Adjunct Faculty, Criminal Justice

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Instruct Introduction to Criminal Justice (CCJS 100) remotely in a fully online, asynchronous format.

• Maintain an active presence in the classroom at least five days a week.

• Introduce yourself with a welcome announcement and facilitate discussions.

• Enhance the pre-existing curriculum with your professional insights and real-world examples.

• Create an inclusive and culturally responsive atmosphere for adult learners.

• Address student inquiries and provide feedback within the designated timeframes.

• Submit final grades within the expected timeline.

• Utilize data tools to monitor student engagement and initiate proactive outreach to at-risk students.

• Collaborate with success coaches, academic staff, and portfolio directors.

• Guide struggling students to UMGC support resources.

• Engage in the Program Hub, faculty community, and participate in ongoing training.

• Teach 8-week sessions for 3-credit courses, generally catering to 25–35 students.

⛳️ Requirements

• Master's degree in Criminal Justice or a related field from an accredited higher education institution.

• Professional experience in the field of Criminal Justice.

• Candidates must possess and be able to maintain their legal status in the country where they apply to teach.

• Proficiency in written and spoken English adequate for teaching course content, engaging with students, and assessing academic work in English.

• A deeply student-centered approach grounded in empathy, flexibility, professional integrity, and cultural responsiveness.

• Local applicants only; UMGC does not provide logistical support for this position.

• A cover letter and resume are required.

• Unofficial transcripts are necessary.

• International degrees may need translation or degree evaluation from a NACES-approved vendor.

🏝️ Benefits

• A standardized, pre-designed unified course model complete with rubrics, OER materials, library resources, and digital textbooks available at no cost.

• Flexible asynchronous schedule.

• Comprehensive online orientation.

• Continuous cost-free professional development opportunities.

• Health care benefits, including medical (with vision), dental, and prescription plans for individuals and families.

• Term Life Insurance.

• Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance.

• Supplemental retirement plans, including 401(k), 403(b), 457(b), and Roth options.

• Equal opportunity and workplace accommodation support.