Adjunct Faculty – SPA Dept of Justice, Law & Criminology (Open Continuous)

American is seeking candidates for the Adjunct Faculty - SPA Dept of Justice, Law & Criminology (Open Continuous) opportunity at Main Campus (Washington, DC). This full-time faculty position invites experts to teach and mentor students in an open continuous hiring process designed for flexible starts.

Position Summary

The Adjunct Faculty - SPA Dept of Justice, Law & Criminology (Open Continuous) role at American places educators at the Main Campus (Washington, DC) to support instructional excellence in justice-related studies. Successful applicants will facilitate coursework that builds student understanding of legal systems, criminological theory, and related practice areas. This continuous-recruitment posting enables the department to bring in specialized instructors whenever course needs arise, ensuring consistent academic delivery without fixed start windows. The position emphasizes practical classroom engagement and academic contribution within a collaborative departmental framework at Main Campus (Washington, DC).

Your Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver coherent lesson plans and instructional materials for courses covering justice, law, and criminology subjects.
• Facilitate lectures, seminars, and group discussions that encourage analytical thinking and active student participation.
• Assess written work, examinations, and presentations, then supply timely, actionable feedback to support learner growth.
• Maintain scheduled availability for individual student meetings to address questions about course content or academic progress.
• Coordinate with department colleagues on syllabus alignment, assessment standards, and shared instructional goals.
• Incorporate current research and real-world developments from the justice, law, and criminology fields into teaching practice.
• Uphold institutional guidelines for classroom conduct and academic documentation while fostering an inclusive atmosphere at the Main Campus (Washington, DC) site.

What You Bring

• Graduate-level preparation and subject-matter expertise appropriate for instructing courses in justice, law, or criminology.
• Demonstrated capacity to teach at the postsecondary level or comparable professional experience that translates effectively to academic settings.
• Clear verbal and written communication skills for explaining intricate concepts to undergraduate or graduate audiences.
• Effective time-management habits for balancing lesson preparation, student evaluation, and office-hour commitments.
• Dedication to equitable learning environments that welcome varied perspectives and promote respectful dialogue.
• Willingness to adapt teaching methods based on course outcomes and departmental guidance.

About American

American is hiring for this role and offers a supportive team environment.

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