BERGEN COMM COLLEGE·Paramus, New Jersey
Teach world language courses to students at Bergen Community College. Foster an appreciation for diverse cultures and ways of thinking through language instruction.
Bergen Community College is accepting applications for adjunct positions in the World Languages department for Fall and Winter 2026. Below are the disciplines we are currently hiring for and the requirements for each.
The mission of the department of world languages and cultures at Bergen Community College is to foster the study of thirteen languages offered at the College and to further the experience for those students who wish to continue learning a language previously studied. The department offers the following courses: American Sign Language, Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Hebrew, Irish, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Latin, Russian and Spanish. Courses in the world languages and cultures department develops students’ appreciation for other cultures and other ways of living and thinking. Liberal Arts students may choose World Languages as an option or “major” by taking two general education Humanities in World Languages (6 credits) and two free electives in World Languages.
Master’s degree in American Sign Language/Deaf Studies or Bachelor’s degree + native speaker; ASLTA certification preferred; minimum two years teaching experience at high school and/or college level. Applicant must be willing to teach day or evening classes in Paramus and/or Lyndhurst.
Master's degree in German Language or Literature (or native speaker + degree); two years teaching experience at the high school or college level. Applicant must be available to teach day and/or evening sections in Paramus and/or Lyndhurst.
Master's degree in Hebrew Language or Literature (or native speaker + degree); two years teaching experience at the high school or college level. Applicant must be available to teach day and/or evening sections in Paramus and/or Lyndhurst.
Master's degree in Japanese Language or Literature (or native speaker + degree); two years teaching experience at the high school or college level. Applicant must be available to teach day and/or evening sections in Paramus and/or Lyndhurst.
Master's degree in Russian Language or Literature (or native speaker + degree); two years teaching experience at the high school or college level. Applicant must be available to teach day and/or evening sections in Paramus and/or Lyndhurst.
Master’s degree in Spanish Language or Literature (or native speaker + degree); two years teaching experience at the high school or college level. Applicants must be available to teach day or evening sections in Paramus and/or Lyndhurst.
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.
Requires a Master's degree in the specific language or a combination of a degree and native speaker status. A minimum of two years of teaching experience at the high school or college level is required.
Market context
Adjunct world languages roles in New Jersey often reflect steady demand at colleges and schools that need instructors for language instruction, conversation courses, and section coverage. These positions are competitive because they typically require a master’s degree in the language or a degree plus native speaker status, along with at least two years of high school or college teaching experience. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your teaching background and language credentials before applying.