Assistant Professor - Tenure-Track - International Criminal Justice
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
John Jay College of Criminal Justice invites social scientists in the interdisciplinary field of criminology and international criminal justice (ICJ) to apply for a tenure-track, joint appointment as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Sociology (home department) and the Bachelor of Arts Program in International Criminal Justice (ICJ BA) and the Master of Arts Program in International Crime and Justice (IC&J MA). The position begins in Fall 2026.
The College seeks to hire a promising scholar researching cybercrime. The college is especially interested in researchers working on topics of growing policy importance such as transnational crime and cybercriminology, including but not limited to: cybercrime; cyber organized crime; digital privacy and surveillance; digital justice; social media and crime; illicit goods and services traded on the darknet; cyberlaw; cyber-enabled fraud; cyberterrorism; technology-facilitated violence; and the impact of emerging technologies on crime and justice, broadly defined. Additionally, the candidate should possess knowledge of sociological perspectives on crime, law, deviance, social control, and justice. This position requires clear potential to publish high-quality peer-reviewed research. Candidates who can teach quantitative research methodology and quantitative reasoning courses at the undergraduate and graduate level are preferred.
The successful candidate will perform teaching, research and guidance duties in their area(s) of expertise, to include teaching in the Sociology Department and in the BA ICJ and MA IC&J programs. Applicants must demonstrate that they are qualified to teach core courses in the BA and MA ICJ programs, as well as the Criminology BA program. They also share responsibility for committee, department and ICJ program assignments including administrative, supervisory, and other functions. 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 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
Ph.D. degree in area(s) of expertise by July 2026 (ABD applicants will be considered but JDs are insufficient). Publications and teaching experience preferred. Also required are the ability to teach successfully, demonstrated potential for scholarship or 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.
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Candidates should provide the following: a letter of application detailing how your teaching, service and/or scholarship has supported the success of students from racial, ethnic, and gender backgrounds that are underrepresented in their academic fields; applicants who have not yet had the opportunity for such experience should note how their work will further CUNY's commitment to diversity; a C.V.; sample of scholarly work of no more than 12,000 words; proof of PhD or progress toward degree with a letter from your advisor confirming your defense date; statement of teaching philosophy, and, if available, syllabi and teaching evaluations. Ideally, these materials will be uploaded in a single PDF.
In addition, three letters of recommendation are required and must come directly from the referee to Professor Jana Arsovska, Director of the Master of Arts Program in International Crime and Justice via email jarsovska@jjay.cuny.edu
All questions should be directed to Dr. Jana Arsovska, Chair of the Search Committee, via email jarsovska@jjay.cuny.edu
CLOSING DATE
Review of applications will begin on October 15, 2025
Posting closes on November 7, 2025
*Interviews with successful candidates will be scheduled during the first two weeks of December 2025.
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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.
Job ID
30874
Location
John Jay College
