Part-Time Lecturer - School of Criminology and Criminal Justice - Arlington, VA

Northeastern University•Arlington, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The College of Social Sciences and Humanities’ School of Criminology and Criminal Justice seeks part-time instructors to teach graduate courses in the Master of Science in Criminology and Criminal Justice (MSCJ) Program at Northeastern University’s Arlington, Virginia campus. Courses may cover Criminology, Global Criminology, Criminal Justice, and topical areas such as Immigration and Crime, Security, Research Methods, and Statistical Analysis. Instructors will support the MSCJ Program launching in Arlington. Candidates qualified to teach Research Methods and/or Statistical Analysis may also be considered on a rolling basis for courses beginning in Spring 2027 and beyond. These courses serve students in the Master of Criminology and Criminal Justice, Master of Public Policy, Master of Public Administration, Master of Science in Urban Informatics, and Master of Science in Applied Quantitative Methods for Social Analysis programs. Teaching will take place in a traditional classroom at the Arlington campus, with the possibility of teaching additional online classes for learners throughout the Global Campus Network. Positions are available throughout the year, contingent upon enrollment, funding, and programmatic needs. The rate is $2,085 per credit. Applicants must be able to maintain valid U.S. work authorization throughout the appointment without university visa sponsorship.

Requirements

An advanced (master’s) degree with relevant professional experience may be considered in place of the preferred Ph.D.
Ability to maintain valid U.S. work authorization throughout the appointment without Northeastern University visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Ph.D. in Criminology, Criminal Justice, or a related discipline.
College-level teaching experience.

Responsibilities

Teach graduate courses in Criminology, Global Criminology, and Criminal Justice in the MSCJ Program.
Teach in topical areas such as Immigration and Crime, Security, Research Methods, and/or Statistical Analysis, as qualified.
Potentially teach Research Methods and/or Statistical Analysis courses serving several graduate programs.
Teach in a traditional classroom at the Arlington campus, with the potential to teach additional classes online.