Adjunct Instructor, Criminal Justice

High Point University • High Point, NC

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The department of Criminal Justice at High Point University is seeking to hire an adjunct instructor to teach CRJ 1900 (Intro to the Justice System) in the Spring semester of 2026. The course will start in January and continue through mid-May. The applicant must have a minimum of a master’s degree in criminal justice or a closely related field; prior experience in the criminal justice system or a Ph.D. is preferred but not required. The Intro to the Justice System course is a general course on the pillars of the criminal justice system; it covers topics that include introducing students to law enforcement, law, the court system, punishment, corrections (jails, prisons, and community corrections) and the latest technologies used in the criminal justice system. The instructor is required to prepare engaging lectures (informative and well-organized lectures which include formal learning objectives for each lecture), prepare course-related experiential learning activities, develop and grade tests and/or other assessments, report student attendance and other issues, and report mid-term and final course grades according to university procedures. The applicant must be able to teach the CRJ 1900 course at the scheduled time/days of 5:25pm till 7:05 pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays in the Spring semester of 2026. Applications should include the following items, submitted as a single document: (i) a cover letter addressing qualifications and interest in the position, (ii) curriculum vitae, (iii) an unofficial transcript with the highest awarded degree, and (iv) names and contact information for three professional references. At least one reference should be able to address the applicant’s potential or experience in teaching. For additional information regarding this position, please contact Dr. Alec Szalewski, Chair and Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice, at [email protected]. At High Point University the faculty and staff are devoted to ensuring every student receives an extraordinary education in an inspiring environment with caring people. High Point University is a God, family and country school. High Point University does not sponsor H1-B Visas. High Point University prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, sex, age, disability, genetic information or veteran status and other legally protected statuses. The University encourages all applicants to apply.

Requirements

• Minimum of a master’s degree in criminal justice or a closely related field

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in the criminal justice system
• Ph.D.

Responsibilities

• Prepare engaging lectures (informative and well-organized lectures which include formal learning objectives for each lecture)
• Prepare course-related experiential learning activities
• Develop and grade tests and/or other assessments
• Report student attendance and other issues
• Report mid-term and final course grades according to university procedures
• Teach the CRJ 1900 course at the scheduled time/days of 5:25pm till 7:05 pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays in the Spring semester of 2026

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees