VTSU Online Instructor – CRJ-3170-SO01: Ethical Issues in Criminal Justice

Vermont State University; Johnson (VT); Remote; USD 46.000 - 57.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

Vermont State University Online seeks an adjunct instructor to teach CRJ-3170-SO01: Ethical Issues in Criminal Justice, a 3-credit course, Spring 2027. The course is delivered fully online via Canvas and prepared by an instructional designer.

The instructor will develop outcomes, materials, and activities in line with VTSU Online Standards and ensure course readiness before the semester starts. A master's degree and online teaching experience are required.

Qualifikationen

• Master's degree in a related discipline.
• Minimum of five years of online teaching experience.
• Experience with Canvas is preferred.
• Familiarity with adult learning theory.

Aufgaben

• Add outcomes, academic materials, discussions and assignments that support the course description.
• Adhere to VTSU Online Standards addressing instructor presence, student engagement, assessment and accessibility.
• Design and publish weekly content aligned with the course description with instructional designer support.
• Ensure readiness of the full course at least one week before the semester start.

Kenntnisse

Online teaching experience

Ausbildung

Master's degree in related discipline

Tools

Canvas

Jobbeschreibung

Vermont State University Online seeks an adjunct instructor to teach a 3-credit Criminal Justice course during the Spring 2027 semester between 3/15/2027-5/2/2027. The course will be taught 100% online using Canvas.Vermont State University fosters the intellectual, creative, and personal growth of every student in a community committed to diversity and inclusion. We provide innovative professional and liberal arts educational experiences that prepare students to be critical thinkers and engaged global citizens.POSITION:Part-time, Adjunct InstructorRESPONSIBILITIES:VTSU Online uses Canvas and provides a generic course template for all courses. The instructor is responsible for adding outcomes, academic materials, discussion and assignment that support the course description. Additionally, VTSU Online instructors are obligated to adhere to the VTSU Online Standards that address instructor presence, student engagement, instructor expectations, and assessment of student work.Course # & Name : CRJ-3170-SO01: Ethical Issues in Criminal JusticeCredits: 3Course description:This class in applied ethics is designed to introduce upper-level CRJ students to ethical theories and help them apply these theories to real world dilemmas they may confront as criminal justice practitioners. Among the topics explored in this class are: the meaning of morality and ethics, the problem of defining right wrong/good-bad behavior, the connections between law, morality and justice, and the consideration of what consequences should befall those caught in unethical behavior. Ethical checklists and decision-making strategies are also examined and evaluated.Qualifications:For consideration, candidates must possess at least a master's degree in a related discipline or equivalent experience. For consideration, candidates must possess at least a master’s degree in a related discipline. A minimum of five years of experience teaching fully online, asynchronous courses is required, along with demonstrated familiarity with adult learning theory. Experience with Canvas is preferred. Faculty are responsible for designing their own course with the full support of an instructional designer and the structured VTSU Online Canvas Template. Instructors are expected to add weekly content including outcomes, readings, videos, discussions, and assessments in alignment with the course description, and follow and VTSU Online Standards of course design, readiness, instructor presence, engagement, assessment, and accessibility. The full course must be ready and published at least one week prior to the start of the semester.Candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, a letter of reference, academic transcript, and statement of commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. Compensation is dependent upon online teaching experience (within and outside of the Vermont State Colleges System) and bargaining unit status; the starting range is between $1000-1250 per credit.The University values diversity and inclusion and strongly encourages applications from members of ethnic minority groups and other under-represented backgrounds. VTSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any individual because of race, color, religion, ancestry, place of birth, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age or veteran status, or against a qualified individual with a disability, or any other person whose status is protected under local, state or federal laws. In compliance with ADA requirements, we will make reasonable accommodations for the known disability of an otherwise qualified applicant. Applicants needing special accommodations should contact Human Resources.DATES: 3/15/2027-5/2/2027Scheduled Hours Weekly:40Budgeted Wage for this Position:$1000/credit.Exempt Status:ExemptGrade:P01Job Posting Responsibilities:Unit Determination:VTSU Online Faculty - VSC Faculty Federation