Adjunct Faculty-Criminal Justice

Position Summary:

Franklin University, a private, independent, accredited, not-for-profit University located in Columbus, Ohio invites applicants for its Adjunct Faculty-Criminal Justice position beginning Fall 2026. The Adjunct Faculty role includes primary responsibility for providing quality instruction and maintaining a positive learning environment with an emphasis placed on teaching, supporting and evaluating students. Assigned courses will be for online instruction.

Courses include :

Evidence Based Practice & Research

This innovative approach to research describes best practices and data-driven solutions in criminal justice research including quantitative, qualitative, and program evaluation research. Students will be good consumers of research and will have the fundamental knowledge necessary to evaluate research studies, evaluate their value toward their field of interest, and evaluate their usefulness for making sound decisions in the field.

Advanced Evidence Based Practice and Research Methods

This innovative approach to research describes best practices and data-driven solutions in criminal justice research including quantitative, qualitative, and program evaluation research. Students will be good consumers of research and will have the fundamental knowledge necessary to evaluate research studies, evaluate their value toward their field of interest, and evaluate their usefulness for making sound decisions in the field.

This role will work a remote schedule.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Teaches courses in discipline

Maintains attendance records, determines and submits grades with established timeframes established by the University

Creates a welcoming, inclusive and productive learning environment

Supports the resolution of student issues related to course instruction

Provides feedback on what is working and what is not with the course

Participates in all department meetings and required training

Participates in personal professional development

Performs other duties as assigned by the Lead Faculty

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:

PhD in Criminal Justice

Commitment to collaborative & collegiate relationships

Maintain confidential and sensitive information

Knowledge of higher education regulations, compliance and accrediting agencies

Computer proficiency

Strong organizational and interpersonal skills

Ability to communicate in a professional manner and work effectively with faculty, staff, students and members of the professional community

Excellent multi-tasking skills

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Skills and Characteristics:

Previous teaching experience

About Franklin University

Founded in 1902, Franklin University has built its reputation on removing barriers to higher education for ambitious adults who must balance their educational goals with other commitments. Accredited and nonprofit, Franklin has earned its long-standing reputation as an innovator in online education. The University offers applied, in-demand undergraduate, master’s and doctorate programs that enable adult learners to achieve their educational and professional goals. From entrepreneurs to CEOs, more than 50,000 Franklin alumni can be found around the world contributing to the communities in which they live and work.

Franklin University is committed to creating a respectful and inclusive educational and workplace environment. Franklin does not discriminate on the basis of age, religion, race, ethnicity, color, national origin, ancestry, immigration status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or familial status, disability, or veteran or military status.

We embrace diversity and strive to create an environment where students, faculty and staff feel a sense of belonging. We recognize that our collective potential can only be realized when difference is valued, equal access to opportunity is sought, and inclusion is practiced.