| Location | Lakewood, WA |
| Salary | $77,095–$83,223 Per Year |
.Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice
Salary
$77,095.00 - $83,223.00 Annually
Location
9401 Farwest Dr SW, Lakewood, WA
Job Type
Full Time Faculty
Job Number
F2611
Division
Health and Public Services
Opening Date
08/11/2026
Closing Date
9/16/2026 5:00 PM Pacific
Position Summary
F2611 .Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice
Anticipated Start Date Winter 2027
The salary range for this position is $77,095 to $83,223 per 174-day academic year.
Join our Racial Equity-Centered College!
Pierce College District is student-centered and mission-driven to ensure that all our students thrive and reach their fullest potential. As an anti-racist institution, we are action-oriented and intentional in dismantling every systemic barrier that prevents Black and Brown student excellence and liberation.
As Pierce College deepens its commitment to racial equity, it is of the highest priority that we focus our tenure-track faculty hiring process to seek faculty with the expertise to lead our institution in serving Black and Brown students. This cluster hire is an opportunity for the college community to continue to act upon our values but more importantly for the empowering of our student's self-efficacy, for cultivating sense of belonging, and for the diversity of our entire student body, especially Black and Brown students, being reflected in a position of power in the classroom. Learn more about Pierces faculty cluster hire here:https://www.pierce.ctc.edu/hr-faculty-cluster-hire. ;
We are excited to invite you to bring your lived experiences and authentic selves to contribute to discourse and action in supporting Black and Brown students.
About the Program
The successful candidate will join a Criminal Justice program that provides a comprehensive education where students develop the academic and professional skills needed to be successful in both the criminal justice workforce and at four-year academic universities. Pierce College offers an Associate Degree in Criminal Justice, as well as various stackable short certificates, including Forensics and Crime Analysis & Investigations. In our program, students gain the knowledge and competency necessary for a professional career working within the criminal justice field in a variety of settings. The program combines high academic rigor steeped in criminology and social theory with professional standards of the justice field. This program works closely with local, state, private, tribal, and federal agencies to provide hands-on training though mandatory internships. The Pierce College Criminal Justice program has emphasis in law enforcement, forensics, corrections, security, pre-law, juvenile justice, and victimology. This is a program where there is space for all.
About Pierce College
Pierce College is an innovative community college striving to re-envision our institution through an antiracist framework to advance equity in student engagement and learning. We value student learning experiences that foster inclusion and intercultural engagement in the classroom and that expand into our local and global communities. Faculty, staff, and administrators work collaboratively to lead initiatives that advance equitable student success: from closing areas of inequity to building guided career pathways. The college serves over 15,000 students in basic skills, transfer, and professional technical programs. Through continuous efforts, we have improved retention rates by 17% and graduation rates by 89%. This year, Pierce was again named a top community college by several national organizations.
Pierce College employees and students live and work in various communities that offer the diverse cultural and environmental benefits of rural, suburban, and urban lifestyles in the Pacific Northwest. As part of the community and technical college system in Washington State, the District includes Pierce College Fort Steilacoom, Pierce College Puyallup, Pierce College at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, as well as other extended learning sites.
Essential Functions
Responsibilities of the successful candidate include:
Qualifications
Special Requirements
Must provide or be able to attain and maintain a clean criminal history background check.
Application Process
To be considered for this position, applicants must include the following items in their application package:
(1) Have experience or have demonstrated commitment to teaching, mentoring and/or engaging in services for Black and Brown students.
(2) Have demonstrated knowledge of barriers for Black and Brown students and experience in addressing disproportionate impact at an institution.
(3) Have experience in or have demonstrated commitment in facilitating Black and Brown students' navigating a higher education institution.
(4) Have experience or have demonstrated commitment to integrating elements of culturally relevant and inclusive pedagogy.
ATTACHMENTS (3)
1.Curriculum Vitae: Detailed curriculum vitae of all educational and professional experience, including a list of courses taught.
2.Cover Letter (approx. 500 words): Letter of formal application that addresses how your experience and education qualifies you to perform the assigned responsibilities.
3.Relevant Transcripts: Unofficial copies of relevant college and university transcripts that include degree received and confer date. Degrees earned outside the US: international transcripts MUST include a foreign credential evaluation. For a list of approved credential evaluation services visit:https://www.naces.org/members.Unofficial transcripts acceptable for application process; official transcripts required prior to hire.
Application materials not included in the attachments list above will be removed. Birthdates, social security numbers and photos will be redacted. If possible, please do not include these in your application materials.
