Adjunct Faculty: Criminal Justice - Berkshire Community College

Department:
Humanities, Behavioral and Social Sciences

Locations:
Pittsfield, MA

Posted:
Oct 6, 2026

Closes:
Open Until Filled

Type:
Contract

Position ID: 205556

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Built on 180 acres of meadows, orchards, wetlands, and forest only minutes away from downtown Pittsfield, Berkshire Community College reflects the natural and cultural diversity and richness of the Berkshires. Steeped in the New England tradition of compassionate individualism, we value independence, academic freedom, and the readiness to lend a helping hand. We are committed to providing an exceptional education and a wide range of opportunities that meet the diverse needs of our nearly 2000 students and our community through college transfer, workforce and career pathways, partnerships, and lifelong learning.

Students and instructors enjoy active learning settings, current classroom technology, a professional recording and video production studio, pool and athletic facilities, a teaching kitchen, ten science labs, a supportive suite of student services, and an additional, interdisciplinary citizen science space, the Berkshire Science Commons.

Berkshire Community College encourages evidence-based teaching and helps faculty members avail themselves of many professional development opportunities, from frequent in-house training, and teaching-and-learning workshops to discipline-specific conferences. Within Academic Affairs, we seek to cultivate an atmosphere of collegial and collaborative learning focused on equitable student outcomes and inclusive relationships that promote curiosity and joy. Faculty and staff create innovative programs and opportunities that provide the knowledge and skills for students to thrive as globally minded, engaged community members and perpetual learners to better position students for successful transfer and employability.

Therefore, we desire candidates who are student-centered, experienced with integrating high-impact practices within their teaching, skillful in online learning, and recognize that all members of the college community play a part in student learning and success.

For additional information about Berkshire County and working at Berkshire Community College, check out our Berkshire Library Guide . Please do not hesitate to reach out if you would like to learn more about Berkshire Community College.

Berkshire Community College maintains a pool of qualified adjunct faculty candidates to teach Criminal Justice courses in in-person, hybrid, and online formats. As instructional needs arise, qualified applicants from the pool may be contacted regarding available teaching assignments. Placement in the adjunct pool does not guarantee a teaching assignment.

Adjuncts in the Humanities, Behavioral, and Social Sciences Division provide classroom instruction to students seeking certificate and associate degrees. The ideal candidate is a collaborative colleague who enjoys sharing their enthusiasm, expertise, and experience in a student-centered learning environment and who appreciates the diversity of the community college population.

Applicants should address their experience and qualifications for teaching Criminal Justice courses they may be qualified to teach. These courses may include:

• Master's degree in Criminal Justice, Criminology, or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated subject matter expertise in one or more areas of criminal justice.
• Ability to teach effectively in a diverse, student-centered learning environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional experience in law enforcement, corrections, courts, human services, victim advocacy, or related fields.
• Prior college-level teaching experience, particularly in a community college setting either in-person or virtual using active learning and student engagement strategies.

• Pay: $1,512/credit - $1,826/credit, based on DCE step, per the DCE Contract, (non-benefited)

BCC is committed to providing an inclusive learning and working environment that values the diverse backgrounds of all people and encourages applications from individuals whose experiences and perspectives model the opportunities and success derived from a college education.

Berkshire Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran status, genetic information, gender identity or sexual orientation in its programs and…