BERGEN COMM COLLEGE·Paramus, New Jersey
Deliver instruction in the Humanities division, specifically within the Communications, English, or Philosophy and Religion departments. Prepare students for advanced studies and professional careers through effective teaching of theories and practices.
Bergen Community College is accepting applications for adjunct positions in the division of Humanities for Fall and Winter 2026. Below are the disciplines we are currently hiring for and the requirements for each.
In the interest of developing responsible communities and individuals, the department of communication at Bergen Community College, strives to teach a diverse population of students the theories, principles, and practices of effective and ethical communication in a range of personal, public, visual and mediated contexts.
The Department also seeks to prepare interested students for advanced undergraduate and graduate studies in communication.
The option in communication is appropriate for students focusing on many areas of study as well as professional careers.
Students interested in careers in education, business, marketing, public relations, law, social work, criminal justice, and political science choose a concentration in communication.
This option provides a solid foundation to a liberal arts education.
Master’s degree in Speech/Interpersonal Communication and at least one year college teaching experience. Available courses are COM 100 Speech Communication and COM 102 Public Speaking.
Master’s degree in English, English Education, Reading or related field; at least one year experience teaching developmental English to diverse populations, preferably at a community college.
Master’s degree in English, Composition/Rhetoric, Literature, or related field; at least one year experience teaching college-level English composition to diverse populations, preferably in a community college.
Master’s degree in ESL, Linguistics, English Education, Reading or related field; at least one year experience teaching ESL to diverse populations, preferably at a community college.
The philosophy program introduces students to the basic principles and techniques of logical thinking and argumentation, to the history of philosophical thought, to the basic problems of philosophy (What is real? What can be known? What is really worthwhile?), and to a set of methods by which contemporary moral, social, and political problems may be clearly understood and perhaps resolved.
The religious studies program introduces students to the basic problems and methods of theology; to the sacred literatures of Judaism, Christianity, Islam, and other religious traditions; and to the history, basic beliefs, and characteristic practices of the major religions of the world.
Courses and requirements: Philosophy and Religion
Master’s degree in Philosophy; experience teaching college-level philosophy to diverse populations.
Community college teaching experience; ability to teach formal and informal logic.
Bergen Community College provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Market context
Adjunct humanities roles in New Jersey are often shaped by course-by-course staffing needs at colleges, so demand can vary by term and campus. These positions are competitive because a master’s degree in the relevant field and prior college-level teaching experience, especially in a community college setting, are commonly expected. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, and tailor your application to highlight teaching experience, subject expertise, and availability.