaboration, and strong faculty-student relationships to enhance learning and build skills.
• Share Expertise and Resources – Stay current in your field of expertise, share your experience, and recommend relevant supplementary materials to enhance student understanding of course content.
• Find accessible ways to explain complex topics.
• Offer Feedback & Assessment – Evaluate student work and provide individualized, constructive feedback within set timeframes to promote growth and mastery of course outcomes.
• Facilitate Discussions – Encourage student interaction through active participation in online discussions while fostering an inclusive, engaging, and respectful environment that promotes open dialogue and diverse perspectives.

Course:

• CJ-502 Evolving Trends in Criminal Justice
• CJ-521 Criminology and Policy Development
• CJ-551 Organizational Performance in Criminal Justice Systems
• CJ-610 Emergency Management Principles
• CJ-640 Applied Cybercrime Theories and Practice

What we're looking for:

• Master's degree in Criminal Justice or related field
• 3 years of relevant industry experience

We believe real innovation comes from inclusion - where different experiences, perspectives and talents are celebrated.

If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to fully engage in any part of the application or hiring process, please complete the Accommodation Request form or contact us at 603-626-9447. A member from the Employee Accommodation Support Center will be in contact with you within two business days to discuss your request.

Compensation

The standard compensation for courses is $2,200 per 8-week undergraduate course and $2,500 per 10-week graduate course. Actual pay is determined at the time of course assignment based on discipline.

Exceptional benefits

You're the whole package. Your benefits should be, too.

As an employee at SNHU, you'll get:

• Employer-funded retirement
• Free tuition program
• Professional development opportunities