Part Time - Criminal Justice - Adjunct Faculty

The Pennsylvania State University; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 1,500 - 3,500; Part time

Job summary

A prominent university in the U.S. is seeking part-time adjunct faculty for Criminal Justice courses for the 2025 - 2026 Academic Year. Candidates should possess a Ph.D. in criminal justice or a related discipline, or at least a Master’s degree with relevant experience. This role involves teaching for residential programs at the Harrisburg campus. Successful applicants will contribute to both undergraduate and graduate programs, further enhancing students' educational journeys.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in criminal justice or related social science discipline is preferred.
• ABD candidates with substantial field experience may be considered.
• Earned Master’s/J.D. with classroom experience and field experience may also be considered.

Responsibilities

• Teach Criminal Justice courses for residential programs.

Skills

Teaching experience

Criminal justice knowledge

Field experience

Education

Ph.D. in criminal justice or related discipline

Master’s or Juris Doctorate degree

Master’s or Juris Doctorate degree with some college teaching and substantial field experience may be considered

Job description

Part Time - Criminal Justice - Adjunct Faculty

Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out-of-State Applicants.

Job Description and Position Requirements

Penn State Harrisburg, School of Public Affairs invites applications for adjunct appointments for the 2025 - 2026 Academic Year. The opening requires teaching Criminal Justice (CRIMJ) courses for our Residential programs.

Responsibilities

• Teach Criminal Justice courses for residential programs.

Qualifications

• A Ph.D. in criminal justice or a related social science discipline is preferred.
• Highly qualified ABDs with substantial field experience may be considered.
• Those with at least an earned Master’s or Juris Doctorate degree, some college classroom experience, and substantial criminal justice field experience may be considered.

The Criminal Justice Program offers both online and residential undergraduate (A.S. and B.S.) and graduate (MACJ) programs in criminal justice. It is part of the School of Public Affairs with additional undergraduate programs in Public Policy and Political Science. Additional graduate programs include the Master’s in Public Administration, Master’s in Health Administration, and Ph.D. in Public Administration.

Penn State Harrisburg is located in Central Pennsylvania, close to downtown Harrisburg and the State Capitol complex.

Application Instructions

• Current Penn State employee (faculty, staff, technical service, or student): login to Workday for internal application. Do not apply here.
• Current Penn State student (not previously employed): login to Workday for student application. Do not apply here.
• External applicants: click "Apply" and complete application process.

Application review will begin immediately and continue as needed until vacancies are filled.

Background Checks/Clearances

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

EEO Statement

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