About University at Albany:

Established in 1844 and designated a University Center of the State University of New York in 1962, the University at Albany is a Research 1 university in the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. Its broad mission of excellence in undergraduate and graduate education, research and public service engages a diverse student body of approximately 17,000 students in nine schools and colleges across three campuses.

Located in Albany, New York, New York State's capital, the University is convenient to Boston, New York City and the Adirondacks.

The University at Albany School of Criminal Justice is home to the 5th ranked PhD program in the nation by U.S. News & World Report. It was the first program in the nation to offer a PhD in Criminal Justice, virtually inventing the discipline when a distinguished group of faculty embarked a wholly new endeavor, bringing together scholars from law, public administration, psychology, sociology, and related fields to create a program that looked beyond the individual to explore the nature of crime and the entire criminal justice system. The School also offers robust Master's and Bachelor's programs, and faculty and students benefit from our home within Rockefeller College of Public Affairs and Policy. Since its inception, the School has remained interdisciplinary in its approach, and its graduates have been highly successful as academics and as practitioners.

Job Description:

The School of Criminal Justice invites applications for a full-time tenure-track faculty appointment at the academic rank of Assistant Professor to begin Fall 2026. The area of research focus is open. Candidates should be able to effectively teach a 2-2 load of relevant undergraduate and graduate courses, mentor graduate and undergraduate students, and engage in service to the School, University, community, and profession.

Applicants should provide a current curriculum vitae, a letter of application addressing each of the qualifications outlined in the position announcement, and statements of research and teaching interests and experience. They should address in their application their ability to work with and instruct a diverse population.

Functional and Supervisory Relationships:

• Reports to: SCJ Senior Executive Director
• Supervises the following positions: none
• May supervise employees as assigned (if no direct reports at time of filling position)

Job Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

• A Ph.D. in criminal justice, criminology, or related discipline (e.g., sociology, political science, psychology, economics) is required, in hand by August 15, 2026. Degrees must be from a university accredited by the U.S. Department of Education or an internationally recognized accrediting organization.
• Evidence of a research program in criminal justice or criminology.
• Demonstrated potential for publications in criminal justice or criminology.
• Demonstrated potential for effectively teaching undergraduate and graduate criminal justice or criminology courses.
• Applicants must demonstrate an ability to develop inclusive and equitable relationships within our diverse campus community.
• Applicants must demonstrate an ability to support diversity, equity, access, inclusion, and belonging relative to their role.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A record of quality publications in criminal justice or criminology.
• Experience teaching undergraduate and/or graduate courses in criminal justice or criminology.
• A record of, or demonstrated potential for, applying for and obtaining external funding for research.

Working Environment:

• Typical academic environment
• Self-directed research agenda
• Responsible for effective management of students/classroom

Additional Information:

Professional Rank and Salary Range: Assistant Professor, salary commensurate with experience.