"Assistant Professor - Department of Latin American and Latinx Studies"

FACULTY VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

ABOUT THE COLLEGE

John Jay College of Criminal Justice is a senior college of the City University of New York (CUNY) and an internationally recognized leader in educating for justice. Led by President Karol V. Mason, John Jay is a federally designated Hispanic-serving institution, it is ranked third in the nation in Black student success, and it is a top ten institution for promoting student social mobility. John Jay is proud to serve a diverse and dynamic student body of 15,000 students that includes nearly fifty percent students who are first in their family to attend college as well as students who are immigrants, from low-income families, or from other historically underrepresented groups in higher education.

The College participates in the doctoral programs of the Graduate Center of CUNY, and offers bachelor’s and master’s degrees both in traditional criminal justice-related fields of study as well as in a robust portfolio of liberal arts and sciences programs that highlight themes of justice across the arts, sciences, humanities, and social sciences.

The College seeks staff and faculty members who thrive in multicultural academic environments and are committed to access and excellence in higher education.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Latin American and Latinx Studies (LLS) Department invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level to start in Fall 2026. The successful candidate will: 1) bring enthusiasm and a dedication to effectively teach and mentor students; 2) develop and maintain an active research and publication agenda; 3) participate actively in service at the department and college level; and 4) contribute to advising our majors and minors. The Department is especially interested in applicants who will welcome the opportunity to make a difference in students’ success. With nine full-time faculty members, the LLS Department offers a multidisciplinary B.A. degree, a minor, an Honors minor in Latin American and Latinx Studies, and a minor in U.S. Latinx Literatures. The Department also offers students a variety of faculty-led co-curricular programs designed to enhance student success and postgraduate opportunities.

The successful candidate must be eager and qualified to work with our diverse student body. As demonstrated in John Jay College’s Seven Principles for a Culturally Responsive, Inclusive, and Anti-Racist Curriculum (https://new.jjay.cuny.edu/sites/default/files/2023-08/7*Princip*Cultur*Resp*Incl*AntiRacist*Curric*Adopt*4.8.21-brief.pdf), the College seeks a faculty member who thrives in a multicultural, collaborative academic environment and is committed to both access and excellence in higher education.

QUALIFICATIONS

We welcome applicants with Ph.D. degrees in the social sciences and the humanities and/or a J.D. with expertise in the intersection of Criminal Justice and the Latinx populations in the United States. Preference will be given to applicants with an active research agenda, a record of publications, and experience teaching on issues including crime, criminology, policing, incarceration, abolition, alternatives to incarceration, immigration enforcement, and civil rights. A secondary interest in Criminal Justice in Latin America is welcomed especially from those candidates with an interest in human rights and transnational crime.

COMPENSATION

$57,252 - $94,909. Salary commensurate with education and credentials.

CUNY offers faculty a competitive compensation and benefits package covering health insurance, pension and retirement benefits, paid parental leave, and savings programs. We also provide mentoring and support for research, scholarship, and publication as part of our commitment to ongoing faculty professional development.

HOW TO APPLY

1. Navigate to www.cuny.edu
2. Select "Employment"
3. Select "Search Job Postings," click the link for "Faculty" and browse to job Opening ID number 31558
4. Create an Account
5. After creating an account, return to the Job Search page and select "Apply Now"

Once registered or logged in, candidates should submit the following: an application letter with a statement of research and teaching interests and how they would contribute to the College’s diversity goals, C.V., names of three references along with contact information, and proof of degree or progress toward the degree. All items to be uploaded must be combined in a single document preferably in PDF format.

CLOSING DATE

Review of resumes to begin February 15, 2026.

Posting closes on March 1, 2026.

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EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.