Adjunct Faculty - Criminal Justice

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Purpose of Role

The Criminal Justice Program at Daemen University is seeking a qualified adjunct instructor for the Senior Capstone. The selected candidate will be responsible for teaching CRJ 400 Senior Research Project, with oversight by the co-directors of the Criminal Justice program to ensure compliance with departmental, curricular, and institutional requirements.

Every student pursuing a major in Criminal Justice must complete the senior capstone project. This class fulfills the capstone course requirement in the major, as well as the college-wide Research & Presentation (R&P), Information Literacy (IL), and Writing Intensive (WI) requirements. Students will be required to complete a 15-20 page research project consistent with the expectations of their degree, including: Identifying a discipline-appropriate (and CRJ track appropriate) research topic, list the questions directing the study, and explain the relevance of the research project. Locate and integrate sources academically appropriate to the research project. All sources used in the project must be included in a bibliography organized in APA or Chicago Manual of Style format (to be determined in consultation with the instructor). Orally present the finished research project to the class and faculty audience. The student must explain the subject and purpose of the project and answer questions from those in attendance, including peers and faculty members. Submit research materials (including research log, research notes, and other materials) periodically throughout the semester. At the end of the course, students will be required to submit a copy of the final project, including a full bibliography. Students will also be required to submit copies of all research materials and notes.

Required Qualifications:

PhD in Criminal Justice or closely related field

Preferred Qualifications:

Previous teaching experience in higher education Experience supervising student research projects

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