Adjunct Faculty - Criminal Justice, Homeland Security - School of Humanities and Social Sciences

Adjunct Faculty, Criminal Justice and/or Homeland Security

School of Humanities and Social Sciences

Jersey City, NJ – Starting Rate for New Adjunct Faculty: $956.00 per Credit

Job Summary

Hudson County Community College Criminal Justice Program seeks qualified and motivated adjunct faculty to teach criminal justice and/or homeland security courses. Professors should be dynamic educators passionate about student success and committed to excellence in teaching.

• Teach introductory and advanced Criminal Justice and/or Homeland Security courses.
• Deliver instruction in in‑person, online, and remote formats.
• Schedule classes in morning, afternoon, and evening sessions at Jersey City and Union City campuses.

• Master’s degree in Criminal Justice, Criminology, Homeland Security, Juris Doctor (J.D.), or a closely related field.

• Two years of teaching experience.
• Experience teaching online.
• Demonstrated use of both traditional and non‑traditional teaching methods.
• Strong understanding of educational technology and current trends in Criminal Justice, Homeland Security, and Public Safety.
• Ability to engage and connect with a diverse population of learners.
• Commitment to developing students’ critical thinking, communication, and oral presentation skills.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and classroom management skills.
• Highly motivated, student‑centered, flexible, and people‑oriented.
• Proven ability to create an engaging and inclusive learning environment that promotes student success.

Submit a cover letter, three references, and current resume through the NEOED application system.

Employees are considered local education employees and are eligible for the ABP retirement program, life insurance, and disability coverage. Additional benefits include an employee assistance program, flexible spending accounts, hybrid schedule options for eligible positions, employee discount marketplace, and auto and home insurance discounts. Adjunct faculty who have worked for nine or more semesters may receive a 100% tuition waiver for credit courses;

those with four to eight semesters may receive a 50% tuition reduction.

HCCC is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to a diverse and inclusive learning and working environment. Decisions on employment are based on qualifications for the position. Women, veterans, and minorities are encouraged to apply.