Part-Time Criminal Justice Instructor

Arkansas State University-Beebe; Beebe (AR); On-site; USD 762,000 - 895,000; Part time

Job summary

Arkansas State University-Beebe seeks qualified candidates for part-time Criminal Justice courses. The department aims to recruit for pool positions to teach classes such as Introduction to Criminal Justice and Criminal Investigation across Beebe, Searcy, Heber Springs, LRAFB and online.

Applicants should hold a Master’s degree in Criminal Justice or closely related field (or Master’s with 18 CJ graduate hours).

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Criminal Justice or closely related field.
• Or Master’s degree and 18 graduate semester hours in Criminal Justice.
• Minimum five years of working experience in the criminal justice system.
• Experience with Canvas LMS and Zoom is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach the listed criminal justice courses per adjunct schedule.
• Develop and update syllabus and instructional materials.
• Assess student performance and provide feedback.
• Support online and in-person offerings across Beebe and other campuses.

Skills

Five years CJ experience

Online teaching readiness

Education

Master’s degree in Criminal Justice or closely related field

Master’s degree and 18 graduate semester hours in Criminal Justice

Tools

Canvas LMS

Zoom

Job description

Position Type:

Adjunct

Job Title:

Part-Time Criminal Justice Instructor

Classification Title:

Part-Time Faculty

Campus Location:

ASU Beebe

Job Description:

ASU-Beebe, a two-year residential community college part of the Arkansas State University System, is seeking to compile a pool of qualified candidates interested in part-time teaching opportunities for the following criminal justice courses:

• Introduction to Criminal Justice
• Introduction to Crime Scene Investigation
• Criminal Investigation
• Criminal Evidence and Procedure
• Introduction to Law Enforcement
• Ethical Dilemmas
• Community Relations in the Administration of Justice

Campus locations may include Beebe, Searcy, Heber Springs, LRAFB and online.

Required Qualifications:

Master’s degree in Criminal Justice or closely related field; or Master’s degree and 18 graduate semester hours in Criminal Justice.

Preferred Qualifications:

A minimum of five years of working experience in the criminal justice system. Experience with online Learning Management Systems (LMS) such as CANVAS and video conferencing tools such as ZOOM are preferred.

Minimum Salary or Salary Range:

$650 per credit hour

Background Check Statement:

This position will be subject to a pre-employment criminal, sex-offender registry background check. In cases where pre-determined, an additional financial/credit history/ background check may be required as well. Convictions that have been sealed or legally eradicated and misdemeanor convictions for which probation was completed and the case was dismissed, will be excluded. Disclosure does not constitute an automatic bar to employment. Factors such as dates of the offense, seriousness and nature of the violation, rehabilitation and position applied for will be taken into account.

Background Check Requirements:

Criminal Background

ASU Beebe EEO Statement:

Arkansas State University-Beebe shall provide equal opportunity for employment to all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status, and shall strive to achieve full and equal employment opportunity throughout our campuses for faculty and staff. Our goal is to foster a workplace community where individuals are valued for their diverse backgrounds and differences.

Posting Number:

F2932014

Open Date:

09/28/2026

Special Instructions to Applicants:

NOTE: If you are a veteran, disabled veteran, or spouse of a deceased veteran and would like Veteran’s Preference, we will need to see proof of status in order to grant that. Please see Veteran’s Preference section of the application for specific proof.

Applicants for this position with ASU-Beebe must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States and with ASU-Beebe such as H1-B, F-1 (CPT/OPT), TN or any other status.

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