Adjunct Professor – Criminal Justice/Law

Charleston Southern University

Adjunct Professor of Criminal Justice/Law position at Charleston Southern University. Teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in criminal law and related legal topics.

Posted 6/30/2026part-timeNorth Charleston • South Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Criminal Law and Constitutional Law, with a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an ABA-accredited law school. Capable of integrating real-world legal experience into teaching and preparing students for careers in criminal justice and related fields.

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Juris Doctor (J.D.) DegreeCriminal Law ExpertiseTeaching Experience in Criminal LawKnowledge of U.S. Legal SystemIntegration of Faith and Learning

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Hard Skills

Criminal LawConstitutional LawCriminal ProcedureJudicial SystemsLegal Issues for Law Enforcement

Soft Skills

Ability to Connect Real-World ExperienceCommitment to Excellence in Teaching

Industry Keywords

Criminal JusticeLaw EnforcementCorrectionsLegal StudiesLiberal Arts Education

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses related to criminal law, constitutional law, criminal procedure, ethics, and related legal topics.
Bring both academic knowledge and practical legal experience to the classroom.
Help prepare students for careers in criminal justice, law enforcement, corrections, legal studies, and related fields.
Teach courses at all undergraduate levels both in-person or online and even at the online graduate level.

Requirements

What you’ll need

A Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an ABA-accredited law school is required.
Preference will be given to candidates who have demonstrated knowledge of criminal law and the U.S. legal system as a practicing attorney or former legal practitioner with a J.D.
Ability to connect real-world experience to criminal justice education and student career preparation.
Experience teaching college-level introductory courses in Criminal Law.
Specialized classes in Judicial Systems and Practices, Constitutional and Legal Issues for Law Enforcement, Criminal Law and Criminal Procedure is preferred.
Candidates who are professing Christians and who are committed to excellence in teaching.
Support the goals of a strong liberal arts education and be willing to examine with students the integration of faith and learning.

Benefits

Comp & perks

This is a non-tenure-track, part-time teaching position for fall, spring and/or summer semesters.
Review of credentials will begin immediately, and applications will be accepted on a rolling basis.
Minority candidates are encouraged to apply.
Charleston Southern University is a tobacco-free campus and does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, color, national or ethnic origin, disability, or sex.
Applicants are highly encouraged to contact the Chairperson of the Department of Criminal Justice and Sociology, Dr. Matthew Gilbert.