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