Traditional Adjunct Instructor-Criminal Justice

Southern Nazarene University; Bethany (OK); On-site; USD 17,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Southern Nazarene University seeks adjunct instructors to teach undergraduate Criminal Justice courses, including Introduction to Criminal Justice and other related classes, with courses offered online or on the Bethany campus. In-person teaching is preferred when possible.

The role requires a graduate degree, strong verbal and written communication skills, and alignment with the university's Christian mission.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree or Ph.D. in Criminal Justice or related field.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Must profess faith in Jesus Christ and support SNU mission.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses on assigned days and times.
• Plan lessons addressing learning outcomes for students.
• Use technology to enhance instruction and assessment.
• Design, administer, and grade assessments to measure student learning.
• Gather samples of course assignments for documentation.
• Maintain an up-to-date grade book in the LMS.
• Maintain an attendance record.
• Set up and use an LMS site for assigned course(s).
• Administer final exams on scheduled days.
• Submit final grades as requested by the Registrar.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Verbal communication

Education

Master’s or Ph.D. in Criminal Justice

Tools

Learning Management System

Computer algebra system

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Bethany Campus - Bethany, OK 73008
Position Type: Adjunct Instructor
Education Level: Graduate Degree
Travel Percentage: None
Part-time/Exempt

Work Schedule

Courses may be taught online, Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, or Monday through Thursday 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm. In-person teaching preferred.

Job Summary

The SNU Department of History, Politics, and Law seeks adjunct instructors to teach undergraduate Criminal Justice courses, including Introduction to Criminal Justice; Investigations, Interrogations, and Interviews; Forensic Evidence and Crime Scene Investigations; Criminal Law, or another course that reflects the applicant’s course of study or occupational area of specialization.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses on assigned days and times
• Plan lessons that address particular learning outcomes and the needs of students.
• Use technology to enhance instruction and assessment.
• Design, administer, and grade assessments to measure student learning.
• Gather a sample of course assignments as requested for documentation for SNU General Education Council and any specialized accreditation.
• Maintain an accurate, up-to-date grade book in our Learning Management System.
• Maintain an accurate, up-to-date attendance record.
• Set up and make proper use of a Learning Management System site for assigned course(s).
• Administer a final exam on the day and time scheduled by the Registrar.
• Submit final grades as requested by the Registrar.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Southern Nazarene University is an expression of the Church of the Nazarene. According to SNU policy, all faculty and staff must profess faith in Jesus Christ, possess a strong personal Christian commitment and be committed to the SNU mission to make Christlike disciples through higher education in a Christ centered community.
• As an institution of the Church of the Nazarene, applicants must understand and embrace the biblical principle that all people are created in the image of God and should be treated with dignity and respect, including a belief in equal opportunity to work, contribute, and flourish without discrimination.
• Master’s Degree or Ph.D. in Criminal Justice or a related field
• Possess strong verbal and written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in face‑to‑face classroom instruction at the undergraduate level
• Experience using discovery learning or inquiry‑based learning for instruction
• Experience using a computer algebra system for instruction and assessment

Supervision Received

Receives supervision and work assignments from a designated supervisor, although other staff members in the unit may provide work direction.

Supervision Exercised

No supervision of others necessary for this position.

Benefits

This position is not eligible for benefits.