51 Law & Criminal Justice jobs

Adjunct Professor of Law, Health Law Primary Purpose and Essential Functions: McGeorge School of Law invites applications for one adjunct professor position to develop and teach a new fully online, asynchronous course in Health Law and Policy as part of McGeorge's graduate program. This three-unit course will be offered to graduate students studying law, including Master of Science in Law (MSL) and Master of Laws (LLM) students. Courses in the graduate program are to be fully online and asynchronous course tailored to the learning objectives of MSL graduate students studying law, and LLMs who seek to develop expertise in a specific field. The courses are intended to have a strong focus on projects, practical exercises, and case studies. Regular faculty-student interaction, accessibility, and achievement of credit hour standards are the highest priorities. The Health Law course is intended to be an introductory, survey-type course that introduces graduate students to a...

Assistant Professor or Instructor- Criminal Justice, Social Work and Sociology- Social Work Southeast Missouri State University Salary: Depends on Qualifications Job Type: Full-Time Job Number: 202600030 Location: Cape Girardeau, MO Department: Criminal Justice, Social Work and Sociology Closing: Position Summary Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) or Instructor (Non-Tenure Track) Social Work Department of Criminal Justice, Social Work, and Sociology College of Humanities and Social Sciences Southeast Missouri State University (SEMO) invites applications for a full time, 10 month faculty appointment to support its Social Work program, beginning Fall 2026. The Bachelor of Science in Social Work Program at SEMO is CSWE Accredited and currently is developing a fully online degree option. The successful candidate will assist in the development and delivery of the online option and ensure CSWE standards are maintained across the...

Prairie View A&M University Associate/Full Professor and Department Head (Justice Studies) Job Title Associate/Full Professor and Department Head (Justice Studies) Agency Prairie View A&M University Department College Of Juvenile Justice Proposed Minimum Salary Commensurate Job Location Prairie View, Texas Job Type Faculty Job Description The Department Head provides administrative and academic leadership within the Department of Justice Studies. The department serves approximately 400 undergraduate majors and 30 graduate (master and doctoral) students in addition to 9 full-time and several part-time faculty members. The department head leads the unit, provides strategic leadership to the department, manages the budget, mentor's faculty, supports the advancement of teaching and research excellence, advances initiatives geared to student recruitment and retention, creates appropriate new academic programs, promotes the work of the department,...

z-Part-Time Adjunct Faculty Pool - Administration of Justice Salary: $60.60 - $72.51 Hourly Job Type: Part-time Faculty Job Number: 4270-af-AJ Closing: Location: Visalia/Tulare/Hanford, CA Department: Social Sciences Division: General Description Sequoias Community College District serves a diverse community of learners and is a designated Hispanic Serving Institution. Sequoias Community College District provides a wide range of opportunities in transfer, general education, career, and technical programs for our students. We seek candidates who exhibit an understanding and commitment to the community college mission, who are dedicated to excellence in teaching and learning, and who have a passion for student success. College of the Sequoias Community College District accepts applications for part-time adjunct faculty pools to teach Administration of Justice within its Social Science Department continuously. Screening committees will conduct the...

z-Part-Time Adjunct Faculty Pool - Paralegal Salary: $60.60 - $72.51 Hourly Job Type: Part-time Faculty Job Number: 4330-af-PARA Closing: Continuous Location: Visalia/Tulare/Hanford, CA Department: Business and Computer Science Division: General Description Sequoias Community College District serves a diverse community of learners and is a designated Hispanic Serving Institution. Sequoias Community College District provides a wide range of opportunities in transfer, general education, career, and technical programs for our students. We seek candidates who exhibit an understanding and commitment to the community college mission, who are dedicated to excellence in teaching and learning, and who have a passion for student success. College of the Sequoias Community College District accepts applications for part-time adjunct faculty pools to teach Paralegal within its Business and Computer Science Department continuously. Screening committees will conduct...

