VTSU Online Instructor – CRJ-2080-SO01: Correctional Philosophies and Practices
About The Position
Vermont State University Online seeks an adjunct instructor to teach CRJ-2080-SO01: Correctional Philosophies and Practices, a three-credit Criminal Justice course during the Spring 2027 semester, from March 15 through May 2, 2027. The course is taught 100% online using Canvas. The course examines historical and contemporary philosophies and practices of sentencing, punishment, and rehabilitation in American corrections, including institutional and community-based corrections, facilities, probation, intermediate sanctions, parole, and special and controversial issues in the field. VTSU Online provides a generic Canvas course template. The instructor designs the course with support from an instructional designer and adds course outcomes and weekly content, including academic materials, readings, videos, discussions, assignments, and assessments aligned with the course description. The instructor must follow VTSU Online Standards for course design and readiness, instructor presence, student engagement, assessment, and accessibility. The full course must be ready and published at least one week before the semester begins. Vermont State University describes its mission as fostering the intellectual, creative, and personal growth of every student in a community committed to diversity and inclusion, and providing innovative professional and liberal arts educational experiences that prepare students to be critical thinkers and engaged global citizens. The university is an Equal Opportunity Employer and states that it does not discriminate on protected grounds. It will make reasonable accommodations for the known disability of an otherwise qualified applicant.
Requirements
- At least a master’s degree in a related discipline, or equivalent experience.
- At least five years of experience teaching fully online, asynchronous courses.
- Demonstrated familiarity with adult learning theory.
- Submit a cover letter, resume, letter of reference, academic transcript, and statement of commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Canvas.
Responsibilities
- Design the course using the VTSU Online Canvas template, with support from an instructional designer.
- Add course outcomes and weekly content, including readings, videos, discussions, and assessments, in alignment with the course description.
- Follow VTSU Online Standards for course design, readiness, instructor presence, student engagement, assessment, and accessibility.
- Ensure the full course is ready and published at least one week before the semester begins.
- Teach the three-credit course online using Canvas.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
