Adjunct Opportunities - Social Sciences

Job Description

Job Description

Bergen Community College is accepting applications for adjunct positions in the division of Business, Arts and Social Sciences for Fall and Winter 2026. Below are the disciplines we are currently hiring for and the requirements for each. 

Social Sciences:   

The mission of the Social Science Department (which houses Anthropology, Economics, Political Science, Psychology and Sociology) here at Bergen Community College is to promote excellence in the teaching and learning of each discipline by providing students with an awareness of the connections of each subject to other subjects and to strengthen each student’s ability to apply theories experientially. By offering a broad selection of courses that are designed to meet diverse student needs, the Social Science Department faculty promote critical thinking through coursework that emphasizes problem solving and applications while also introducing students to the effective uses of technology in the discipline. The department promotes scholarly activity and encourages and supports faculty collaboration in developing current and relevant curriculum.

Courses and Requirements:  

Psychology – College Level

Required: Master’s degree in Psychology or related field, At least one year of College-level teaching experience preferred.

Anthropology – College Level

Required: Master’s degree in Anthropology or related field, At least one year of College-level teaching experience preferred.

Political Science – College Level

Required: Master’s degree in Political Science or related field, At least one year of College-level teaching experience preferred.

Sociology – College Level

Required: Master’s degree in Sociology or related field, At least one year of College-level teaching experience preferred.

Social Work - College Level

Required: Master’s degree in Social Work/Sociology, At least one year of College-level teaching experience preferred.  Clinical and field experience will be considered. 

Rates and Benefits:

• Adjuncts with a Master's receive $960 per credit. 
• Tuition Waiver for BCC courses for themselves or their dependents
• ABP and 403b  

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