Location: Newport, RI
Category: Academic / Faculty
Job Type: Part-time
Posted On: Wed Jul 1 2026
Job Description:
CONTRACT TYPE: Semester based.
The Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology at Salve Regina University invites applications for a part-time adjunct position to teach online graduate level cybersecurity courses in Salve's master's degree program in Criminal Justice and Cybersecurity. This position listing is specifically for two courses planned annually beginning in Fall 2026: CJC 530 Cyberthreat Analysis and CJC 531 Cyberthreat Management. Our graduate courses are delivered in seven-week sessions using Canvas, and are fully online. Each course includes one to four live Zoom sessions, typically scheduled by the instructor on weekday evenings.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Adjunct faculty are expected to:
- Prepare and instruct classes assigned by the graduate program director
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Ensure class content is up to date and relevant, including new techniques and resources applicable to the course subject matter
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Use Canvas as the online classroom for interacting with students
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Read, comment on, grade and return student assignments, projects, reports, etc. in a timely manner
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Hold class meetings online (Zoom) one to four times per course
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Complete an online course syllabus at the start of each semester
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Use the Salve learning management system (Canvas) to disseminate course material and grades to students
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Be available on a regular basis to meet with students (office hours)
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Respond to students in a timely manner
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Use Salve email to send and receive official email correspondence
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Work collaboratively with other instructors and the graduate program director
Job Requirements:
Required:
- Minimum requirement is a master's degree in cybersecurity, criminal justice, or a related discipline, along with professional and/or teaching experience.
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Candidates should have an ability to communicate effectively, to use technology and learning management systems (e.g., Canvas and Zoom) effectively in teaching and learning, and to work collaboratively with other members of the department.
Preferred:
Additional Information:
Salve Regina University strives to provide equal opportunity in employment and education to all employees, students and applicants. No employee, student or applicant shall be discriminated against or harassed on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, age, marital or parental status, military or veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal or state law, in the administration of Salve Regina's employment policies, education policies, admission policies, scholarship and loan programs, athletic and other University administered programs. In accordance with Title IX, it does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any of its educational programs or activities. Salve Regina is also committed to making its programs and campus accessible to its visitors and compliant with all applicable non-discrimination laws.
