Full-Time Faculty - Criminal Justice

Passaic County Community College•Paterson, NJ

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Passaic County Community College (PCCC) is hiring a full-time, 10-month, tenure-track faculty member for teaching and leadership in its Criminal Justice program, beginning Spring 2027. This is an in-person position. The successful candidate will support student learning and success in a diverse community, including many first-generation college students, and will integrate practical, real-world case studies into the curriculum to prepare students for professional careers. The faculty member will teach introductory and upper-level undergraduate Criminal Justice courses using varied instructional formats and methods. The role also includes assessing student learning, using instructional technology, mentoring students, supporting retention and program growth, and contributing to departmental initiatives, academic committees, and shared governance.

Requirements

Earned master’s degree in Criminal Justice or a strictly related academic discipline from an accredited institution.
At least five years of progressive, command-level leadership experience within a recognized criminal justice agency.
Demonstrated knowledge of core criminal justice domains, including law enforcement, courts, corrections, criminology, and ethical and constitutional issues.
Demonstrated excellence in written, oral, and interpersonal communication in an academic or professional setting.
College teaching experience in the discipline.
Ability to use learning technologies, learning management systems, and digital tools to support instruction and assessment.

Nice To Haves

Ph.D.
Community college experience.

Responsibilities

Teach introductory and upper-level undergraduate courses in Criminal Justice.
Use varied instructional methodologies, including asynchronous online, synchronous hybrid or remote formats such as Zoom, accelerated mini-semesters, and traditional face-to-face formats.
Engage students in High-Impact Practices, including project-based and active learning.
Assess learning outcomes at the course, program, and institutional levels in alignment with departmental and institutional goals.
Integrate instructional technology to increase student engagement.
Support student retention, program growth, academic engagement, and holistic success through mentorship and accessible office hours.
Contribute to departmental initiatives, academic committees, and shared governance in the college community.

Benefits

New Jersey State health insurance plans.
Dental plan options fully covered by the employer.
Retirement systems through the State of New Jersey.
Tuition waivers for PCCC courses for employees and eligible dependents, subject to the relevant labor contract; some fees may apply.
Tuition reimbursement for full-time employees, excluding grant-funded positions, subject to the relevant labor contract.
Short-term disability providing up to 26 weeks of paid leave, subject to carrier terms; excluded for faculty and grant-funded positions.
Sick and personal hours, prorated based on hire date.
Employee Assistance Program with free, confidential, limited counseling, work-life assistance, and legal and financial guidance.
Free on-site parking.
Optional Transit Pre-Tax Plan for eligible transit expenses.
Flexible Spending Account for eligible out-of-pocket medical and dependent care expenses.
Supplemental insurance providing cash benefits for certain out-of-pocket expenses when hurt or sick.
Voluntary annuity programs for additional retirement-account contributions.