Adjunct Faculty: Criminal Justice Location: Danvers/Ltnn, MA Category: Adjunct Posted On: Fri Jan 30 2026 Job Description: Adjunct Faculty: Criminal Justice Campus Location: Danvers, Lynn as well as other surrounding high school campuses as needed Work Schedule: Consistent with MCCC contract MCCC unit position SALARY: Minimum salary is $1,397 per credit hour. Actual salary is commensurate with the DCE Collective Bargaining Agreement At this time, the College is not providing sponsorships for Visas. The Criminal Justice Program which is part of the Division of Human Services and Emergency Response Pathways invites applications to teach Criminal Justice courses beginning fall 2026 (or sooner) on campus and high school sites through the college's Early College program. We anticipate offerings in future semesters as well. The current openings are for: Introduction to Criminal Justice : Introduces students to the study of the criminal justice system....

Criminology And Criminal Justice Part-Time Instructor Pool 2025-2026 R0009243 Tampa If you are a current University of Tampa student, please search for and apply to student jobs here via Workday. Job applications for current students will not be considered if submitted through the external career center. Position Details The Department of Criminology in the College of Social Sciences, Mathematics, and Education at The University of Tampa invites applications for part-time instructors in criminology and criminal justice. Responsibilities will include: 1. Teach introductory courses in criminology and criminal justice. 2. Follow department requirements for syllabi and other course related materials. 3. Teach course(s) according to department guidelines. 4. Provide meeting times for students. 5. Complete course grading and submit final grades on the on-line system. The successful candidate will have: 1. Master's Degree in Criminology/Criminal Justice (or...

Assistant Professor, Criminology And Criminal Justice - Generalist R0010206 Tampa If you are a current University of Tampa student, please search for and apply to student jobs here via Workday. Job applications for current students will not be considered if submitted through the external career center. Position Details The Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice at The University of Tampa invites applications for an assistant professor in the areas of criminology and criminal justice, beginning August 2026. The Department offers a B.S. in Criminology and Criminal Justice and an M.S. in Criminology and Criminal Justice. Tenured and tenure-track faculty members have a 3-course per semester teaching load. Upper-division courses are typically capped at 20 students. Faculty members also are expected to actively engage in research, provide service to the department, college, and university, as well as advise criminology and criminal justice majors. The University...

Legal Studies Part-Time Instructor Pool 2025-2026 R0009247 Tampa If you are a current University of Tampa student, please search for and apply to student jobs here via Workday. Job applications for current students will not be considered if submitted through the external career center. Position Details The Department of History, Geography and Legal Studies in the College of Social Sciences, Math and Education at The University of Tampa invites applications for part-time instructors to teach undergraduate courses in Legal Studies. The University's Legal Studies program is a vibrant and growing program offering a minor in Law, Justice, and Advocacy. The program has over 200 undergraduates enrolled as minors, and it attracts many non-minor students to its classes as well. We are looking for instructors eager to work with an undergraduate student population that includes both those students who are contemplating attending law school and those who are simply exploring the...

Adjunct - Civics, Culture, Workforce Development (Fall 2026 - Summer 2027) Wright State University EEO Statement: Wright State University is an equal opportunity employer. Faculty Rank or Job Title: Adjunct - Civics, Culture, Workforce Development (Fall 2026 - Summer 2027) Job Category: Faculty/Instructional Department: Center for Civics, Culture, and Workforce Development EEO number: 26A030 Position FTE: Part-time Minimum Annual or Hourly Rate: Negotiable Salary Band: NA Job Summary/Basic Function WSU's Center for Civics, Culture, and Workforce Development invites applications for its adjunct instructor pool. Adjunct instructors will begin teaching courses in the Fall 2026 semester. The Center is seeking adjuncts to teach CCD 1001 - American Civic Literacy. This course fulfills the educational requirements established in The Advance Ohio Education Act (Senate Bill 1), which requires students to read and engage key documents in America's civic...

