Visiting Lecturer of Criminal Justice

University of North Texas System•Dallas, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of North Texas at Dallas invites applications for the position of Visiting Lecturer in the department of Criminal Justice, Sociology, and Emergency Services Administration. The successful candidate will be expected to teach four courses per semester and to assist in the further development of the UNTD criminal justice program. This 9-month appointment begins September 1, 2026, and ends May 31, 2027. Expectations for non-tenure track faculty include excellence in the areas of teaching and service, resulting in teaching four courses (12 hours) in the fall and spring semesters. This workload expectation can be fulfilled through a combination of teaching and program development or other duties assigned by the department. Faculty are also expected to participate in department and college meetings and fall and spring commencement ceremonies, and other service activities such as curriculum development, online course development, student recruitment, program assessment, and committee leadership.

Requirements

Master’s degree. in Criminal Justice, Criminology, or a closely related field.
Evidence or demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching.
Demonstrated experience in teaching undergraduate criminal justice courses at an institution of higher education.
Experience in curriculum development and developing interdisciplinary programs.
Demonstrated experience in teaching in an online environment.
Demonstrated effective written and verbal communication skills.
Strong instructional design and course development skills.
Ability to facilitate engaging online, hybrid, and face-to-face instruction.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proficient use of educational technology and digital learning tools.
Ability to create inclusive and supportive learning environments.
Ability to assess student learning outcomes and provide constructive feedback.
Ability to work collaboratively with faculty and staff.
Ability to maintain flexible schedule to meet academic demands.
Ability to integrate real-world human services experience into classroom instruction.

Nice To Haves

Ph.D. in Criminal Justice, Criminology, or a closely related field.
Three plus years working in the criminal justice field.
Teaching experience in the learning management system Canvas.
Experience with QM online learning requirements.

Responsibilities

Teaching four undergraduate courses per semester.
Participating in activities such as student recruitment, program assessment, program development.
Participating in department and college meetings.
Participating in fall and spring commencement ceremonies.