Colorado Technical University

Criminal Justice Adjunct Instructors - CTU Online

Location
Online / remote
Pay
Not disclosed
Type
Part-time · Online
Listed
September 20, 2026

About this position

Job Description: Reports to the assigned Faculty Lead, the Part-Time Faculty member teaches and engages students within a particular discipline for which they are qualified. This position is critical in providing a quality education for students and ensuring their persistence towards the completion of their degree plans. Duties & Responsibilities: Work closely with Lead Faculty. Provide instruction in assigned courses that aligns with CTU's curricula and outcomes, instructional modalities, course technologies, and faculty expectations. Engage and communicate with students to encourage their courseparticipation and learning while maintaining mutual respect and professionalism. Relate professional/industry experience to CTU's Professional Learning Model by the continuation of professional/technical skills development, introduction of professional/industry perspectives into courses, and active awareness of professional/industry trends and opportunities. Maintain accessibility for and provide timely responsiveness to students, academic/faculty leadership, and University staff by telephone, CTU e-mail, and other appropriate means of communication. Establish and maintain weekly office hours for student questions/support. Assess student performance on course assignments and provide assignment feedback to support continued student growth and development. Refer students to appropriate co-curricular and extra-curricular resources (e.g., advising, tutoring, library, learning centers, and career services). Participate in and contribute to CTU's academic governance through attendance at appropriate University/college/program meetings and participation in the academic assessment and institutional effectiveness process (including completion of appropriate surveys and participation in continuous improvement initiatives). Complete required new faculty certification training, course-specific technology/pedagogical training, annual ethics and information technology policy training, and annual faculty development requirements. Broaden and deepen students' understanding of the course material by posting prompts and responses in the course discussion boards, announcements, and CTU Messenger. Provide periodic required documentation of ongoing and updated licensures, certifications, immunizations (as appropriate to the specific college/program), scholarship, and academic/professional experience (e.g., CVs/resumes). Perform other responsibilities and abide by the appropriate policies and procedures contained in CTU's Faculty Handbook. Required Skills: Strong organizational and time management skills, with proficiency in meeting deadlines and urgency in responding to questions/requests. Strong interpersonal and oral presentation/written communication skills. Proficiency with standard office and mobile applications (i.e., word processing, presentations, e-mail, calendar management, teleconferencing, text messaging, personal

Requirements

  • Strong organizational and time management skills, with proficiency in meeting deadlines and urgency in responding to questions/requests
  • Strong interpersonal and oral presentation/written communication skills
  • Proficiency with standard office and mobile applications (i.e., word processing, presentations, e-mail, calendar management, teleconferencing, text messaging, personal computers, and smart phones/tablets)
  • Ability to inspire and engage students by delivering quality instruction and support
  • 3 to 5 years' experience in the criminal justice field (law enforcement, corrections, or court system)

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How the pay compares

Medians across listings on this board that disclose per-course pay, updated daily.

This listing
Not disclosed
Criminal Justice median
$3,500/ course, n=34

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