Adjunct Faculty – School of Criminology and Criminal Justice – Oakland, CA

Northeastern University•Oakland, CA

About The Position

The School of Criminology and Criminal Justice, within Northeastern University’s College of Social Sciences and Humanities, prepares students for professional and research careers in criminal justice, criminology, and related fields. Its multidisciplinary and comparative social science approach is used to understand, predict, and explain crime and contribute to public policy in urban communities. The School uses active learning to support students’ intellectual and ethical development and their understanding of crime and efforts to improve community safety and justice. The School offers bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral programs in criminology and criminal justice policy. Adjunct faculty are sought to teach undergraduate and graduate courses. Preferred class availability is between 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m.; applicants should indicate their availability in their cover letter. Positions may become available throughout the year, depending on enrollment and departmental needs. Qualified applications will be kept on file for additional openings.

Requirements

A master’s degree in criminal justice, criminology, or a related social science discipline is required.
A JD is required to teach law courses.
Applicants must be able to maintain valid U.S. work authorization throughout the appointment without Northeastern University visa sponsorship.
Submit a CV and cover letter.
Indicate class availability in the cover letter.

Nice To Haves

Teaching ability in Criminal Law, Security, Policing, Violence, Victimology, Research Methods, or Forensic Science.
Commitment to high-quality instruction at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Responsibilities

Teach courses in the School of Criminology and Criminal Justice at the undergraduate and/or graduate level.
Provide high-quality instruction using approaches consistent with the School’s active-learning mission.