Adjunct Professor Humanities and Criminology

Brief Description of Duties

The University of the District of Columbia is a public land grant institution dedicated to providing quality, career-focused undergraduate and graduate programs. The UDC-CC seeks enthusiastic part-time instructors in Humanities and Criminology disciplines.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• All incumbents must teach all assigned classes and hours as determined by semester course schedule;
• Hold office hours for student conferences (each 3 credit hour course taught requires one hour of student conference time);
• Plan for instructional activities to include, but not limited to, lecture, experiential learning; class discussion, demonstration labs, and projects;
• Submit in a timely manner and maintain in electronic format accurate records of attendance and grades;
• Provide a classroom environment conducive to learning; establish and maintain classroom control;
• Attend all meetings, ceremonies and official functions as specified by the Chief Academic Officer and/or Dean;
• Adhere to University policies and guidelines in all matters concerning academics, student and staff conduct.

Minimum Job Requirement

• Master’s degree in subject area;
• Maintain expertise and technical competencies in applicable field of study;
• Maintain all certifications and satisfy all requirements of the field of study.

Information to Applicant

• Condition of Employment: Temporary employment may be ended at anytime with or without cause;
• Collective Bargaining Unit: Dependent upon certain criteria, this position may be eligible for representation and require payment of union fees through direct payroll deduction;
• Employment Benefits: Due to the temporary nature of this appointment, this position is ineligible for benefits;
• Equal Opportunity Employer: The District of Columbia Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical handicap, or political affiliation.

Notice of Non-Discrimination

• In accordance with the D.C. Human Rights Act of 1977, as amended, D.C. Official Code, Section 2-1401.01 et. seq., (Act) the University of the District of Columbia does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived: race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, familial status, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, genetic information, disability. Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination which is also prohibited by the Act. In addition, harassment based on any of the above protected categories is prohibited by the Act. Discrimination in violation of the Act will not be tolerated. Violators will be subject to disciplinary action.

Veterans Preference

• Applicants claiming veteran’s preference must submit official proof at the time of application.

Drug-Free Workplace

• Pursuant to the requirements of the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, the individual selected to fill this position will, as a condition of employment, be required to notify his/her immediate supervisor, in writing, not later than five (5) days after conviction of any criminal drug statute occurring in the workplace.

Background Investigation

• Employment with the University of the District of Columbia is contingent upon a satisfactory background investigation. The determination of a “satisfactory background investigation” is made at the sole discretion of the University of the District of Columbia. The University may refuse to hire a finalist, rescind an offer of employment to a finalist or review and may terminate the employment of a current employee based on the results of a background investigation.

Disposition of Resume

• Resumes received outside the area of consideration and/or after the closing date will not be given consideration. You must resubmit your resume to receive consideration for any subsequent advertised position vacancies. For the purpose of employment, resumes are not considered job applications. Therefore, if selected for employment a UDC application will be required.

Job Offers

• Official Job Offers are made by the University of the District of Columbia, Office of Talent Management Only.

Contact Information

• All inquiries related to employment and job applications should be directed to UDC Office of Talent Management at (202) 274-5380.