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Austin Peay State University

Part-time Instructor (Pool) - Institute for National Security and Military Studies

601 College Street, Clarksville, TN 37044

Part-time

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The Department of Criminal Justice and the Institute for National Security and Military

Studies at Austin Peay State University are continuously taking applications for

individuals seeking adjunct, or temporary instructor positions for all semesters.

Instructors are needed both in person and online for all areas including, but not limited

to, Intelligence Analysis, Research Methods, Security Analysis, National Security

Foundations and Strategy, International Security Dynamics, Military Studies and Defense

Policy, and International Law, Ethics, and Human Rights.

 

The Department of Criminal Justice offers a Bachelor’s and a Master of Science in

criminal justice, each with an optional concentration in homeland security. The

department also hosts the bachelor degree in National Security Studies. The program

enrolls about 40 undergraduate majors. The Department of Criminal Justice offers

courses through diverse delivery methods, including face-to-face, online, and

hybrid/blended formats.

 

The Department of Criminal Justice is among the

University’s largest. The position’s responsibilities include teaching courses as assignedby the chair.

More information about the department can be found at http://www.apsu.edu/criminal-

justice. More information about the Institute for National Security and Military Studies is

located at http://www.apsu.edu/INSMS.

 

 

Physical Requirements 

Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force

frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.

Required Minimum Qualifications

Political Science, Sociology, or other related fields is required; A Master’s degree

in a related field must accompany 18 hours of graduate work in the area of

national security

Desired Qualifications

hybrid, face-to-face, etc.)

Required Documents

1. Cover Letter

2. Unofficial Transcript

3. Curriculum Vitae

Optional Documents

1. Letter of Recommendation 1

2. Letter of Recommendation 2

3. Letter of Recommendation 3

The number of adjunct instructors hired varies from semester to semester, depending upon the needs of the department.    Each applicant must include the names and contact information for three references, one of which must be from your most recent or current employer, with your application materials. Many people add this to the end of the CV/Resume.   If you would like to additionally attach Letters of Recommendation to your online application, letters must be dated one year or less from the date of your application.   Letters of recommendation may be sent by email to “facultyapplications@apsu.edu” or hard copy to “Austin Peay State University, Human Resources Dept., PO Box 4507, Clarksville, TN 37044” with your name and desired position clearly indicated after your online application is completed.   If granted an interview, unofficial transcripts will be required of applicants and official transcripts will be required of the selected candidate before the candidate will be offered a position. It is highly recommended that you attach unofficial transcripts in PDF format to your online application.   You will not be able to attach your letters of recommendation, unofficial transcripts or any other supplemental document(s) nor modify your application after it has been submitted.   Please refer all questions to facultyapplications@apsu.edu or criminaljustice@apsu.edu