Adjunct Faculty - Public Safety Executive Leadership Master of Studies in Law

Adjunct Faculty - Public Safety Executive Leadership Master of Studies in LawThe University of South Carolina School of Law invites applications for adjunct faculty positions in the Public Safety Executive Leadership Master of Studies in Law program for the Fall 2027 term. We are seeking subject-matter experts to teach one or more of the following courses: Principles of Leadership & Management: Legal, Ethical and Organizational Considerations Evidence-Based Policing & Public SafetyCivil Rights: Practices for Public Safety Leaders Sound Agency Management: Law, Policy, and Strategy Co-Producing Public Safety: Building Trust and Centering Community Needs Critical Incidents and Other Sentinel Events: Responding to and Learning from Near Misses and Unintended Outcomes Collaborative Communications in Public Safety Budgeting, Fiscal Management, and Strategic Planning for Public Safety Leaders Leadership for Officer Wellness Legal and Ethical Considerations in Public SafetyCrime Prevention: Law, Research, Strategies and Tactics Courses are offered in either eight- or sixteen-week formats. The eight-week courses are 100% online and asynchronous. The sixteen-week courses are delivered in a hybrid format, with an in-person component lasting approximately 2-3 days. Instructors are responsible for delivering course curriculum and assignments consistent with University of South Carolina and Excellence in Policing & Public Safety Program standards and expectations; teaching in both online and in-person settings, reviewing and grading class assignments and engaging with students to promote a rewarding learning environment. The program will offer cohorts in Columbia, South Carolina, and upon final approvals, Washington, D.C. Instructors teaching the D.C. cohort must reside within 75 miles of the D.C. metropolitan area to facilitate the required in-person component. The in-person component is roughly 2-3 days per course. Applicants must have a minimum of seven years of substantial relevant professional experience in law enforcement, criminology, criminal justice, public health, public policy, or a related field; advanced academic credentials (master's degree, Juris Doctorate, Ph.D.) in a relevant discipline are preferred. Candidates should demonstrate subject-matter expertise, strong communication skills, and a high likelihood of success teaching in a hybrid online environment. A willingness to contribute to the School of Law's academic community is essential, as well as a commitment to the Excellence in Policing and Public Safety (EPPS) teaching philosophy. In their cover letter, applicants should identify all courses for which they wish to be considered and indicate whether they are interested in teaching in South Carolina, the D.C. metropolitan area, or both. This position is open until filled. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email. Required Documents: Cover Letter Curriculum Vitae Optional Documents: List of References and Contact Information