Spring Adjunct Faculty (Criminal Justice) (On Campus)

Texas A&M International University; Laredo (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 96,000; Part time

Job summary

Texas A&M International University seeks qualified applicants for a Spring Adjunct Faculty position in Criminal Justice. The department aims to recruit part-time faculty to teach on-campus classes or online as dictated by student demand during the Spring 2027 term.

Successful candidates may teach up to nine credit hours, hold office hours, and support students as needed with regular campus attendance. A master’s degree is required, and a PhD is preferred for advanced appointments.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in the discipline with 18 graduate hours in Criminal Justice.
• PhD in the discipline (or closely related field) with 18 graduate hours is preferred.
• Experience teaching at the collegiate level is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach up to nine (9) semester credit hours on campus sites or online as dictated by student demand.
• Hold office hours and assist students as needed.
• Position requires face-to-face interactions through a regular schedule of attendance on campus.
• Contribute to departmental activities as needed.

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Education

Master’s degree in Criminal Justice or related with 18 graduate hours

PhD in related field (preferred) with 18 graduate hours

Job description

Job Title

Spring Adjunct Faculty (Criminal Justice) (On Campus)

Agency

Texas A&M International University

Department

Dept, Social Sciences

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Laredo, Texas

Job Type

Faculty

Job Description

The Department of Social Sciences seeks to establish a pool of qualified applicants for future, part-time Adjunct Faculty appointments in Criminal Justice. Successful applicants may teach up to nine (9) semester credit hours within the required discipline at on campus sites or online as dictated by student demand, hold office hours, and assist students as needed. This position requires face-to-face interactions through a regular schedule of attendance on campus.

Education and Experience

• Master’s degree in the discipline, or a closely related area with a minimum of 18 graduate hours in Criminal Science.

Preferred Qualifications

• An earned doctorate in the discipline (or closely related field) with a minimum of 18 graduate hours.
• Previous teaching experience at the collegiate level.
• Prior relevant industry experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
• Ability to interact effectively and professionally with the general public.
• Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize tasks.
• Ability to work under stress and with pressing timelines.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Other information

• The above job duties may not be performed in every Adjunct Faculty position and might not include all related duties that may be performed.
• Adjunct Faculty positions are temporary appointments, assigned per semester and on an as-needed basis.
• These temporary appointments are for the Spring 2027 semester and/or any applicable Spring 2027 sub-terms.

Initial review of applications will begin on November 16th , 2027.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer

Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) is an international university, poised at the Gateway to Mexico and serving as the cultural and intellectual hub of a vibrant multilingual and multicultural community. TAMIU provides over 9000 students with a learning environment anchored by the highest quality programs, built on a solid academic foundation in the arts and sciences. To fulfill its mission, the University offers a range of baccalaureate and masters programs and the Doctor of Philosophy degrees in International Business and Criminal Justice. Programs focus on developing undergraduate and graduate offerings with a progressive international agenda for global study and understanding across all disciplines. TAMIU prepares students for leadership roles in an increasingly complex, culturally diverse state, national, and global society. Through instruction, faculty and student research, and public service, TAMIU improves the quality of lives for citizens of the border region, the State of Texas, and national and international communities. Texas A&M International University is an Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.

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