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POSITION TITLE: Adjunct Hiring Pool - Criminology & Criminal Justice Department
COMPENSATION RANGE: 1,080.00 - 1,300.00 per credit hour
EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION: Faculty
Department: Criminology & Criminal Justice
TARGET HIRE DATE: 8/17/2026
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 2026 - Summer 2027.
This pool expires 05/31/2027. Applicants wishing to remain in this pool past 05/31/2027, must reapply at that time.
Position Summary:
Temporary, part-timeadjunct faculty in the Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice. Both inperson and online teaching opportunities currently available in the department.
Minimum Qualifications:
Master's degree orequivalent in Criminology, Criminal Justice, Sociology, Law, Psychology,Political Science, Public Policy, of Public Administration (or at least 18graduate course hours in one of the listed disciplines). Equivalent experience,as defined in the department's tested experience policy (below), may also beconsidered. Commitment to quality instruction at the college level isessential. To be considered qualified through tested experience (instead of anMA), a faculty member must meet at least two of the following criteria: 1.Substantial (minimum 18 credits) graduate-level academic coursework relevant tothe theories, approaches, and methods in one of the above-listed disciplineareas or in the assigned course topic; 2. A record of exceptional research,professional activity, or achievement relevant to the theories, approaches, andmethods in one of the above-listed discipline areas or in the assigned coursetopic; 3. Relevant certifications, licensure, or additional credentials relevantto the theories, approaches, and methods, in one of the above-listed disciplineareas or in the assigned course topic; 4. An exceptional record of professionalactivity, expertise, or achievement relevant to the assigned course topic.
Preferred Qualifications:
Doctorate in adiscipline appropriate to the one in which the candidate wishes to teach. Pastrecord of successful college-level teaching experience in the discipline ofemployment. Experience using the Canvas platform and with courses that havereceived Quality Matters approval is advantageous. For online teaching, one ormore semester's experience with online teaching experience is preferable.
Contact and Application Deadline:
Brian Iannacchione(brian.iannacchione@unco.edu)
Benefits:
Benefits available include health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance, as well as a selection of several defined contribution retirement plans for all full-time positions. Employees at UNC receive sick leave, and other leave options may be available based on position. Full-time employees are eligible to receive tuition waiver benefits, as well as dependents and spouses of UNC Employees who are employed at 0.5 FTE or above are eligible for undergraduate dependent tuition grants of up to 50%. These tuition grants will cover in-state tuition charges. Further requirements may exist. Other benefits may be available based on position.
About UNC
The University of Northern Colorado is a public doctoral/research institution located in Greeley, Colorado. UNC's commitment to education began in 1889 and continues to be a transformational force for our students. Recognizedas a top university for social mobility, UNC is proud tobe a HispanicServing Institution and to serve more than 44% of our undergraduates who are the first in theirfamily to attend college. UNC is also committed to providing our faculty and staff with the support they need to succeed as professionals, educators, and in life. Please visit UNC's Career Hub, to learn more about UNC's strategic plan, school programs, and employee benefits. Go Bears!
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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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