Make a Difference at Grand Canyon University

The College of Humanities and Social Sciences employs faculty and faculty leaders who are passionate about engaging and mentoring students. Our faculty are energetic advisors who are committed to helping our students grow academically, spiritually, and personally. They are experts in their respective fields, in addition to being passionate educators and collaborators who help enhance the college experience for all students.

Join our mission in helping others find their purpose and start your instructor career with GCU. The College of Humanities and Social Sciences offers rewarding opportunities for adjunct faculty to teach part-time, face-to-face instruction at our Phoenix campus. If you are highly motivated and passionate about teaching exceptional quality instruction in modern facilities with smaller class sizes, we’d like to hear from you.

Why Work at GCU:

• Tuition benefits specifically for the adjunct employee
• 401(k)
• Employee Perks and Discounts
• Gym and Fitness Center
• Canyon Health & Wellness Center

GCU Traditional Campus -  Phoenix, AZ:

• Courses are in-person and on-campus for the Spring 2025 Semester (01/06/2025 - 04/27/2025)

Course: Community-Based Strategic Planning

This course examines performance management policies, practices, and systems related to community policing needs. The course covers how to enhance and redesign existing performance management practices across the community through collaborative engagement and management of resources. It covers how to use data to create a strategic plan to address justice-related problems.

What You Will Do:

• Facilitate classroom lecture and discussions
• Engage students in learning course objectives and topics
• Assess student performance and mentor success in the classroom
• Provide a positive example to students by supporting the University’s Doctrinal Statement, Ethical Position Statement, and Mission of Grand Canyon University

What You Will Bring:

• PhD in Justice Studies OR
  • Legal Studies
  • Criminal Justice
• OR Master’s in Justice Studies OR
  • Legal Studies
  • Criminal Justice
  • AND Statistics coursework
• Exceptions may be granted to individuals with a Master’s in any field AND
  • 18-graduate credits in Justice Studies
  • Substantial work/teaching experience

Before submitting your application, please attach the following to review:

• Your unofficial transcript reflecting degree earned with 18 graduate credit hours in the areas listed above

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