- Location
- Penn State Lehigh Valley, United States of America
- Workplace
- Remote, Hybrid
- Type
- Part-time
- Education
- Master
- Source
- Workday
Description
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click “Apply” and complete the application process for external applicants.
Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.
JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS
The Pennsylvania State University, Lehigh Valley campus, invites applications for a position in the Criminal Justice degree program, to begin January 2027. This adjunct opportunity has the potential for a continuing appointment, as needed.
The preferred candidate should have both practical work experience in the Juvenile Justice system and relevant teaching experience. Adjunct faculty are expected to teach specified course(s) as assigned, prepare course materials, and provide support and guidance to students. The ideal candidate will also have experience working with diverse student populations and demonstrate an interest in facilitating student mentoring.
The open adjunct position is for CRIMJ 441, Juvenile Justice, 15-week contract, on-campus, meeting Wednesday evenings.
Candidates must have a minimum of a master's degree in criminal justice or criminology (or a closely related field).
Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, with applications accepted until the position is filled.
To apply, submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a teaching statement, and contact information for three references. Review of the applications will begin immediately and will continue until the relevant positions are filled.
Application materials must be submitted online through hr.psu.edu/careers.
BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES
Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.
CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS
Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.
EEO IS THE LAW
Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.
