Full-Time Faculty - Criminal Justice

Passaic County Community College; Paterson (NJ); On-site; USD 53,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent health insurance

Dental plan options

Retirement benefits through state

Tuition waivers for employees and/or

Tuition reimbursement for full-time

Short-term disability (up to 26 weeks)

Sick and Personal hours

Commuter benefits: Free parking

Flexible Spending Account

Supplemental insurance options

Voluntary annuity programs

Job summary

Passaic County Community College (PCCC) invites applications for a full-time, 10-month tenure-track faculty position in its Criminal Justice program in Paterson, NJ, starting Spring 2027. The successful candidate will teach and lead with a commitment to student learning and serving a diverse student body, including first-generation college students.

The role emphasizes real-world case integration, varied instructional modalities (online, hybrid/remote, accelerated mini-semesters, and

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Criminal Justice or related discipline from an accredited institution, Ph.D. preferred.
• 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, and corrections.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively in writing and oral presentations in academic or professional settings.
• College teaching experience in the discipline; community college experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach introductory and upper-level Criminal Justice courses.
• Utilize diverse instructional methods including asynchronous online, hybrid/remote formats, and traditional classes.
• Engage students through high-impact practices and project-based learning.
• Assess learning outcomes at course, program, and institutional levels.
• Integrate instructional technology to enhance engagement and learning.
• Mentor students and support retention and program growth.
• Collaborate on departmental initiatives and governance.

Skills

Leadership experience

Communication skills

Teaching experience

Criminal justice knowledge

Curriculum development

Education

Master’s degree in Criminal Justice or related field

PhD preferred

Job description

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Full-Time Faculty - Criminal Justice

Full-Time Faculty Paterson, NJ, US

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.

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 disabilityproviding 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 Programprovides 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 Accountallows 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