Note: If your previous experiences do not involve working directly with students, you are encouraged to frame your responses to the supplemental question using your experiences working in the field and/or how this informs your vision in becoming an educator.
All correspondence regarding your application status will be sent to the email address associated with your schooljobs.com account. Please make sure to check your spam folder periodically, in the case of an automated, incorrect delivery.
Terms of Employment
This position, which is contingent upon funding, is a full-time, tenure-track assignment of 174 contracted days per year with the tenure process starting in September 2027. Assignment may include district discipline/program coordination, as well as evening, hybrid, and/or online teaching. This is a District position with a "home" campus assignment. Initial placement of this position will be at the Fort Steilacoom campus. Candidates will be working for a District Dean and will be required to attend district meetings as well as collaborate with colleagues across the district and across departments. This position requires regular and consistent attendance.
Salary & Benefits
Initial salary placement is based on the current full-time faculty salary schedule and is dependent upon education and experience. Salary placement for newly hired full-time faculty will be at one of five levels based upon qualifications including teaching experience and credentials. The five levels range from $77,095 to $83,223 per 174-day academic year.
While not guaranteed, full-time faculty may have the opportunity for additional income during the academic year and summer through additional teaching. These opportunities are based on a variety of considerations including: student needs, balanced schedules, faculty preference and other appropriate factors.
Full-time faculty may receive an annual COLA equal to that allocated by the state. Newly tenured faculty members will receive a $2,000 salary increase starting in the first year of their tenure. For more information and other promotional opportunities, please see Section 10.3 Faculty Salary Advancement in the PCFT Agreement located here:
Human Resources - Collective Bargaining Agreements | Pierce College District (ctc.edu)
Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation, worth an additional value equivalent to approximately 35% of your salary. A comprehensive health care benefits package for you and your dependents includes medical, dental and vision insurance. Life and long-term disability insurance plans; vacation, sick and personal leave; reduced tuition; and retirement benefits are also provided.
Reasonable Accommodation
Applicants with disabilities who require assistance with the application and employment process will be accommodated to the extent reasonably possible. Requests should be made to the District Human Resources Office by calling 253-964-7342. Persons who are deaf or hard of hearing may dial 711 to place a call through Washington Relay, the states free telecommunication access service.
Screening & Interview Process
Only those candidates who have complied with the application process and meet the required qualifications will be considered. Following the review of application materials, the most qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview. Check the email account you used for the application process for communication regarding the status of your application. Application materials submitted to Pierce College are the property of the College and will not be returned.
Conditions of Employment
Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington State Law RCW28B.112.
Bargaining Unit
This position has been designated as a bargaining unit position represented by the Pierce College Federation of Teachers (PCFT).
Equal Opportunity
For more information or assistance regarding your application, contact Human Resources at:jobs@pierce.ctc.edu or 253-964-7342.
Pierce College supports and values the dignity of each member of its community and visitors, and is committed to maintaining an environment free from discrimination and harassment. This commitment applies to all levels and areas of operations and programs and is intended to ensure that all students and employees are provided equitable opportunities to realize their goals and to function safely and effectively within the Pierce College environment.
Pierce College recognizes its responsibility under state laws and their implementing regulations to investigate, resolve, implement corrective measures, and monitor the educational environment and workplace to stop, remediate, and prevent discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, perceived or actual physical or mental disability, pregnancy, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, creed, religion, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or use of a trained guide dog or service animal. Pierce College prohibits discrimination against and harassment of members of these protected classes, as well as any additional class(es) protected by local, state, or federal law. Any individual found to be in violation of this policy will be subject to disciplinary action up to and including the possibility of exclusion from Pierce College facilities, dismissal from Pierce College as a student, and/or dismissal from employment, as applicable.
Members of the college community, guests, or visitors who believe they have been the subject of discrimination or harassment should report the incident or incidents to the District Title IX/EEO Coordinator identified below. If the complaint is against that Coordinator, or if for some other reason a report cannot be made to the Coordinator, the complainant should report the matter to one of the alternate designees listed below.
