Job Description

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.