Adjunct Instructor

Department: Criminal Justice & Legal Studies

Job Summary:

The Department of Criminal Justice & Legal Studies at The University of Mississippi invites applications for Adjunct Instructors. Selected applicants will join a pool of instructors for future part-time teaching appointments when a course opening is available, and the applicant’s qualifications match departmental instructional needs. Adjunct Instructors focus on teaching in their areas of academic, professional, or practitioner expertise in criminal justice, legal studies, and related fields.

Job Description:

The duties and responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to:

• Instruct undergraduate and/or graduate students in assigned courses.
• Develop and maintain course materials, learning activities, assignments, and assessments to achieve course learning outcomes.
• Deliver instruction in face-to-face, online, hybrid, or other approved formats.
• Evaluate student performance and provide timely feedback.
• Maintain accurate course records and submit grades and other required materials by established deadlines.
• Communicate with students in a timely and professional manner.
• Be familiar with university-approved learning management systems and instructional technologies.
• Faculty assigned to teach online courses must complete required University of Mississippi Blackboard teaching training prior to instruction.
• Follow department, school, and university policies and expectations.
• Other duties as determined by the Department of Criminal Justice & Legal Studies.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree with at least 18 graduate credit hours from an accredited college or university in criminal justice, criminology, legal studies, law, public administration, sociology, psychology, political science, or a closely related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous teaching experience at the college or university level.
• Experience teaching in online and/or hybrid learning environments.
• Professional experience in criminal justice, legal studies, law, corrections, courts, law enforcement, victim services, emergency management, homeland security, cybersecurity, or related fields and/or a terminal degree (Ph.D., J.D., or other relevant terminal degree).
• Experience using learning management systems and instructional technologies.

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Job Responsibilities:

Education Qualifications:

Master's, Master's: Criminal Justice (Required), MCJ

Experience:

Interview Requirement:

Interview Requirements: Any candidate who is called for an interview must notify the Department of Equal Opportunity/Regulatory Compliance in writing of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.

EEO Statement:

The University of Mississippi provides equal opportunity in any employment practice, education program, or education activity to all qualified persons. The University complies with all applicable laws regarding equal opportunity and affirmative action and does not unlawfully discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based upon race, color, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, citizenship, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetic information.

Background Check Statement:

The University of Mississippi is committed to providing a safe campus community. UM conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.