Adjunct Faculty - Intro to Criminal Justice

The Criminal Justice Department at Saint Joseph’s College of Maine invites applications for the position of Adjunct Faculty for our on campus program. 

A degree in criminal justice from Saint Joseph’s prepares students for careers in social services, judiciary and law, law enforcement, and business. Graduates of the program have gone on to serve on police forces, enter law school, work in the federal government, and more. Students majoring in criminal justice receive a foundation in theory and research as well as opportunities for practical application through internships. This major is for students who want to pursue careers in a wide range of criminal justice opportunities within city, state, and federal jurisdictions, such as probation, parole, police, immigration and naturalization, and the FBI.

Position Description: The teaching responsibilities include one section of CJ 202 Introduction to Criminal Justice in the Spring 2027 semester. The course meets Tuesday/Thursday 10:00-11:15am on our Sebago Lake campus and represents a teaching load of 3 credits.

Minimum Qualifications:

● A Master’s Degree in a related field

● Relevant teaching experience

● Ability to learn and use the Brightspace learning management system

● Willingness to prioritize student learning and to connect with students

Key Expectations of the Position:

● Develop instructional plans with student learning in mind (a sample syllabus can be provided)

● Execute the instructional plans using appropriate teaching methods to achieve the learning outcomes

● Engage students in the learning process

● Evaluate student assessments in a timely manner and with constructive feedback

● Maintain a record of student progress on Brightspace

● Consistent and timely communication with students and other faculty

For more information, please see the department website or contact Department Chair Dr. Meredith Emigh at [email protected]

Please include a cover letter and resume with your online application. Consideration of applicants will begin immediately.

About Saint Joseph’s College of Maine

Founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1912, Saint Joseph’s College is Maine’s only Catholic college. Located on the shores of Sebago Lake in Standish, Maine, the 382-acre campus offers 46 undergraduate programs and a Division III athletic program to approximately 800 on-campus students. In addition to its on-campus offerings, Saint Joseph’s College provides certificates, undergraduate, and advanced degrees to approximately 1,200 working adults residing throughout the United States and in more than 20 other countries through its online learning program. 

Saint Joseph’s College of Maine seeks to attract, retain, and develop personnel who support its mission and are committed to nurturing highly competent and deeply compassionate leaders ready to serve in a vulnerable world. Inspired by the life and vision of Catherine McAuley, it welcomes persons from all backgrounds as part of its community which is guided by the following values:

• to seek and embrace truth and wisdom wherever it may be found;

• to combine faith with reason in the pursuit of academic excellence;

• to commit ourselves to honesty in all relations with each other;

• to welcome the perspectives, cultures, and abilities of all people of good will, especially the disenfranchised;

• to value and respect the contribution of each member of the community;

• to reach out beyond the College’s boundaries to serve the needs of others with compassion and mercy;

• to address instances of injustice that impact people and the earth in solidarity with those we serve and from a position of informed advocacy.

Saint Joseph’s College of Maine is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to providing an inclusive work environment that supports a diverse faculty and staff. We consider all qualified applicants and employees for hiring, placement, and advancement, without regard to a person’s race (including traits associated with race, including hair texture, Afro hairstyles, and protective hairstyles), color, religion, ancestry or national origin, age, genetic information, military status, sex or gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disabilities, familial status, protected whistleblower activity, previous assertion of workers’ compensation claim, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. 

Employees wishing to report sex-based discrimination, harassment, or  misconduct should contact the Title IX Office ([email protected], 207-893-6606, 115A Heffernan Center).

In order to be considered for the position, submit an application, resume and cover letter electronically by clicking on “Apply.”  Be sure to also read and sign the Pre-Employment Statement. Offers are contingent upon successfully passing a background check. Specific questions may be emailed to: [email protected] or call 207-893-7757.