Adjunct - Business Law (Fall 2025 - Summer 2026) Wright State University EEO Statement: Wright State University is an equal opportunity employer. Faculty Rank or Job Title: Adjunct - Business Law (Fall 2025 - Summer 2026) Job Category: Faculty/Instructional Department: School of Supply Chain Management, Marketing and Management EEO number: 26A026 Position FTE: Part Time Minimum Annual or Hourly Rate: Negotiable Salary Band: NA Job Summary/Basic Function WSU's Raj Soin College of Business, School of Supply Chain Management, Marketing and Management is accepting applications for adjunct teaching positions for the 2025-2026 academic year. The department of Management is seeking an adjunct to teach Law 4300 - Legal Aspects of the Workplace, and/or MBA 5400-90 - Survey of Business Law. Primary topics include: U.S. legal system as it relates to business, ethics in business, basics of contract law, the uniform commercial code, crimes, torts, intellectual...

Full-time Lecturer in the Master of Applied Criminology and Police Leadership Program Location: Philadelphia, PA Open Date: Oct 31, 2025 Deadline: The University of Pennsylvania (Penn) invites applications for a full-time Lecturer in the College of Liberal and Professional Studies (LPS) Master of Applied Criminology and Police Leadership (MCPL) program . This full-time, non-tenure track Lecturer position will be appointed in the Department of Criminology at the School of Arts and Sciences . Initial appointment begins in January 2026 and will continue through the following academic year (2026-27). The appointment may be renewed annually for up to two additional years contingent on satisfactory performance and approval from the Dean. This in-person, teaching-intensive position is ideal for an individual with both academic training and practical experience in law enforcement and criminology, and a deep commitment to advancing evidence-based practices in...

    Canada Research Chair – Tier 2 Indigenous Law and Public Policy in Canada Position # 002661TT-2026-CRCLAW Date posted: January 19, 2026 The University of Windsor invites applications from emerging scholars for a Tier 2 Canada Research Chair (CRC) in Indigenous Law and Public Policy in Canada. This external open position will be appointed to the Faculty of Law at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor (tenure-track or tenured), with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2026. Canada Research Chair Position The University of Windsor invites applications for a Tier 2 Canada Research Chair (CRC) in Indigenous Law and Public Policy in Canada. We welcome applications from individuals with expertise in Indigenous legal orders, governance, rights, global advocacy, The United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), land and membership claims, and policy learning. The position will be appointed to the Faculty of Law at...

Assistant Professor, Criminology and Criminal Justice Job Description Summary, Duties and Responsibilities, Required Qualifications and Preferred Qualifications The search will remain open until the position has been filled. First consideration will be given to applications received by March 6, 2026. Applications received after March 6, 2026 may be reviewed depending on search progress and needs but are not guaranteed full consideration. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ About URI: The University of Rhode Island enrolls approximately 17,000 students across its graduate and undergraduate programs and is the State's flagship public research university, as well as the land grant and sea grant university, for the state of Rhode Island. The main campus is located in the historic village of Kingston, and the Bay Campus is located in Narragansett. Both campuses are near major beaches in a beautiful coastal...

Lecturer Legal Studies Job ID: 291821 Location: Statesboro, Georgia Full/Part Time:   Regular/Temporary:   About Us Georgia Southern University is the state's largest and most comprehensive center of higher education south of Atlanta. With nearly 150 degree programs at the bachelor's, master's and doctoral levels, Georgia Southern has been designated a Carnegie Doctoral/R2 "high research" university and serves more than 29,500 students from all 50 states, Washington D.C., and Puerto Rico as well as 106 nations. With three vibrant campuses - the Statesboro Campus, the Armstrong Campus in Savannah and the Liberty Campus in Hinesville - Georgia Southern offers a dynamic environment which encourages learning, discovery and personal growth. The University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and has earned special accreditation from professional and academic associations that set standards in their fields. Georgia Southern is an...

