Adjunct Faculty- BS Criminal Justice
About The Position
We're looking for part-time faculty who bring warmth, empathy, and genuine care to online teaching. You'll guide students through their learning, provide thoughtful feedback, and build meaningful connections through clear, timely communication. You'll work in a community that values students and faculty equally—where respect, support, and human connection come first. Everything we do is guided by a commitment to social impact. As pioneers in online education, we've built a community of care where inclusive teaching isn't a buzzword—it's how we show up every day. We believe in the worth and dignity of every person in our classrooms. The best learning happens when everyone feels valued and seen. Our students are working adults. They're balancing education with work, family, and life. We meet them where they are and walk alongside them. We're all lifelong learners here, and we understand the challenge of balancing life and learning. We recognize how intersectionality shapes our students' lives, and we provide community, support, and rigor tailored to each person.
Requirements
- B.S. Criminal Justice: Criminal Law, Courts and Procedures, Victimology, Crisis Interventions, Probation and Parole, Terrorism.
- Masters Degree in Criminal Justice or a related field required.
- Capacity and willingness to provide individualized instructional support and guidance to students with a wide range of professional and lived experience.
- Demonstrate capacity through application materials to support Walden University’s mission and vision.
Nice To Haves
- Have experience with students juggling multiple responsibilities
- Work well with colleagues to support students
- Have an advanced degree with relevant experience
- Excel at building community online (online teaching experience required)
- Prioritize teaching
- Research, scholarship, or thought leadership
- Community involvement or social change work
- 1 to 2 years Teaching experience in higher education preferred and/or a capacity and willingness to instruct within Walden’s Person-Centered and Community of Care approach to fostering human potential through teaching.
- Experience with distance learning Preferred
Responsibilities
- Engage in your classroom at least 4 days per week
- Facilitate discussion board conversations
- Assess student work with caring, timely feedback
- Be available via video or phone when needed
- Create a supportive virtual classroom where students feel safe
- Potentially collaborate on developing course content
- Serve on committees
- Support college needs or course maintenance
- Collaborate with colleagues on faculty-lead and leadership directed projects
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
