Part-Time Sociology & Criminal Justice Instructor (In-Person)

Old Dominion University; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 3,000 - 5,000; Part time

Job summary

Old Dominion University invites applicants for part-time Adjunct instructional positions in the Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice.

Instructors teach 200-level sections of Introduction to Sociology and Introduction to Criminology, with opportunities to teach electives in Sociology, Criminal Justice, and Cybercriminology.

Qualifications

• M.S., M.A., or Ph.D. in Sociology, Criminal Justice, Criminology or closely related fields with minimum 18 graduate credit hours in Sociology/Criminal Justice/Criminology.
• JD required for law-related classes.

Responsibilities

• Teach 200-level in-person Introduction to Sociology and Introduction to Criminology.
• Potentially teach upper-level electives in Sociology, Criminal Justice, and Cybercriminology based on needs and qualifications.
• Schedule largely 8:00 am–3:00 pm.

Education

Advanced degree (MS/MA/PhD) in Sociology/Criminal Justice/Criminology

JD for law-related classes

Job description

Posting Details

Posting Details

Job Title
Adjunct Faculty in Sociology and Criminal Justice

Department
SOCIOLOGY

Position Number
PT0270

Job Description

The Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice at Old DominionUniversity invites applicants for part-time Adjunct instructionalpositions. Adjunct instructional faculty mostly teach 200-levelsections of in-person Introduction to Sociology and Introduction toCriminology courses, with an opportunity to teach upper-levelelectives in Sociology, Criminal Justice, and Cybercriminology,depending on department needs and applicant qualifications. We tendto have the greatest need for instructors who can teach between8:00 am and 3:00 pm.

Position Type
Part-Time

Type of Recruitment
General Public

Type of Recruitment
General Public

Minimum required education and/or special licenses,registrations, trainings, or certifications

M.S, M.A, or Ph.D. in Sociology, Criminal Justice, Criminology orclosely related fields with a minimum of 18 hours graduate credithours in Sociology.

Criminal Justice or Criminology. JD is required for those teachinglaw-related classes.

Minimum required level and type of experience, knowledge,skills, and abilities

Preferred Qualifications

Availability to teach in-person on Old Dominon University’sNorfolk, VA campus between the hours of 8:00 AM and 3:00 pm.

Conditions of Employment

Location
Norfolk, VA

Job Open Date
08/03/2026

Application Review Date

Open Until Filled
Yes

Application Instructions

Interested candidates must apply via;
https://jobs.odu.edu/postings/25477 and submit thefollowing:

• A cover letter detailing preparation and experience teaching inthe fields of Criminal Justice, Criminology, Cynercriminology,and/or Sociology.
• A curriculum vita.
• Unofficial graduate transcripts.
• Contact information for three professional references.

Application review will recur whenever openings arise. Only thoseselected for interviews will be contacted.

Questions or requests for additional information can be sent to Dr.Ruth Triplett, chair of the search committee, via email [e-mail].

Telework Friendly
No

Reasonable Accommodation Request

If you are an individual with a disability and require reasonableaccommodation, please contact the Division of Talent Management andCulture at [phone].

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision

The contractor will not discharge or in any other mannerdiscriminate against employees or applicants because they haveinquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay ofanother employee or applicant. However, employees who have accessto the compensation information of other employees or applicants asa part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay ofother employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwisehave access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is(a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtheranceof an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including aninvestigation conducted by the employer, or consistent withcontractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

About the College

www.odu.edu/al

About the Department

www.odu.edu/sociology