Associate or Full Professor - Criminal Justice PhD Program at CUNY New York, NY

null; New York (NY); On-site; USD 74,249 - 136,546; Full time

Job summary

The interdisciplinary Criminal Justice Doctoral Program at CUNY invites applications for a joint appointment at the rank of Associate or Full Professor at the CUNY Graduate Center and at John Jay College (home department to be determined).

We seek a highly accomplished, internationally renowned scholar with a strong quantitative research background, ready to teach and mentor at both institutions, beginning Fall 2026.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Criminal Justice or a closely related discipline from an accredited institution.
• A distinguished record of scholarly achievement and publication sufficient to merit appointment with tenure at the Associate or Full Professor rank.
• Demonstrated capacity to teach at undergraduate and graduate (Ph.D.) levels.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate Research Excellence: Maintain an outstanding agenda that results in high-impact publications and national/international recognition.
• Teach at the Graduate Center and at John Jay: Teach, mentor, and supervise doctoral students in The Graduate Center's Ph.D. program at John Jay College, including chairing dissertation committees and serving as a faculty research advisor.
• Seek External Funding: Actively seek external research funding and grants to support their work and doctoral student research.
• Engage in Service: Actively engage in all aspects of the PhD program activities, as well as service in the candidate's home department.

Skills

Research leadership

Teaching at PhD level

Quantitative methods

Education

Ph.D. in Criminal Justice or related field

Job description

Associate or Full Professor – Criminal Justice PhD Program

Associate or Full Professor – Criminal Justice PhD Program job at CUNY. New York, NY.

Faculty Vacancy Announcement

About the College

The CUNY Graduate Center, led by President Joshua Brumberg, is the principal doctoral-granting institution of the City University of New York, offering nearly 50 master's, doctoral, and certificate programs across the humanities, social sciences, and science. It is classified as an "R1/highest research activity" institution, supporting robust interdisciplinary research, with a faculty composed of both core GC scholars and consortia faculty from across the CUNY system. The Graduate Center hosts many research centers and institutes (including the Advanced Science Research Center) that facilitate collaboration and innovation in areas such as nanoscience, environmental science, neuroscience, and more. The Graduate Center offers a vibrant intellectual environment marked by frequent public lectures, interdisciplinary conferences, and dynamic research centers spanning the humanities, social sciences, and sciences. Initiatives like the Center for the Humanities, the Teaching and Learning Center, and the Interactive Technology and Pedagogy Program, regularly engage both faculty and students and foster collaboration and innovation in research and pedagogy. Public programming such as Intellectual Publics, the Writers' Institute, and art exhibitions at the James Gallery connect academic work with New York City's broader cultural community. This ecosystem of dialogue, creativity, and public engagement makes the Graduate Center especially appealing to scholars seeking to contribute to and benefit from a deeply interconnected and visible academic community.

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

The interdisciplinary Criminal Justice Doctoral Program at CUNY invites applications for a joint appointment at the rank of Associate or Full Professor at the CUNY Graduate Center and at John Jay College (in a home department to be determined, e.g., Criminal Justice; Law, Police Science and Criminal Justice Administration; Sociology; Political Science; Africana Studies; and Latin American and Latinx Studies, with personnel matters handled through the home department). We seek a highly accomplished, established scholar with an international reputation for innovative, sustained, and influential research in interdisciplinary criminal justice issues, as well as a strong quantitative research background. The ideal candidate will complement and strengthen the College's commitment to the research focus of its doctoral program. The position begins in Fall 2026.

The successful candidate will be expected to:

1. Demonstrate Research Excellence: Maintain an outstanding agenda that results in high-impact publications and national/international recognition.
2. Teach at the Graduate Center and at John Jay: Teach, mentor, and supervise doctoral students in The Graduate Center's Ph.D. program at John Jay College, including chairing dissertation committees and serving as a faculty research advisor. The position would require teaching two classes each semester (split between the Doctoral Program and John Jay College's course offerings through the home department).
3. Seek External Funding: Actively seek external research funding and grants to support their work and doctoral student research.
4. Engage in Service: Actively engage in all aspects of the PhD program activities, as well as service in the candidate's home department.

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, 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

Minimum Qualifications (Required)

• Ph.D. in Criminal Justice or a closely related discipline from an accredited institution.
• A distinguished record of scholarly achievement and publication sufficient to merit appointment with tenure at the Associate or Full Professor rank in the CUNY system.
• Demonstrated capacity to teach successfully at both the undergraduate and graduate (Ph.D.) levels.

Compensation

Salary Range: $74,249 - $136,546. 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:

1. Cover Letter: Must specify the rank for which the candidate wishes to be considered and clearly detail their research vision and fit with John Jay's mission and that of The Graduate Center, including how they might contribute to the diversity mission of the City University of New York.
2. Curriculum Vitae: Demonstrating scholarly record and teaching experience.
3. Names and contact information of three references.

Closing Date

Review of applications will begin on November 15, 2025. To ensure full consideration, candidates are strongly encouraged to submit their materials by this date. Posting closes on December 30th, 2025.

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 31242
Location John Jay College