"Assistant Professor – Tenure Track – Interdisciplinary Studies"

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, ranked third in the nation in Black student success, and 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 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 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 Department of Interdisciplinary Studies at John Jay College of Criminal Justice invites applications for a tenure-track position as Assistant Professor in the Department of Interdisciplinary Studies, effective Fall 2026.

We welcome all applicants with an interdisciplinary background and are especially interested in scholars who work on justice topics through the lens of the social sciences. Successful candidates will bring a record of fruitful and collegial collaboration, dedication to experiential learning and/or research interests in applied pedagogy, and interest in student research and mentoring. Candidates are expected to bring enthusiasm and demonstrated commitment to teaching and to develop and maintain an active research and publication agenda. The successful candidate will co-teach a variety of interdisciplinary, theme-based undergraduate general education courses and will help shape curriculum and future initiatives. They will also share responsibility for committee, program, and department assignments, including administrative, supervisory, and other functions. The successful candidate must also 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

Ph.D. degree in area(s) of expertise or equivalent by September 2026. Teaching and collaborative experience preferred, as well as a research agenda focused on justice topics within the social sciences. Also required are the ability to teach successfully, demonstrated scholarship or potential for scholarly achievement, and ability to cooperate with others for the good of the institution.

COMPENSATION

$55,450 - $105,593 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

All candidates must apply through CUNYFirst. To apply: 1) Navigate to www.cuny.edu; 2) Select "Employment", then "Search Job Postings"; 3) Create an Account; 4) Return to the job listing using the Job Search page and select "Apply Now".

Candidates should provide the following: 1) A cover letter that also addresses how the candidate would contribute to the diversity goals of the College; 2) a C.V.; 3) a statement of teaching philosophy; 4) evidence of teaching effectiveness, such as sample syllabi and teaching evaluations (if available); 5) a research statement; and 6) a short sample of scholarly work. Please submit all materials to CUNYFirst as a single PDF.

In addition, three letters of recommendation are required and should be submitted directly from the referee to Professor Susannah Crowder, Chair of the Interdisciplinary Studies Department, via email: interdisciplinarystudies@jjay.cuny.edu.

All questions should be directed to Prof. Susannah Crowder, Chair of Interdisciplinary Studies, via email: interdisciplinarystudies@jjay.cuny.edu.

CLOSING DATE

Review of applications will begin September 15, 2025; the position closes on September 30, 2025.