Adjunct Faculty - Philosophy, Contemporary Moral Issues, Religion, Culture/Values, Films/Music,

Hudson County Community College; New Jersey; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated educators to join their School of Humanities and Social Sciences. This role focuses on teaching a diverse range of disciplines, including Criminal Justice, Psychology, and Sociology, aimed at fostering critical thinking and problem-solving skills among students. The institution prides itself on its commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, creating a supportive environment for both students and faculty. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of students and contributing to their academic and vocational success, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required from a regionally accredited institution.
• Preferred college level teaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Offer courses centered on critical inquiry of human behavior.
• Promote self-discovery and empowerment through academic exploration.

Skills

Cultural Competency

Communication Skills

Critical Thinking

Problem-Solving Skills

Education

Master's Degree in Discipline or Related Field

Job description

Hudson County Community College (HCCC) is an award-winning, comprehensive, urban community college serving one of the most historic and ethnically diverse areas of the United States! The diversity and the multitude of our community’s cultures, life experiences, skills, and aspirations are the very values and traits that empower us to be productive and caring members of our society. HCCC embodies an unwavering commitment to student success and an intentional focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion. In 2019, the President’s Advisory Council on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (PACDEI) was instituted to develop new levels of understanding and to champion and advance the College’s commitment to transparency and inclusion. We are proud of our differences, which are the foundation for the life-changing and transformational education we offer and the social mobility we provide to our communities.

The School of Humanities and Social Sciences Meta Major encompasses a number of disciplines, including Criminal Justice, Homeland Security, Human Services/Pre-Social Work, Addictions Counseling, Psychology, Sociology, History, and Education (Special Education, Infant/Toddler, Early Childhood, and Elementary/Secondary). Among the options of study encompassed by this Meta Major are Associate of Applied Science (AAS), Associate of Arts (AA), and Associate of Science (AS) programs designed to prepare students for transfer to four-year institutions and/or for entry-level careers. We also offer professional development certificates and programs in preparation for immediate employment upon graduation as well as general education courses required for all degree programs.

Our mission is to offer courses and degree-granting programs centered on a critical and analytical inquiry of human behavior and institutional structures from theoretical, historical, empirical, and multicultural perspectives. Academic exploration of the Social Sciences on local and global scales aims to promote self-discovery and empowerment through the development of critical thinking and problem–solving skills for future academic and vocational careers.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Master's degree in the discipline or closely related field, required from a regionally accredited institution of higher education.
2. Preferred, college level teaching experience.
3. Demonstrated ability to interact with a culturally diverse population and to effectively and respectfully function and communicate within the context of varying beliefs, behaviors, orientations, identities, and cultural backgrounds.