VTSU Online Instructor – CRJ-3050-SO01: Law and Society
About The Position
Vermont State University Online seeks an adjunct instructor to teach CRJ-3050-SO01: Law and Society, a three-credit Criminal Justice course, during the Spring 2027 semester from March 15, 2027, through May 2, 2027. The course is taught 100% online using Canvas. VTSU Online provides a generic Canvas course template and support from an instructional designer. The instructor designs the course and adds weekly outcomes, academic materials, readings, videos, discussions, assignments, and assessments aligned with the course description. The course examines the nature and function of civil and criminal law in modern society, highlighting current legal issues and their relationship to social institutions. Prerequisites are CRJ-1010 or permission of the instructor. Instructors must follow VTSU Online Standards for course design and readiness, instructor presence, student engagement, expectations, assessment of student work, and accessibility. The complete course must be ready and published at least one week before the semester begins. The position is part-time and adjunct, with scheduled hours listed as 20 per week. Compensation depends on online teaching experience and bargaining-unit status; the starting range is $1,000–$1,250 per credit, and the budgeted wage is $1,000 per credit. Vermont State University fosters students’ intellectual, creative, and personal growth in a community committed to diversity and inclusion. The university encourages applications from people from ethnic minority groups and other underrepresented backgrounds and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified applicants with known disabilities.
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 is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Design the course using the structured VTSU Online Canvas template, with support from an instructional designer.
- Add course outcomes, academic materials, readings, videos, discussions, assignments, and assessments aligned 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 Law and Society course fully online using Canvas.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
