Associate Adjunct in Criminal Justice

The Department of Criminal Justice at the University of Indianapolis invites applications for an Associate Adjunct in Criminal Justice position. This is a part-time, 9-month, non-tenure track faculty position to begin August 2026. The position is renewable and includes benefits.
The successful candidate will teach courses in corrections and juvenile delinquency.

This position is not sponsorship eligible at this time. 

Qualifications: 

Master’s degree and significant professional experience in corrections or a related field. Preference will be given to candidates with experience teaching college.

The University of Indianapolis is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ethnicity, color, race, creed, sex, sexual orientation or identity, marital status, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status. The University of Indianapolis does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admission as required by Title IX.

REQUIREMENTS/MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience: 

Professional experience in corrections or a related field

Education:  

Master’s in a relevant field.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Teach courses such as Introduction to Criminal Justice, Trends in Corrections, Juvenile Delinquency, and related topics appropriate to the candidate’s expertise in traditional and hybrid formats
  
• Advise students
  
• Assess student learning outcomes for program improvement
  
• Provide service to the department and university
  
• Demonstrate respectful, ethical, responsible behavior.
  
• Abide by the University’s policies, procedures, and rules.
  
• Perform employee responsibilities as detailed in employee handbooks and policies.
  
• Demonstrate regular and predictable attendance and punctuality.
  
• Other duties, including special projects, as required or assigned.

COMPETENCIES/OTHER CHARACTERISTICS:

To perform the job successfully, an individual will demonstrate the following:
● Applied evidence-based scholarship
● Interest in developing experiential learning opportunities

Thank you for your interest in the University of Indianapolis! The University is a private, liberal arts university located on 65 acres just minutes from downtown Indianapolis. With more than 700 faculty and staff, it is a place where you can become part of a close-knit campus community that emphasizes the importance of community partnerships in the future growth of the University.   

UIndy’s mission is to prepare its graduates for effective, responsible, and articulate membership in the complex societies in which they live and serve and for excellence and leadership in their personal and professional lives. The motto of "Education for Service" provides the foundation for our work to better our communities, both near and far.   

As University employees, we know the work we do is important to our students and our communities. To accomplish our mission, we welcome talented, civic-minded, and diverse individuals from all career levels to help maintain our high standards of excellence and quality. If you want to join our dynamic environment and experience hard work, creativity, and teamwork, we welcome your application!

The University of Indianapolis is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, citizenship status, military status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. The University of Indianapolis does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admission as required by Title IX.