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Charleston Southern University

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

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.

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Hard Skills & Tools
Criminal LawConstitutional LawCriminal ProcedureJudicial SystemsLegal Issues for Law Enforcement
Soft Skills
Ability to Connect Real-World ExperienceCommitment to Excellence in Teaching