District Title IX Coordinator and District Section 504 Coordinator
Kelly Benson
Pierce College Fort Steilacoom
Cascade Building, Room 237
9401 Farwest Drive SW, Lakewood, WA 98498-1999
253-964-6716 | TitleIX@pierce.ctc.edu
District Affirmative Action Officer - Paula Henson-Williams - 253-864-3229 - PHenson@pierce.ctc.edu
Deputy Title IX Coordinator - District Athletics - Duncan Stevenson - 253-964-6612 - DStevenson@pierce.ctc.edu
Deputy Title IX Coordinator - Student Conduct - Julie Draper Davis - 253-912-2331 - JDraperDavis@pierce.ctc.edu
Deputy Title IX Coordinator - Pierce College at Joint Base Lewis-McChord - Ron Burleson - 253-912-2242 - RBurleson@pierce.ctc.edu
Deputy Title IX Coordinator - EEO/Human Resources - Deena Forsythe - 253-964-6586 - DForsythe@pierce.ctc.edu
More than Just a Paycheck!
Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.
Insurance Benefits
Employees and families are covered by medical (including vision) and dental insurance. There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums ranging from $25.00 per month for individual coverage to $483.00 for full family coverage (the state pays dental premiums). Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses.
Employees are also covered by basic life and long term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts. To view coverage choices and how to enroll, please visit the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) website.
Retirement and Supplemental Plans
New full-time faculty employees have the option of an employer matched retirement program administered by TIAA-CREF, or an employer contributed retirement program through the Department of Retirement Systems (DRS).
Employees also have the ability to participate in the State Board Voluntary Investment Program (SBVIP), administered by TIAA-CREF. This is a supplemental retirement savings program (similar to an IRA) that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.
Leave
Full-time faculty accrue one compensable sick day per month while under annual contract and one non-compensable sick day per month when not under annual contract, as well as 4 personal leave days per year.
Tuition Reimbursement
Full-time faculty may take space-available classes for $5 per quarter with the Tuition Waiver program.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness:
At Pierce College, we value the contributions of our employees and strive to support their professional and personal growth. One significant benefit of working with us is our eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. As an employee of a qualifying public service organization, you may be eligible to have your federal student loans forgiven after making 120 qualifying payments (10 years). This program is designed to support those who dedicate their careers to public service, giving you the opportunity to significantly reduce your student loan debt while making a positive impact in the community.
Financial Peace of Mind: With Public Service Loan Forgiveness, you can focus on your mission to serve others without the burden of overwhelming student loan debt, allowing you to dedicate your skills and talents to providing quality educational opportunities to a diverse community of learners to thrive in an evolving world.
Flexible Repayment Options: We encourage our employees to explore various repayment plans, including income-driven options that can make monthly payments more manageable during your service as a public employee.
Join Our Dedicated Community Now:
If you are committed to helping Pierce College become an anti-racist institution; ensuring that every student in the Pierce College District feels valued, respected, and inspired to achieve their goals than Pierce College needs you! We provide a brave space for Black, Indigenous, Persons of Color (BIPOC), LGBTQ/QTPOC students, students with disabilities, and all students and staff to seek refuge, and an opportunity for them to cultivate their strengths, intelligence, resilience, and creativity. This role that not only enhances your career but also offers financial benefits through programs like Public Service Loan Forgiveness. We encourage you to apply!
Union Membership
Full-time faculty of Pierce College are covered by the Pierce College Federation of Teachers (PCFT). As a condition of employment, all employees covered will either become members of the Union and pay membership dues or, as non-members, pay a representation fee.
Discounted Health Education Center Membership
Employees of the college receive a discount on Health Education Center membership, which provides access to a complete set of cardiovascular and strength training equipment and a full gymnasium at the Fort Steilacoom campus. Personal trainers are also available for an additional fee.
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Supplemental Question (approx. 500 words): Responses to the following: Provide specific examples of how you fulfill at least two (2) of the following four (4) criteria: (1) Have experience or have demonstrated commitment to teaching, mentoring and/or engaging in services for Black and Brown students. (2) Have demonstrated knowledge of barriers for Black and Brown students and experience in addressing disproportionate impact at an institution. (3) Have experience in or have demonstrated commitment in facilitating Black and Brown students' navigating a higher education institution. (4) Have experience or have demonstrated commitment to integrating elements of culturally relevant and inclusive pedagogy. Please see: Tenure-track Faculty Cluster Hire to Support Black and Brown Students | Pierce College District (ctc.edu)
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Can you confirm that you have uploaded a resume and cover letter to your application?
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Can you confirm that you have uploaded a copy of your unofficial transcripts to your application?
Required Question
Employer Pierce College
Address 9401 Farwest Drive SW
Lakewood, Washington, 98498
Phone 253.964.7342
Website https://www.pierce.ctc.edu/hr