Assistant Professor – Department of Political Science

John Jay College of Criminal Justice; New York (NY); On-site; USD 57,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension benefits

Parental leave

Job summary

John Jay College of Criminal Justice in New York invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in American Judicial Politics and Public Law beginning Fall 2027. We seek a scholar whose work addresses constitutional development, the First Amendment, equal protection, federalism, or the impact of courts on policy.

Responsibilities include teaching judicial process and politics, as well as upper-level courses in constitutional law and civil rights and liberties.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Political Science; outstanding ABD near completion considered.
• Ability to teach effectively and publish scholarly work.
• Willingness to cooperate with department and institution.

Responsibilities

• Teach judicial process and politics, and upper-level courses in constitutional law and civil rights.
• Teach introductory research methods and the senior capstone.
• Advise students and engage in internships and undergraduate research.
• Participate in departmental and College service.

Skills

Teaching ability

Scholarly productivity

Collaboration

Education

Ph.D. in Political Science

Job description

Job Title:Assistant Professor – Department of Political Science

Job ID:32646

Location:John Jay College

Full/Part Time:Full-Time

Regular/Temporary:Regular

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.

ABOUT JOHN JAY’S DEPARTMENT OF POLITICAL SCIENCE

The Department of Political Science has 26 full-time faculty members with a strong commitment to research excellence and student success. The department offers a major and a minor in Political Science, as well as a major in Law and Society. We serve over 1000 students across the two majors. Many of our faculty also teach in master’s programs offered through John Jay and the political science and other doctoral programs offered through CUNY’s Graduate Center.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Department of Political Science invites applications for a tenure-track position in American Judicial Politics and Public Law beginning Fall 2027. While we are open to a range of research interests and methodological approaches in the field, we are especially interested in candidates whose work addresses questions concerning Constitutional development, the First Amendment, equal protection, federalism, or the impact of courts on public policy. The hiring rank is Assistant Professor.

Candidates are expected to maintain an active research and publication agenda and demonstrate a strong commitment to teaching and mentoring students. Teaching responsibilities include judicial process and politics, as well as upper-level courses in constitutional law and in civil rights and civil liberties. These courses are offered in both our majors. In addition, the successful candidate will be expected to teach introductory research methods and the senior capstone in political science. The department also values candidates who can teach additional courses in the political science and law and society programs, and who are interested in engaging in experiential learning opportunities for students, including internships and undergraduate research. The successful candidate will also develop courses in their area of specialization, advise students, and be actively involved in departmental and College service.

The successful candidate should be enthusiastic and well-prepared to work with students from a wide range of backgrounds and demonstrate a commitment to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment. As demonstrated in John Jay College’s Seven Principles for a Culturally Responsive, Inclusive, and Anti-Racist Curriculum -- https://www.jjay.cuny.edu/john-jays-seven-principles -- 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. in Political Science, although outstanding ABDs near completion will be considered. Candidates holding only a J.D. will not be considered. Also required are the ability to teach successfully, the potential for scholarly productivity, and the ability to cooperate with others for the good of the department and institution.

COMPENSATION

$57,252 - $109,025 (As of 9/1/2026 $59,256- $114,091) 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.

CLOSING DATE

Review of applications will begin on September 23, 2026. Posting closes on September 30, 2026.

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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.