Adjunct faculty - sociology/criminal justice/criminology
please see special instructions for more details.
complete applications are to include a cover letter and cv. This is a pooled position from which adjunct/affiliates will be hired as needed. As openings occur, we will draw candidates from this pool until may 2026 or until positions are filled for the current academic year. Applicants not chosen are invited to re-apply for consideration on or after june 1, 2026.
position information
position title
position title adjunct faculty - sociology/criminal justice/criminology
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elizabeth m. Garcia
title ix coordinator
the office of equity and diversity
institute of molecular biology & medicine, suite 315
elizabeth.garcia2@scranton.edu
(570) 941-6645
https://www.scranton.edu/equity-diversity/
the university of scranton is an equal opportunity employer/educator.
university mission
the university is a catholic and jesuit university animated by the spiritual vision and the tradition of excellence characteristic of the society of jesus and those who share in its way of proceeding. All candidates must indicate how they would help communicate and support the catholic and jesuit identity and mission of the university. The university’s mission statement and a description of the history and concepts of the ignatian teaching philosophy may be found at https://www.scranton.edu/about/jesuit-tradition/index.shtml .
department
job purpose
to staff a variety of courses each semester in the field of criminal justice, cybersecurity, & sociology. Adjunct faculty may instruct one or more courses or labs on campus each semester as needed basis.
adjunct/affiliate faculty are expected to teach a specified course(s); prepare course materials; provide support and guidance to students; and report grades.
additional skills required
- master’s degree in criminal justice or related field
preferred education
- abd or phd in criminal justice or related field. Teaching experience.
minimum job experience requirements
preferred qualifications
- teaching experience
- experience working in the field of criminal justice and/or with populations affected by it
years of experience
full time/part time
full time/part time part-time
annual schedule
annual schedule n/a
rank
rank part time/adjunct faculty
is this posting collecting references?
is this posting collecting references? No- do not provide references at this time.
posting number
posting number f00548p
open date
open date 05/14/2025
close date
open until filled yes
special instructions to applicants
complete applications are to include a cover letter and cv. This is a pooled position from which adjunct/affiliates will be hired as needed. As openings occur, we will draw candidates from this pool until may 2026 or until positions are filled for the current academic year. Applicants not chosen are invited to re-apply for consideration on or after june 1, 2026.
supplemental questions
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