Adjunct Instructor - School of Criminal Justice

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Job Overview

On a part-time limited basis, the Adjunct Faculty member’s primary academic functions include teaching, discovering, creating, and reporting knowledge to a diverse set of students. The School of Criminal Justice at the University of Cincinnati is looking for Adjunct Instructors to teach classes in the Criminal Justice program. This position will support the University’s mission and commitment to excellence and diversity in our students, faculty, staff, and all other activities.

Essential Functions

• On a part-time basis, conduct and teach assigned undergraduate-level and/or graduate-level courses in the School of Criminal Justice program.
• May serve as an academic adviser for students and evaluate coursework.
• Engage in other activities ancillary to or in support of his or her responsibilities.
• Review, and where necessary, respond in a timely manner to all University-related communications.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• Academic degree in an appropriate discipline and prior teaching experience.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to present complex material to students unfamiliar with a subject.
• Ability to work and collaborate with individuals from a variety of culturally diverse backgrounds.

Required Education

• Candidates for this position must have earned a Master’s degree or higher in Criminal Justice or a related field.

Required Experience

• Excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to present complex material to students unfamiliar with a subject.
• Ability to work and collaborate with individuals from a variety of backgrounds.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment- Office environment/no specific unusual physical or environmental demands.

Compensation and BenefitsUC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. (UC Benefits Link) Eligibility may vary by position and FTE. Highlights include:
Pay Rate Information:
Tuition RemissionAs a part-time employee, UC provides a limited tuition remission benefit based on role. Tuition remission covers tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the university.
Robust Retirement PlansAs a UC employee, you won’t contribute to Social Security (except Medicare). Instead, you’ll choose between state pension plans (OPERS, STRS).
Real Work-Life BalanceUC prioritizes work-life balance with a generous time-off policy, including:
Vacation and sick time – pro-rated by FTE. Includes paid holidays and additional end-of-year paid time off (Winter Season Days).
Additional Benefits Include:Competitive salary based on experienceProfessional development & mentorship opportunitiesUniversity employee discount programTo learn more about why UC is a great place to work, please visit our Careers Page.