Open Rank – Department of Psychology

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

Assistant, Associate or Full Professor in Psychology and Law, Tenure Track. Psychology PhD or JD/PhD.

The Department of Psychology at John Jay College invites applications for a tenure track faculty position, OPEN RANK, with research interests at the intersection between Law and Psychology, broadly construed (e.g., Cognitive, Developmental, Social, Neuroscience), to begin Fall 2026. We are especially interested in candidates with research interests in interrogations and/or confessions. The successful candidate 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.

The psychology department is committed to building a culturally diverse faculty. 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, 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

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

Compensation

$57,252 - $94,909 for Assistant Professor; $74,249 - $113,982 for Associate Professor or $91,878 - $136,546 for Professor. 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

If you are viewing the job posting on any website other than CUNYFirst, please follow the instructions below: Go to www.cuny.edu/employment, Click "Search job postings,", Click the link for “Faculty” and browse to job Opening ID 31021, Click on the "Apply Now" button and follow the instructions. Once registered or logged in, candidates should submit the following: a cover letter to include how they would contribute to the College’s diversity goals, curriculum vitae, statements of teaching and research interests, and teaching evaluations if available. These materials should be combined into a single PDF document before submitting. Three (3) reference letters should be sent via email to: dstrange@jjay.cuny.edu, with the candidate’s name in the subject line. Questions about the position can be directed to the same email address.