Texas A&M University System·Killeen, Texas
The adjunct faculty member is responsible for teaching undergraduate criminal justice courses and developing course syllabi. They must also provide academic support to students enrolled in their classes.
Job Title Adjunct Faculty - Criminal Justice Agency Texas A&M University - Central Texas Department College Of Arts & Sciences Proposed Minimum Salary Commensurate Job Location Killeen, Texas Job Type Faculty
Description of Job Responsibility/Duty: 100% - Teaches an undergraduate level class in criminal justice as needed. Writes syllabi for the courses to be taught using the approved format of the College of Arts and Sciences. Meets with students enrolled in their classes when students need additional assistance with class material and assignments. Job Summary/Basic Function: Primarily responsible for the teaching/learning process. Adjunct instructors are hired to teach on a temporary and part-time basis. Adjunct instructors teaching courses for credit must meet the same requirements for professional and scholarly preparation as their full-time counterparts teaching in the same discipline.
Minimum Qualifications: Master’s degree in Criminal Justice or related field and undergraduate teaching experience
Ph.D. in Criminal Justice or related field Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Experience in teaching in criminal justice. Show expertise in and commitment to undergraduate criminal justice education. Exhibit enthusiasm for undergraduate teaching and employing innovative teaching methods. Required Applicant Documents: Cover letter Curriculum Vitae Transcripts All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check. Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer committed to diversity. All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check. Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.
Candidates must hold a Master’s degree in Criminal Justice or a related field and possess undergraduate teaching experience. A Ph.D. in Criminal Justice or a related field is preferred.
Market context
Texas institutions often hire Criminal Justice adjunct faculty as enrollment and course schedules create changing instructional needs, so openings may vary by campus and term. Candidates are more competitive with a relevant master’s degree, undergraduate teaching experience, and preferably a Ph.D.; review course requirements and prepare teaching examples before applying. Requirements and benefits here are AI-summarized from the original job description, saving research time.
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