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Adjunct Faculty: Criminal Justice

Position Number: 6890369
Location: Danvers, MA
Position Type: Liberal Arts - Criminal Justice

Adjunct Faculty: Criminal Justice Location: Danvers/Ltnn, MA Category: Adjunct Posted On: Fri Jan 30 2026 Job Description:
Adjunct Faculty: Criminal Justice

Campus Location: Danvers, Lynn as well as other surrounding high school campuses as needed

Work Schedule: Consistent with MCCC contract MCCC unit position

SALARY: Minimum salary is $1,397 per credit hour. Actual salary is commensurate with the DCE Collective Bargaining Agreement

At this time, the College is not providing sponsorships for Visas.

The Criminal Justice Program which is part of the Division of Human Services and Emergency Response Pathways invites applications to teach Criminal Justice courses beginning fall 2026 (or sooner) on campus and high school sites through the college's Early College program. We anticipate offerings in future semesters as well.

The current openings are for:

Introduction to Criminal Justice: Introduces students to the study of the criminal justice system. Three components of this system, the police, courts, and corrections, will be studied and interrelationships will be shown between components. Outside readings and guest speakers will combine the practical and academic aspects. Fulfills open and liberal arts electives.

Principles of Corrections: The study of the development of correction, including the impact of incarceration on the offender and society.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Teach courses as assigned by the Division Dean.
Prepare course syllabi, proctor and grade course assessments as scheduled, report final student grades, and complete student alerts by the specified dates each semester.
Develop and apply assessment strategies that maximize the learning process and measure student learning outcomes
Attend required meetings which may be held virtually, at NSCC Campuses, or at high school sites.
Embrace the ideals of diversity and inclusiveness and support the equal rights of all people by advancing the understanding and appreciation of differences including age, race, gender, ability, religious convictions, socio-economic status, ethnic heritage, or sexual orientation.
Perform other duties as assigned consistent with the provisions of the collective bargaining agreement.

Job Requirements:

Earned Criminal Justice Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/ university
Recent work experience related to the respective course content
Demonstrated teaching experience
Available to teach in person
Demonstrated interest in the field of criminal justice specifically in the delivery of criminal justice services in the community.
Evidence of a strong commitment to working with a diverse student body and advancing the college's mission
Effective communication and interpersonal skills
Candidates will be required to pass a CORI/ SORI and or National background check as a condition of employment

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Master's degree in the subject area or a closely related field
Community College teaching experience
Bilingual and/ or knowledge of the Spanish language

Additional Information:
North Shore Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy or related conditions, gender identity, sex characteristics, sex stereotypes or sexual orientation in its programs and activities as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and college policies. The College prohibits Sex-Based Harassment. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination, harassment, or retaliation shall be referred to the College's Title IX Coordinator, Affirmative Action and Compliance Officer, the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights: TitleIX@northshore.edu

Prospective employees are encouraged to review the College's Annual Security Report (ASR), in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistic Act, which can be found on the disclosure page of the College's website by clicking here.

In alignment with our mission to provide accessible, affordable, and rigorous educational and employment opportunities, NSCC is committed to supporting individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment and employment process, and to support fulfilling essential job functions. If you need a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to our ADA/504 Coordinator: Employee_Accom@northshore.edu
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