Hiring adjunct faculty is a critical process for community colleges, often shaped by tight timelines, high applicant volumes, and evolving compliance requirements. Institutions must not only assess academic qualifications but also conduct thorough background checks to ensure a safe, credible, and inclusive learning environment. For many colleges, this means finding a balance between speed, accuracy, and budget.
In New Jersey, this challenge is especially pressing. Community colleges serve diverse student populations with wide-ranging needs—and adjunct faculty play a key role in meeting them. Yet, with limited resources, many hiring teams find it difficult to vet applicants quickly while maintaining institutional integrity.
A Statewide Partnership to Streamline Screening
To support its member institutions, the New Jersey Council of County Colleges (NJCCC) has partnered with KENTECH, a trusted provider of technology-driven screening solutions. Through this collaboration, all NJCCC members now have access to KENTECH’s tailored services—streamlining adjunct hiring with precision, transparency, and speed.
This partnership reflects NJCCC’s commitment to strengthening operational capacity across the state’s community colleges. With KENTECH, colleges can reduce administrative burdens, accelerate hiring timelines, and ensure each candidate meets the highest standards of safety and compliance.
KENTECH’s Distinctive Approach to Faculty Screening
KENTECH is not a typical background check vendor. With years of experience serving mission-driven organizations—including educational institutions, government agencies, and nonprofits—KENTECH brings a thoughtful, compliant, and customizable approach to screening adjunct faculty.
Key features of the service include:
Comprehensive criminal background checks across federal, state, and local jurisdictions
Credential verification for degrees, certifications, and employment history
User-friendly digital portals for both administrators and applicants
Fast turnaround times without compromising accuracy
Dedicated support for compliance with state education standards and EEOC regulations
For community colleges, these features translate into real results—fewer delays, fewer gaps in documentation, and greater confidence in hiring decisions.
Built Specifically for Community College Realities
One of the key strengths of this partnership is the alignment between KENTECH’s services and the specific needs of NJCCC member institutions. KENTECH has designed a screening package that reflects the realities of adjunct hiring in the community college environment: variable workloads, seasonal hiring surges, and limited HR staff.
Rather than a one-size-fits-all solution, NJCCC members benefit from:
Scalable pricing models that work within tight budgets
Integration support for existing HR platforms
Compliance expertise tailored to New Jersey's legal and educational context
This ensures that the screening process is not just faster—but also more relevant and sustainable for colleges working to maximize their resources.
Moving Toward Safer, Smarter Campuses
As higher education continues to evolve, so do the expectations around hiring. Background screening is no longer just a checkbox—it’s a vital part of a college’s commitment to its students, faculty, and community. With KENTECH now supporting NJCCC members, institutions can meet this responsibility with renewed confidence and efficiency.
In today’s fast-paced academic environment, having a reliable screening partner makes a measurable difference. Whether onboarding a new adjunct before the semester begins or conducting mid-year hires, colleges can now act with greater speed, clarity, and compliance.
Next Steps: How to Get Started
NJCCC members interested in implementing KENTECH screening services can reach out directly to NJCCC or KENTECH’s dedicated support team. Onboarding is simple, and member institutions can begin leveraging services within days.
This is more than a service expansion—it’s a shared investment in the future of New Jersey’s community colleges. With KENTECH, adjunct hiring just got easier—and campuses just got stronger.
