"Assistant Professor – Tenure track, Department of Psychology"

Assistant Professor in Psychology and Law

The Department of Psychology at John Jay College invites applications for a tenure track position at the rank of Assistant Professor, with research interests at the intersection between Law and Psychology. We are especially interested in candidates with a research interest in confessions and/or interrogations. The successful candidates will bring enthusiasm and demonstrated commitment to effectively teaching and mentoring diverse populations of students, the ability to develop and maintain an active research and publication agenda, the potential to obtain external funding, and willingness to participate actively in service.

The Psychology Department has significant strength in Psychology and Law and seeks applicants who will be able to provide research mentorship to PhD students in CUNY’s Psychology and Law PhD program, master’s students in the Forensic Psychology master’s program, and undergraduate Forensic Psychology majors. Faculty will perform teaching, research and advising duties in their area(s) of expertise; and share responsibility for committee and department assignments including administrative, supervisory, and other functions.

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. John Jay is a federally designated Hispanic-serving institution, ranked third in the nation in Black student success, and a top ten institution for promoting student social mobility. The College offers bachelor’s and master’s degrees in traditional criminal justice-related fields as well as in a robust portfolio of liberal arts and sciences programs.

Qualifications: Candidates must have a PhD, JD/PhD, or equivalent in area(s) of expertise by August 2026. The successful candidate will be able to teach successfully, have demonstrated potential for scholarship or achievement, and will be able to cooperate with others for the good of the institution.

Compensation: $57,252 - $109,025. 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.

How to Apply: Visit www.cuny.edu/employment, search for job Opening ID number 30992, and click on the "Apply Now" button. Submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statements of teaching and research interests, and teaching evaluations if available. Reference letters should be sent via email to: dstrange@jjay.cuny.edu.

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