Adjunct Assistant Professor/Instructor in Criminal Justice or Homeland Security

St. John's University • Queens Campus, NY

25d • Onsite

About The Position

St. John’s University’s Division of Criminal Justice and Homeland Security invites applications for adjunct faculty positions teaching a variety of courses during the Spring 2026 semester. The division is based on the University’s Queens campus and prepares students for careers in criminal justice and homeland security through specialized courses and practical internships.

For undergraduate programs, faculty teach face-to-face in 85-minute sessions that meet twice a week. For graduate programs, the division seeks faculty with terminal degrees and online teaching experience. Rank and salary depend on education, relevant industry experience, and college teaching experience. The adjunct faculty member works under the direct supervision of the Division Chair.

Applicants submit a CV documenting teaching experience, courses taught, and industry experience through St. John’s University’s adjunct faculty career page. The stated pay rates are $1,803 per contact hour for an Adjunct Instructor, $1,906 per contact hour for an Adjunct Assistant Professor, and $2,009 per contact hour for an Adjunct Associate Professor. Compensation is commensurate with qualifications and experience and contingent on the departmental budget. Offers are subject to satisfactory references and verification of employment and education. St. John’s University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

• For undergraduate teaching: a master’s degree and at least five years of significant work experience in the field.
• For graduate teaching: a terminal degree, at least five years of significant work experience in the field, and previous online teaching experience.
• Teaching and relevant experience in higher education and in fields such as law enforcement, corrections, emergency management, intelligence, investigations, critical infrastructure protection, or security-related work.
• Submit a CV that includes teaching experience, courses taught, and industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and distribute a course outline in accordance with the course syllabus.
• Develop instructional materials, including lectures, readings, assignments, exams, and projects, to achieve the learning outcomes in the syllabus.
• Evaluate student performance throughout the semester and provide periodic, constructive feedback.
• Evaluate student performance and post grades as directed by the Provost’s Office; be available to discuss grades with students in person, by email, or by phone.
• Promptly respond to requests for information before, during, and after the course as required by the Division Chair and the CCPS Dean’s Office.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Tuition remission
• 403(b) employer contribution
• Employee assistance program
• Liberal paid time off policies
• Access to performing arts, libraries, bookstores, dining facilities, campus recreation, and sporting events

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level