Adjunct Instructor - Criminal Justice

Lakeland University, a liberal arts institution, wishes to hire and build a pool of adjunct instructors for open and future part-time teaching assignments and invites applicants from a diverse group for these positions. We have an immediate need for fall, 2025 and beyond.

This adjunct instructor will facilitate the teaching and learning of a Criminal Law class to online adult students via Blackboard Ultra, Lakeland's LMS. We require a qualified adjunct instructor for the following Criminal Justice course during the fall, 2025 semester: CRJ 345: Criminal Law (3 semester credits)

Qualified candidates must meet one of these two sets of qualifications below:

• Ph.D. in CRJ with clear graduate level coursework in Criminal Law or Criminal Procedure
• JD and 5 or more years working as a lawyer in criminal cases (either prosecution or defense)

Candidates with a Ph.D. in sociology that includes a clear emphasis in criminology may apply and include a doctoral transcript for consideration.

Candidates with a MA or MS in Criminal Justice or Criminology may apply and include a graduate transcript for consideration. Clear evidence of coursework in criminology, including substantive case law (not court structure and administration) is required.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Lakeland University does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term. If you have questions regarding this, please contact Human Resources.

Lakeland University is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Educator.