Assistant Professor - Criminal Justice

City University of New York; New York (NY); Hybride; USD 80 000 - 86 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

City University of New York invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Criminal Justice at Hostos Community College. The role includes teaching a range of courses in criminal justice, public policy, and administration, along with scholarly activity and service on college committees.

The successful candidate will develop a research agenda, mentor students, and participate in curriculum development and assessment.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or J.D. degree required; ability to teach successfully; demonstrated scholarship; ability to cooperate with others.
• 3+ years of undergraduate teaching experience preferred.
• Interest in innovative pedagogical strategies including instructional technology.
• Commitment to teaching in an urban, diverse college.
• Experience with online instruction (asynchronous/synchronous/hybrid).
• Experience helping students with career exploration.

Responsabilités

• Develop and maintain an active research and publication agenda.
• Provide academic support and guidance to students.
• Research and grant development.
• Participate in unit, department, and college-wide committees including administrative and supervisory functions.
• Develop curricula and participate in assessment projects.
• Essential duties require in-person duties.

Connaissances

Teaching undergraduate courses

Scholarly research

Online instruction

Formation

Ph.D. or J.D. degree

Outils

Instructional technology

Description du poste

Assistant Professor - Criminal Justice

FACULTY VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

The Behavioral and Social Sciences Department is committed to the intellectual development and civic empowerment of all students through offerings that provide an understanding of human behavior and the social and historical evolution of societies, nation states, and modern systems of political and legal governance. Through specific offerings in the disciplines of sociology, psychology, anthropology, social work, political science, public policy and administration, paralegal studies, criminal justice, history, and economics, students are encouraged to explore their society, its diversity, and acquire knowledge about the actions of individuals, institutions and key governance structures. The department offers liberal arts options and degree programs in public policy and administration, criminal justice, and paralegal studies. The department is committed to the enhancement of opportunities for historically underserved communities, including ethnic, racial and linguistic minorities.

The Public Policy and Law Unit of the Behavioral and Social Sciences Department invites applications for a full time tenure-track Assistant Professor position.

In addition to teaching a wide variety of courses in the areas of criminal justice, public policy and administration, police science, and paralegal studies, the position entails performing administrative and guidance duties to include the following:

• Develop and maintain an active research and publication agenda.
• Provide academic support and guidance to students.
• Research and grant development.
• Assume responsibility on unit, department, and college-wide committees including administrative,

supervisory, and other functions.

• Develop curricula and participate in assessment projects.
• Essential duties require in-person duties

QUALIFICATIONS

Ph.D. or J.D. degree in area(s) of experience or equivalent. Also required are the ability to teach successfully, demonstrated scholarship or achievement, and ability to cooperate with others for the good of the institution.

The following qualifications are preferred:

• 3+ years of successful teaching at the undergraduate level
• Evidence of scholarly promise
• Public administration/policy expertise or experience
• Interest in innovative pedagogical strategies, including instructional technology
• Commitment to teaching in an urban college with a diverse and multicultural community
• Availability to work evening and weekend hours
• Experience with on-line instruction (asynchronous/synchronous/hybrid modalities)
• Experience with helping students with career exploration.

COMPENSATION

$79,630 - $85,556; salary commensurate with education and experience.

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.

CLOSING DATE

Open until filled with review of applications to begin October 20, 2026

JOB SEARCH CATEGORY

CUNY Job Posting: Faculty

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: 32857

Location: Hostos Community College

Job Type: Full-Time