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POSITION TITLE: Adjunct Hiring Pool - Criminology & Criminal Justice Department Department: Criminology & Criminal Justice BENEFITS: UNC’s Career Hub |
This is an open pool posting and applicants will be contacted only if a suitable position becomes available. Pool may be used to fill vacancies for the Fall 2025 - Summer 2026.
This pool expires 05/31/2026. Applicants wishing to remain in this pool past 05/31/2026, must reapply at that time.
Position Summary:
Temporary, part-time adjunct faculty in the Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice. Both in person and online teaching opportunities currently available in the department.
Minimum Qualifications:
Master’s degree or equivalent in Criminology, Criminal Justice, Sociology, Law, Psychology, Political Science, Public Policy, of Public Administration (or at least 18 graduate course hours in one of the listed disciplines). Equivalent experience, as defined in the department’s tested experience policy (below), may also be considered. Commitment to quality instruction at the college level is essential. To be considered qualified through tested experience (instead of an MA), a faculty member must meet at least two of the following criteria: 1. Substantial (minimum 18 credits) graduate-level academic coursework relevant to the theories, approaches, and methods in one of the above-listed discipline areas or in the assigned course topic; 2. A record of exceptional research, professional activity, or achievement relevant to the theories, approaches, and methods in one of the above-listed discipline areas or in the assigned course topic; 3. Relevant certifications, licensure, or additional credentials relevant to the theories, approaches, and methods, in one of the above-listed discipline areas or in the assigned course topic; 4. An exceptional record of professional activity, expertise, or achievement relevant to the assigned course topic.
Preferred Qualifications:
Doctorate in a discipline appropriate to the one in which the candidate wishes to teach. Past record of successful college-level teaching experience in the discipline of employment. Experience using the Canvas platform and with courses that have received Quality Matters approval is advantageous. For online teaching, one or more semester’s experience with online teaching experience is preferable.
Contact and Application Deadline:
Brian Iannacchione (brian.iannacchione@unco.edu)
Benefits:
Benefitsavailable include health, dental, vision, life and long-term disabilityinsurance, as well as a selection of several defined contribution retirementplans for all full-time positions. Employees at UNC receive sick leave, andother leave options may be available based on position. Full-time employees areeligible to receive tuition waiver benefits, as well as dependents and spousesof UNC Employeeswho are employed at 0.5 FTE or above are eligible for undergraduatedependent tuition grants of up to 50%. These tuition grants will cover in-statetuition charges. Further requirements may exist. Other benefits may be availablebased on position.
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Background Check
Satisfactory completion of a background check, educational check, and authorization to work in the United States is required after a conditional offer of employment has
been made. The successful candidate must submit original transcripts within one (1) month of hire.
This position is contingent on funding from the Colorado State Legislature, approval by the Board of Trustees, and subject to the policies and regulations of the University of Northern Colorado.
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