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Adjunct Instructor, Introduction to Justice Studies

Position Number: 6786259
Location: Purchase, NY
Position Type: Liberal Arts - Criminal Justice

Adjunct Instructor, Introduction to Justice Studies

Job Title: Adjunct Instructor Department: Interdisciplinary Studies

Reports to: Division Chair Effective Date: 01/20/2026

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Job Description:

Manhattanville University is seeking an adjunct professor to teach JUS 1001 Introduction to Justice Studies (January 20-May 8). Please note that if the Spring semester is successful, there will be the possibility of future employment.

Course Description:

This course is an overview of justice studies as the study of law, systems of law, and the difference between legality and morality. An analysis of justice will be explored using sociological, philosophical, historical, and legal perspectives and methodologies. While much of the focus will be on the United States legal system, the roots of the international legal system will also be addressed.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Prepare and teach well-organized classes and present other learning opportunities for students in accordance with student learning outcomes for the course.

Create and share syllabus/syllabi with students and Dean's Office. This must be posted on the University's Learning Management Software (LMS), Brightspace.

Post assignment grades in Brightspace for students to track their academic progress.

Hold two hours of Office Hours for students. (This can be a mix of in-person and online)

Use Manhattanville email for correspondence with students, faculty, and staff; respond to email in a timely fashion.

Submit Roster Reconciliations, Mid-Term and Final Grades by appropriate deadlines. File Retention Alerts when student concerns arise.

Uphold and comply with faculty duties as described in Section V of the Faculty Handbook: General Faculty Duties and Academic Opportunities.

Be familiar with the College Catalog and Faculty Handbook.

Required Skills/Abilities:

Subject matter expertise
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Familiarity with Brightspace or similar LMS.

Qualifications:

Education: The candidate must have an MA in Political Science, Public Administration, Government, or a JD.

Experience: Previous teaching experience.

Physical Requirements: None.

Salary: $3,375 - $3,675 per semester

Hours Expectation:

Teaching time: 2.5 hours/week per course taught

Office hours: 2 hours/week

Housing:

Housing is not provided.

Benefits:

Eligibility for tuition remission after one year of employment.

Instructors can make elective contributions to the TIAA 403(b) retirement account.

Membership in the credit union.

Manhattanville University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, and other applicable federal and state statutes, all recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting for all job classifications will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including state of employment protected classes. If you are unable to complete this application process, contact Manhattanville Human Resources at human.resources@mville.edu to ask for assistance.

Job Type: Part Time
Pay: $3,375 - $3,675

To apply, visit https://mville.exacthire.com/job/189731