The Department of Social and Criminal Justice in the College of Arts and Sciences at Shenandoah University invites applications for an Adjunct Professor in Criminal Justice for the upcoming 2026-27 Academic Year. This position is located on our main campus in Winchester, Virginia.

For the 2026-27 Academic Year, the candidate will teach 6 credits in Fall 2026, Introduction to Criminal Justice, and another course that involves policing, the courts, or corrections. Ideally, the candidate will also be able to teach one or more courses in Spring 2027 to fill short-term gaps in the program.

Teaching is recognized as the most important faculty activity at Shenandoah University, and we seek faculty members who focus on individual student learning styles and motivations.

Required Skills

Requirements include:

• A master's degree with at least 18 credit hours in graduate-level Criminal Justice or Criminology courses is required for this position. A PhD in Criminal Justice or Criminology is preferred.
• Significant and/or extensive work experience in the field of Criminal Justice may replace the Master’s degree requirement in some instances.
• Prior teaching experience is preferred.
• Prospective applicants must be able to teach in person.

How to Apply:

The complete application will include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three professional references. Please address the cover letter to Dr. Staci Strobl, Chair of the Department of Social and Criminal Justice. Applications will be reviewed immediately and continue until a qualified candidate is selected.

Shenandoah University is committed to enriching its educational experience and culture through its faculty, administration, and staff diversity. All candidates are strongly encouraged to include a statement in their cover letters addressing how they can contribute to that commitment.

**Note: A pre-employment background check will be required, and a satisfactory driving record may be required as a condition of hire.

**Authorized to work in the United States is a pre-condition of employment. At this time, Shenandoah University is not in a position to sponsor international visas.

Shenandoah University values individuals and communities' unique and diverse perspectives locally and globally. It seeks to foster mutual understanding in an inviting community where individuals are welcome and respected. The university does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran’s status, or on any other basis protected under applicable law.

Required Experience

Requirements include:

• A master's degree with at least 18 credit hours in graduate-level Criminal Justice or Criminology courses is required for this position. A PhD in Criminal Justice or Criminology is preferred.
• Significant and/or extensive work experience in the field of Criminal Justice may replace the Master’s degree requirement in some instances.
• Prior teaching experience is preferred.
• Prospective applicants must be able to teach in person.

How to Apply:

The complete application will include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three professional references. Please address the cover letter to Dr. Staci Strobl, Chair of the Department of Social and Criminal Justice. Applications will be reviewed immediately and continue until a qualified candidate is selected.

Shenandoah University is committed to enriching its educational experience and culture through its faculty, administration, and staff diversity. All candidates are strongly encouraged to include a statement in their cover letters addressing how they can contribute to that commitment.

**Note: A pre-employment background check will be required, and a satisfactory driving record may be required as a condition of hire.

**Authorized to work in the United States is a pre-condition of employment. At this time, Shenandoah University is not in a position to sponsor international visas.

Shenandoah University values individuals and communities' unique and diverse perspectives locally and globally. It seeks to foster mutual understanding in an inviting community where individuals are welcome and respected. The university does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran’s status, or on any other basis protected under applicable law.