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)