Title: Adjunct Instructor: Criminal Justice
Employee Classification: Adjunct Faculty
Campus: University of North Texas
Division: UNT-Provost
SubDivision-Department: UNT-Col of Publ Affairs & Hlth Sci
Department: UNT-Criminal Justice-135340
Job Location: Denton
Salary: Compensation is competitive and commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and discipline, in accordance with university guidelines and available funding.
FTE: Varies based on assignment
Retirement Eligibility: Eligibility based on semesterly assignment, for more information visit https://hr.untsystem.edu/benefits/
About Us - Values Overview
Department Summary
The Department of Criminal Justice is committed to excellence in teaching, research, and service. Our faculty is comprised of nationally recognized scholars focusing on interdisciplinary solutions to the complex problems of crime and disorder.
Position Overview
The Department of Criminal Justice seeks qualified individuals for its Adjunct Instructor pool and welcomes applicants at any time. This posting is for the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 and Summer 2027 semesters.
The anticipated need is for Adjunct Instructors whose duties may include, but are not limited to teaching the following courses:
CJUS 2100; CJUS 3201; CJUS 3210; CJUS 3300; CJUS 3310; CJUS 3320; CJUS 3340; CJUS 3400; CJUS 3410; CJUS 3600; CJUS 3610; CJUS 3620; CJUS 3630; CJUS 3700; CJUS 4200; CJUS 4250; CJUS 4330; CJUS 4350; CJUS 4360; CJUS 4370; CJUS 4380; CJUS ; CJUS 4460.
The descriptions of courses can be found here in the course catalog.
Minimum Qualifications
A master's degree in the discipline or a minimum of 18 graduate credit hours directly related to the assigned courses(s).
Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree in Criminal Justice from an accredited college or university; experience teaching Criminal Justice courses; experience teaching online courses.
Required License/Registration/Certifications
Physical Requirements
Communicating with others to exchange information.
Environmental Hazards
No adverse environmental conditions expected.
Work Schedule
varies based on assignment
Driving University Vehicle
No
Security Sensitive
This is a Security Sensitive Position.
Special Instructions
Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted.
Benefits
For information regarding our Benefits, click here.
EEO Statement
The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit –and takes actions to prevent – discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking), and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices, and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities. UNT System Administration promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment, and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. System Administration also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist, or participate in a related investigation or proceeding.