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