Winston-Salem State University
2025- 2026 Justice Studies Adjunct
Winston-Salem State University, Winston Salem, North Carolina, United States, 27104
Please see Special Instructions for more details.
Please Note:
A criminal background check will be conducted on candidate finalist prior to the offer of employment. If no applicants apply who meet the required competency and T&E requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. The application must be completed in full detail (including work history) for your qualifications to be considered. Failure to complete the application completely may result in you not being considered for the vacant position. Your application for the position will not be complete until you receive an online confirmation number at the end of the application process. If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at
OHR@wssu.edu . Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodation in the application and interview process, please call 336-750-2834. Position Overview
The Department of History, Politics, and Social Justice at Winston-Salem State University is seeking to hire adjunct faculty to teach Justice Studies and Political Science courses for the 2025-2026 academic year. The department seeks exceptional candidates with a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching excellence, advising, mentoring undergraduate research, interdisciplinary teaching and research collaboration, engagement with the broader public, and service to the community. Successful candidate must have at least a Master’s degree in Justice Studies, Criminal Justice, Political Science or related field. Preference will be given to candidates with experience teaching “Research Methods, Victimology, Senior Seminar and varied law related courses.” Primary Function of Organizational Unit
The Department of History, Politics and Social Justice seeks to enrich the minds of students by providing them with programs and courses that strengthen critical thinking. These adjuncts are responsible for teaching the following courses: Comparative World History: Gender African American History: 1865-present African American Material/Methods Position Information
Working Position Title: Adjunct Faculty – Justice Studies / Political Science Appointment Type: Time‑Limited – up to 1 academic year Opening Date: 11/04/2025 Closing Date: 11/11/2025 Requirements and Preferences
Master’s Degree or higher in Justice Studies, Political Science or related field, from an accredited institution, and at least 18 graduate hours in Justice Studies/Political Science by the time of appointment. Candidate must also have excellent communication/interpersonal skills and a commitment to a liberal arts education in a diverse educational environment. Required Qualification Summary: Master’s Degree or higher in Criminal Justice, Criminology, Political Science or a closely related field, from an accredited institution (Ph.D. preferred). Candidate should possess at least one year of college‑level or more of successful teaching experience (preferred). Three years or more of experience with SPSS products and Canvas LMS platform. Ph.D. or have completed all requirements for the Ph.D. in Justice Studies, Political Science, or a related field by the time of appointment. Special consideration for candidates with experience teaching “Research Methods, Victimology, Senior Seminar and varied law related courses.” Experience teaching Research Methods, Senior Seminar, Victimology, Criminal, Administrative & Constitutional Law courses. Ability to teach at a Historically Black Institution with sensitivity to social justice issues facing minority groups. Strong commitment to student learning and engagement. Preferred Experience, Skills, Training, Education: Ph.D. in Justice Studies and/or a related field from an accredited institution. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and a commitment to a liberal arts education in a diverse community. Prior teaching experience in a diverse university environment. Primary Responsibilities and Duties
The Adjunct Faculty will be responsible for teaching Justice Studies and/or Political Science courses in the 2025-2026 academic year. Course Listing: Victims and Crimes Senior Seminar in Leadership Success Constitutional Law Criminal Law Administrative Law Police and Community and other courses per departmental needs Required Documents
Cover Letter Transcripts Curriculum Vitae References List Optional Documents
Resume Letter of Reference 1 Letter of Reference 2 Letter of Reference 3 Supplemental Questions
* How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
Public Job Posting Internal Job Posting Agency Referral Advertisement/Publication Personal Referral Website Other
Winston-Salem State University 601 S. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Winston-Salem, NC 27110
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Please Note:
A criminal background check will be conducted on candidate finalist prior to the offer of employment. If no applicants apply who meet the required competency and T&E requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. The application must be completed in full detail (including work history) for your qualifications to be considered. Failure to complete the application completely may result in you not being considered for the vacant position. Your application for the position will not be complete until you receive an online confirmation number at the end of the application process. If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at
OHR@wssu.edu . Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodation in the application and interview process, please call 336-750-2834. Position Overview
The Department of History, Politics, and Social Justice at Winston-Salem State University is seeking to hire adjunct faculty to teach Justice Studies and Political Science courses for the 2025-2026 academic year. The department seeks exceptional candidates with a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching excellence, advising, mentoring undergraduate research, interdisciplinary teaching and research collaboration, engagement with the broader public, and service to the community. Successful candidate must have at least a Master’s degree in Justice Studies, Criminal Justice, Political Science or related field. Preference will be given to candidates with experience teaching “Research Methods, Victimology, Senior Seminar and varied law related courses.” Primary Function of Organizational Unit
The Department of History, Politics and Social Justice seeks to enrich the minds of students by providing them with programs and courses that strengthen critical thinking. These adjuncts are responsible for teaching the following courses: Comparative World History: Gender African American History: 1865-present African American Material/Methods Position Information
Working Position Title: Adjunct Faculty – Justice Studies / Political Science Appointment Type: Time‑Limited – up to 1 academic year Opening Date: 11/04/2025 Closing Date: 11/11/2025 Requirements and Preferences
Master’s Degree or higher in Justice Studies, Political Science or related field, from an accredited institution, and at least 18 graduate hours in Justice Studies/Political Science by the time of appointment. Candidate must also have excellent communication/interpersonal skills and a commitment to a liberal arts education in a diverse educational environment. Required Qualification Summary: Master’s Degree or higher in Criminal Justice, Criminology, Political Science or a closely related field, from an accredited institution (Ph.D. preferred). Candidate should possess at least one year of college‑level or more of successful teaching experience (preferred). Three years or more of experience with SPSS products and Canvas LMS platform. Ph.D. or have completed all requirements for the Ph.D. in Justice Studies, Political Science, or a related field by the time of appointment. Special consideration for candidates with experience teaching “Research Methods, Victimology, Senior Seminar and varied law related courses.” Experience teaching Research Methods, Senior Seminar, Victimology, Criminal, Administrative & Constitutional Law courses. Ability to teach at a Historically Black Institution with sensitivity to social justice issues facing minority groups. Strong commitment to student learning and engagement. Preferred Experience, Skills, Training, Education: Ph.D. in Justice Studies and/or a related field from an accredited institution. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and a commitment to a liberal arts education in a diverse community. Prior teaching experience in a diverse university environment. Primary Responsibilities and Duties
The Adjunct Faculty will be responsible for teaching Justice Studies and/or Political Science courses in the 2025-2026 academic year. Course Listing: Victims and Crimes Senior Seminar in Leadership Success Constitutional Law Criminal Law Administrative Law Police and Community and other courses per departmental needs Required Documents
Cover Letter Transcripts Curriculum Vitae References List Optional Documents
Resume Letter of Reference 1 Letter of Reference 2 Letter of Reference 3 Supplemental Questions
* How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
Public Job Posting Internal Job Posting Agency Referral Advertisement/Publication Personal Referral Website Other
Winston-Salem State University 601 S. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Winston-Salem, NC 27110
#J-18808-Ljbffr