Adjunct, Criminal Justice - (ADJ000577) Adjunct, Criminal Justice Department Name:D0011 Criminal Justice
Description
Description
The Department of Criminal Justice and Social Work of the University of Houston Downtown seeks Criminal Justice adjunct faculty to teach undergraduates in the applicant's area of expertise.
To be considered as a candidate for this position, an applicant must provide an application, cover letter, curriculum vitae, unofficial transcripts, and a list of up to five (5) courses in the UHD undergraduate curricula that the candidate is qualified to teach based upon documented academic and professional credentials.
Before UHD makes an official hire, the hiring manager may also ask the candidate to provide two (2) letters of reference and agree to an interview via Zoom.
Required Attachments: Curriculum Vitae, Cover Letter/Letter of Application, List of UHD CJ Courses the Candidate Can Teach, Unofficial Transcripts.
To obtain a list of courses in the UHD criminal justice undergraduate curricula, CLICK HERE and filter by the "CJ" prefix.
EEO/AA
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- A Master's Degree, and a minimum of 18 graduate semester hours in Criminal Justice or Criminology course work, OR a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree
Preferred Qualifications
- A Ph.D. in Criminal Justice or Criminology
Due to subject-matter credentialing, initial preference will go to candidates with a Ph.D. in Criminal Justice or Criminology for all criminal justice courses. Secondarily, those with a Master's Degree and a minimum of 18 graduate semester hours in Criminal Justice or Criminology coursework will receive preference. Finally, applicants with a J.D. but who do not possess either 1) a Ph.D. in Criminal Justice or Criminology or 2) a Master's Degree with at least 18 graduate semester hours in Criminal Justice or Criminology, may be hired. J.D. only applicants will need to be credentialed as an exceptional case, and the hiring manager will ask such a candidate to provide additional evidence of "substantial accomplishments in the field" or "significant professional experience."
About University of Houston Downtown
The University of Houston-Downtown is a comprehensive four-year university offering bachelor’s and selected master’s degree programs and providing strong academic and career preparation as well as life-long learning opportunities. Located in the heart of the city, the University reflects the diversity of the Greater Houston Metropolitan Area, and, through its academic programs, engages with the community to address the needs and advance the development of the region. UHD is an inclusive community dedicated to integrating teaching, service, and scholarly research to develop students’ talents and prepare them for success in a dynamic global society. UHD draws students from throughout the Greater Houston area. UHD is considered one of the most ethnically diverse liberal arts institutions in the southwest, a distinction that indicates the student body accurately reflects the Houston community's wealth of cultures, languages and nationalities. The University offers all students a specially tailored opportunity for quality higher education, as well as small classes. UHD employs over 1,100 faculty and staff.
Since opening its doors in 1974, UHD has grown in mission and service, and now offers baccalaureate degrees in 45 areas and nine master's degree programs. Over 15,000 students attend classes in five colleges: Marilyn Davies College of Business; Humanities and Social Sciences; Public Service; Sciences and Technology; and University College. UHD boasts over 56,000 alumni and is noted nationally as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution and a Minority-Serving Institution. As one of the four distinct and separate components of the University of Houston System, UHD offers educational opportunities and access to students from a variety of backgrounds, including many first-generation college students, students who work full- or part-time, students with additional family obligations, and students who transfer from community colleges and other higher education institutions. The University of Houston System is a public system of higher education that includes three other universities in addition to UHD—the University of Houston , UH-Clear Lake and UH-Victoria .
Required Attachments by Candidate: Curriculum Vitae, Cover Letter/Letter of Application, Unofficial Transcripts
Schedule
: Part-time
Job Posting
: Jan 10, 2022, 12:53:55 PM
Closing Date (Period for Applying) - External
: Ongoing
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