About the role
Job Overview
Department of Criminology and Justice Studies seeks an experienced Adjunct Instructor to co-develop and facilitate an innovative community-engaged course that bridges Drexel students with justice-impacted community members in collaborative learning environments. This position offers an exceptional opportunity for an educator committed to Inside-Out/Side-by-Side pedagogy and practical reentry solutions to shape the next generation of justice professionals and contribute to systemic change.
Essential Functions
- Co-develop and teach a community-engaged course designed to connect Drexel students with justice-impacted individuals in mutual learning environments
- Facilitate meaningful dialogue and collaborative learning between students and community members with direct experience in the criminal justice system
- Integrate expertise in reentry systems, employment, housing, and related pathways into course curriculum and pedagogy
- Partner with community organizations, and reentry programs to create authentic engagement opportunities
- Design and facilitate classroom activities, discussions, and projects that center the voices and experiences of justice-impacted participants
- Support student learning outcomes related to empathy, systemic understanding, and practical justice reform
- Contribute to course evaluation and refinement based on feedback from all participants
- Attend departmental meetings and collaborate with full-time faculty on program alignment and development
- Maintain high standards of inclusive pedagogy and trauma-informed facilitation practices
- Other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of a Master's degree and 3 years of direct experience working with justice-involved individuals (incarcerated, reentry, court-involved, or previously incarcerated)
- Demonstrated expertise in the reentry system, including knowledge of employment, housing, behavioral health, and social service pathways
- Experience teaching in a higher education setting
- Commitment to and demonstrated experience with community-engaged, participatory, or social justice-oriented pedagogy
- Ability to facilitate inclusive learning environments that center the experiences of marginalized and justice-impacted communities
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with ability to build trust across diverse constituencies
- Commitment to trauma-informed and culturally responsive teaching practices
Preferred Qualifications:
- Graduate degree (Master's or Ph.D.) with emphasis on justice reform, reentry, or related field
- Experience facilitating Inside-Out/Side-by-Side or similar co-learning programs
- Professional background in criminal justice advocacy, reentry services, or community organizing
- Experience teaching or facilitating with justice-impacted populations
Location
- University City - Philadelphia, PA
Special Instructions to the Applicant
Please make sure you upload your CV/resume and cover letter when submitting your application.
A review of applicants will begin once a suitable candidate pool is identified.