Criminal Justice Tenure-Track Faculty (Fall 2027)

Pellissippi State Community College; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Pellissippi State Community College seeks a Criminal Justice educator for a 9/10 month tenure-track faculty position starting Fall 2027. The role involves teaching at multiple campuses (and online), developing courses, and participating in college and department activities to support student success.

The successful candidate will hold a Master’s in Criminal Justice, have teaching experience at the postsecondary level, and demonstrate commitment to the college’s mission and student-centered

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Criminal Justice from a regionally accredited institution.
• Minimum one-year related teaching experience at the postsecondary level.
• Understanding and acceptance of the comprehensive community college philosophy.
• Professional experience in the Criminal Justice field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach in the area of competence according to college policy.
• Apply theories and principles of learning to instruction.
• Adapt instruction to the entry-level knowledge and skills of students.
• Develop class syllabi that meet college requirements and student needs.

Skills

Criminal Justice teaching

Postsecondary teaching

Communication

College service

Curriculum development

Education

Master’s Degree in Criminal Justice

Job description

Pellissippi State Community College seeks a Criminal Justice educator for a 9/10 month tenure-track faculty position starting Fall 2027. The role involves teaching at multiple campuses (and online), developing courses, and participating in college and department activities to support student success.

The successful candidate will hold a Master’s in Criminal Justice, have teaching experience at the postsecondary level, and demonstrate commitment to the college’s mission and student-centered