Criminal Justice Adjunct Instructor Pool AY 2026-2027
About The Position
The University of North Texas at Dallas invites applications for its Criminal Justice Adjunct Instructor pool for the 2026-2027 academic year. At UNT Dallas, we embody the values of “Courageous Integrity”, “Be Curious”, “We Care”, “Better Together”, and “Show Your Fire”. We seek a passionate educator who is committed to empowering students, transforming lives, and strengthening communities. The successful candidate will contribute to UNT Dallas’s mission to foster learning, cultivate curiosity, and create an environment of respect and belonging for all students. The successful candidate will be expected to develop curriculum and provide instruction in a range of classes in Criminal Justice and Justice and Social Policy. Other duties may include coordination with the department Program Coordinator, and other faculty as needed. Adjunct faculty plan courses and implement and evaluate teaching/learning objectives and student learning outcomes. Adjunct faculty undertake the divisional and professional responsibilities of a part-time faculty member, including office hours.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Criminal Justice, or in an equivalent discipline, with at least 18 graduate hours in Criminal Justice and outstanding experience in teaching core-curriculum Criminal Justice courses.
- Strong teaching skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively with students and colleagues.
Nice To Haves
- PhD in Criminal Justice or JD with significant experience in higher education.
- Successful experience teaching adults in a post-secondary institution.
- Specialized work-related or teaching experience that directly relates to the course being taught.
- Experience in online course development and teaching.
- Excellent communication skills in multicultural settings.
Responsibilities
- Develop curriculum and provide instruction in a range of classes in Criminal Justice and Justice and Social Policy.
- Coordinate with the department Program Coordinator, and other faculty as needed.
- Plan courses and implement and evaluate teaching/learning objectives and student learning outcomes.
- Undertake the divisional and professional responsibilities of a part-time faculty member, including office hours.
Benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
