Faculty - Human Services​/Social Work

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Full-Time Faculty Paterson, NJ, US

Today Requisition

Passaic County Community College (PCCC) has an opening for a full-time 10-month tenure-track faculty position for teaching and leadership in its Human Services (Social Work) 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.

This is an in-person, tenure track position.

Examples of Duties:

• Deliver engaging instruction in introductory and upper-level undergraduate courses in Human Services/Social Work, maintain regular office hours and support learners from diverse backgrounds.
• Employ a variety of instructional delivery methods, such as online, hybrid, Zoom, and in-person adaptable to different course delivery lengths (14-week, 12 week, 6 week, etc)
• 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
• Support program development, student retention, and continuous quality improvement (program assessment)
• Participate in curriculum development, collaborate with colleagues on program initiatives, and contribute to departmental, college, and community service activities
• Participate in shared governance including departmental, divisional; and institutional-wide activities.
• Engage in professional development, stay current with best practices in human services and social work education, and support PCCC’s mission of student success and equitable access to learning.

Qualifications:

• Strong foundation in Human Services/Social Work, with demonstrated ability to teach and integrate theory and practice in these fields.
• Experience with Case Management and Social Services, including familiarity with community resources, client advocacy, and service coordination.
• Excellent Communication skills, including clear instructional communication, collaborative work with colleagues, and supportive engagement with students.
• Relevant master’s degree in social work, human services, counseling, psychology, or a closely related discipline (PhD preferred).
• Prior college-level teaching experience or significant professional practice in human services/social work that can translate effectively to the classroom.
• Ability to use learning technologies, learning management systems, and digital tools to support instruction and assessment.

Application Requirements

• 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

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