Adjunct Faculty: Criminal Justice

Berkshire Community College • Pittsfield, MA

15h

About The Position

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 in the pool may be contacted about available teaching assignments; placement in the pool does not guarantee an assignment. Adjunct faculty in the Humanities, Behavioral, and Social Sciences Division provide classroom instruction to students pursuing certificates and associate degrees. The ideal candidate is collaborative, enthusiastic about sharing their expertise and experience, and committed to student-centered teaching that values the diversity of the community college population. Applicants should describe their qualifications and experience for teaching Criminal Justice courses. Potential courses include Introduction to Criminal Justice, Drugs & Society, Police & Community Relations, Criminal Law, Criminal Procedures, Juvenile Justice Process, Criminal Investigation, Correctional Process, Introduction to Criminology, and Gender & Justice.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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.
• Experience teaching in person or virtually using active learning and student engagement strategies.

Responsibilities

• Provide classroom instruction to students pursuing certificates and associate degrees.
• Teach Criminal Justice courses in in-person, hybrid, or online formats as assignments become available.
• Support a student-centered learning environment that is responsive to the diverse community college population.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time