Full-Time Faculty - Criminal Justice

Passaic County Community College (PCCC) has an opening for a full-time 10-month tenure-track faculty position for teaching and leadership in its Criminal Justice program beginning Spring 2027.

PCCC is seeking someone with strong commitment to student learning and success and to serving a diverse community of students, many of whom are first generation college students. The successful candidate will seamlessly integrate practical, real-world case studies into the academic curriculum, thereby preparing a diverse student body for robust professional careers.

This is an in-person, tenure track position.

Examples of Duties:

- Teach introductory and upper-level undergraduate courses in Criminal Justice. - Employ a diverse suite of instructional methodologies, including asynchronous online, synchronous hybrid/remote (e.g., Zoom), accelerated mini-semesters, and traditional face-to-face formats. - Actively engage students in High-Impact Practices, such as project-based learning and active learning. - Assess student learning outcomes at the course, program, and institutional level in alignment with departmental and institutional goals. - Integrate instructional technology to heighten student engagement. - Champion student retention and program growth, academic engagement, and holistic success through dedicated mentorship and accessible office hours. - Contribute meaningfully to departmental initiatives, academic committees, and shared governance in the broader college community.

Qualifications:

- An earned Master’s degree in Criminal Justice or a strictly related academic discipline from an accredited institution; Ph.D. preferred. - A minimum of five years of progressive, command-level leadership experience within a recognized criminal justice agency. - Demonstrated knowledge of core criminal justice domains such as law enforcement, courts, corrections, criminology, and ethical and constitutional issues. - Demonstrated excellence in written, oral, and interpersonal communication within an academic or professional setting. - College teaching experience in the discipline required; community college experience preferred. - Ability to use learning technologies, learning management systems, and digital tools to support instruction and assessment.

Application Requirements

When applying, candidates must attach/upload:

- Curriculum Vitae/resume - Cover Letter - Statement of Teaching Philosophy - Statement of AI utilization in the preparation of your application

The completion of a background check will be required for the selected candidate.

Compensation: The salary for this position is $59,000.

Benefits: PCCC offers a variety of benefits which include:

- Excellent New Jersey State health insurance plans - Dental Plan options 100% covered by employer - Retirement systems through New Jersey State - Tuition waivers for PCCC courses for employees and eligible dependents, per terms of the relevant labor contract (Some fees may still apply.) - Tuition reimbursement for all full-time employees, excluding grant-funded positions, per terms of the relevant labor contract - Short-term disability providing up to 26 weeks of paid leave, per terms of carrier (excluded for faculty and grant-funded positions) - Sick and Personal hours (*Prorated based on hire date)

| Sick | Personal Faculty | 50 hours | 13 hours

The college also offers optional programs such as:

- Employee Assistance Program provides free, confidential, limited counseling services, work-life assistance, legal and financial guidance. - Commuter Benefits: Free parking access is provided on site. An optional Transit Pre-Tax Plan is available which allows employees to use pre-tax dollars to purchase eligible transit expenses. - Flexible Spending Account allows employee to contribute pre-tax dollars to use for eligible out-of-pocket medical and dependent care expenses. - Supplemental insurance provides cash benefits to assist with out-of-pocket expenses when hurt or sick. - Voluntary Annuity Programs: Additional contributions to retirement account