Tenure Track, Assistant Professor - Criminal Justice Salary: Depends on Qualifications Job Type: FT Faculty Job Number: FY2605438 Closing: 2/20/2026 11:59 PM Mountain Location: 800 W University Parkway, Orem Division: VP Academic Affairs Position Announcement The Criminal Justice Department at Utah Valley University (UVU) offers an exciting opportunity for a tenure-track faculty member to join a growing, student-centered, and community-engaged program in one of the fastest-growing regions in the country. UVU is known for its commitment to teaching excellence, inclusive access, and applied learning, and the Criminal Justice Department reflects these values through small class sizes, strong mentorship of students, and close partnerships with local, state, and federal justice agencies. Faculty enjoy a collaborative departmental culture, meaningful opportunities for curriculum innovation and interdisciplinary work, and strong institutional support for...

Visiting Practice Professor of Law Location: Philadelphia PA Open Date: Jan 16, 2026 Deadline: THE UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA CAREY LAW SCHOOL invites applicants for the position of Visiting Practice Professor of Law for its Civil Practice Clinic. The Civil Practice Clinic (CPC) is Penn Carey Law's oldest in-house, live client clinic. The visiting position will be for one year teaching the clinic during the 2026-2027 academic year. It enjoys a long and distinguished history of providing high-quality legal assistance to indigent clients in a broad range of civil litigation matters in state and federal courts and administrative agencies, while promoting the professional development of students who serve as front-line lawyers for their clients. The Visiting Practice Professor will direct all of CPC's activities, including course planning, teaching, supervising and mentoring law students, representing clients, and coordinating with other providers of civil legal...

Assistant Professor-Criminal Justice, Social Work and Sociology-Criminal Justice Southeast Missouri State University Salary: Depends on Qualifications Job Type: Full-Time Job Number: 202500131-01 Location: Cape Girardeau, MO Department: Criminal Justice, Social Work and Sociology Closing: Position Summary Assistant /Associate Professor Criminal Justice Department of Criminal Justice, Social Work, and Sociology College of Humanities and Social Sciences Primary Responsibilities Southeast Missouri State University (Southeast) invites applications for an Assistant Professor (tenure-track) or Associate Professor (tenured) of Criminal Justice position to begin August 2026. We seek candidates with an innovative mindset and a PhD in Criminal Justice, Criminology, or a closely related field. This is a 10-month tenure track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor; exceptional candidates already holding tenure and at least the...

Temporary Faculty Criminal Justice and Criminology Job ID: 287177 Location: Statesboro, Georgia Full/Part Time:   Regular/Temporary:   About Us Join Our Team at Georgia Southern! Georgia Southern is a dynamic university with three vibrant campuses in Hinesville, Savannah and Statesboro serving the communities in Southeast Georgia. As a Carnegie Doctoral/R2 institution, our world-class scholars instruct about 26,000 students in associate's, bachelor's, master's and doctoral level degree programs. Whether you are seeking the charm of a small town, the traditions of a historical/urban destination near the beach or supporting our military service members and their families, Georgia Southern offers its faculty and staff the best of all worlds! Beyond an ideal location, there is a place for you to work in an exciting environment abounding with opportunities for personal and professional growth. We are steeped in tradition and devoted to academic distinction...

  Description   Adjuncts are hired on a course basis each term. Salary Range for Adjuncts teaching in this academic area is $500.00 - $3,750.00 per course. Governors State University’s College of Arts and Sciences  seeks to create an available pool of Adjunct Faculty candidates to teach Criminal  Justice  courses in our Division of Arts & Letters.   Courses taught by adjunct faculty in the above programs are for undergraduates, graduates, or a combination of both. Please visit our website for more information about the programs and courses offered for undergraduates and graduates.    Interested individuals are invited to complete a faculty profile, attach a curriculum vitae, and transcripts for consideration.   At Governors State University, adjunct faculty are hired as temporary faculty with teaching responsibilities for a specific course in a semester or summer session. Adjuncts are not a part...