Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice – Pierce College District

Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice – Pierce College District

• Institution: Pierce College District

• Academic Unit / Department: Criminal Justice Program, Health and Public Services Division

• Job Reference / Requisition ID: F2611

• Appointment Type: Full-Time, Tenure-Track

• Academic Rank / Level: Assistant Professor

• Salary / Remuneration: $77,095 – $83,223 per 174-day academic year

• Location: Lakewood, Washington, USA

• Application Deadline: September 16, 2026, at 5:00 PM Pacific Time

📋 Overview of Role

Pierce College District invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice, with an anticipated start date of Winter 2027. The successful candidate will teach criminal justice courses grounded in criminology, social theory, and professional practice while supporting students through advising, mentoring, and career preparation.

The position is part of the college’s racial equity-centered faculty cluster hire, emphasizing inclusive education and support for Black and Brown students.

🎯 Key Responsibilities & Teaching Scope

• Teach a wide range of criminal justice courses connecting theory with professional practice.

• Develop race-conscious course assessments, analyze student achievement data, and continuously improve courses.

• Implement inclusive pedagogy and active learning across campus, online, and hybrid formats.

• Demonstrate cultural humility and intercultural engagement and create an educational environment affirming students of color.

• Incorporate appropriate educational technology across instructional modalities.

• Design learning experiences supporting critical thinking, information competency, global citizenship, and effective communication.

• Teach, advise, and mentor students from recruitment through completion and transition to employment or further education.

• Participate in shared governance and institutional initiatives focused on antiracism and equitable student success.

• Participate in the First-Year Faculty Cohort during the first year of the tenure process.

• Engage with community partners and professional/technical advisory boards.

🎓 Qualifications & Candidate Profile

• Required Education: Master’s degree in Criminal Justice or a related field, or degree in progress with completion required before tenure can be granted.

• Experience & Specializations: Five years of full-time experience in the criminal justice field, or an equivalent combination of full- and part-time experience.

• Certifications / Licensure: Not specifically required.

• Background Requirement: Must provide or be able to obtain and maintain a clean criminal history background check.

💼 Remuneration & Benefits

• Salary: $77,095 – $83,223 per 174-day academic year, depending on education, experience, and credentials.

• Additional Income: Opportunities for additional teaching during the academic year and summer may be available.

• Salary Adjustments: Faculty may receive annual COLA adjustments as allocated by Washington State.

• Tenure Increase: Newly tenured faculty receive a $2,000 salary increase beginning in the first year of tenure.

• Health Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents.

• Additional Benefits: Life and long-term disability insurance, vacation, sick and personal leave, reduced tuition, and retirement benefits.

• The benefits package is stated to have an approximate value equivalent to 35% of salary.

📄 Application Checklist & Required Documents

1. Curriculum Vitae (CV) detailing educational and professional experience, including courses taught.

2. Cover Letter of approximately 500 words addressing qualifications and education relevant to the position.

3. Relevant Transcripts — unofficial transcripts showing degrees received and conferral dates.

4. Foreign Credential Evaluation for international transcripts.

5. Three Professional References with name, relationship, address, email, and telephone number.

6. Supplemental Question Response of approximately 500 words addressing at least two of the four specified criteria related to supporting Black and Brown students and culturally relevant, inclusive pedagogy.

📬 Application Process

• 🔗 Application Link: https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/piercedist/jobs/5444007/assistant-professor-of-criminal-justice

• 📧 Contact / Enquiries: Human Resources – jobs@pierce.ctc.edu | 253-964-7342

• 📅 Deadline: September 16, 2026, at 5:00 PM Pacific Time

• Anticipated Start Date: Winter 2027

• Initial Campus Assignment: Pierce College Fort Steilacoom.

• Tenure Process: Expected to begin in September 2027.

🌐 Official Website / Domain: https://www.pierce.ctc.edu/