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Faculty Open Rank – Program Coordinator

FACULTY VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

ABOUT JOHN JAY COLLEGE

John Jay College of Criminal Justice is a senior college of the City University of New York (CUNY) led by President Karol V. Mason and an internationally recognized leader in educating for justice. 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 of students who are first in their family to attend college, as well as students who are immigrants, from low-income families, or other historically underrepresented groups.

The College participates in the doctoral programs of the Graduate Center of the City University of New York. It offers bachelor’s and master’s degrees 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. John Jay 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 Department of Public Management at John Jay College of Criminal Justice invites applications for a tenured Associate Professor or Full Professor in the field of Public Administration to begin Fall 2026. The successful candidate will be expected to lead the Criminal Justice Management (CJM) degree program in the role of CJM Program Coordinator. All candidates must hold a Ph.D. in Public Administration, Public Management, Public Affairs, Political Science, or a closely related discipline, have a well-established research agenda focused on criminal justice management broadly, and a track record of excellent teaching and service. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in academic leadership at the program level and within disciplinary associations and demonstrated commitment to the College’s Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) mission and identity.

The base teaching load at John Jay College is three courses per semester. The position of Program Coordinator carries with it two course releases over the academic year. Responsibilities include coordination of the CJM Program, instruction at the graduate and undergraduate levels, an active program of scholarship, instruction on campus and online, and participation in service activities. Successful candidates must demonstrate a record of outstanding research; ability and willingness to teach core and elective courses in the CJM Program, as well as undergraduate and graduate courses in other programs within the department; effective public and policy engagement; and a keen interest in interacting with students, faculty, staff, and policy practitioners in an interdisciplinary professional environment.

The College's Department of Public Management houses four undergraduate majors: Public Administration, Criminal Justice Management, Emergency Management, and Fraud Examination and Financial Forensics. The Public Management Department faculty also teach in the College's two NASPAA-accredited and nationally ranked MPA Programs in Public Policy and Administration and Inspection and Oversight and its MA in Emergency Management.

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

For Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor:

Ph.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.

For Instructor:

Master's degree in area(s) of expertise, and/or active progress toward a Doctorate, or equivalent. Also required are the ability to teach successfully, interest in productive scholarship or achievement, and ability to cooperate with others for the good of the institution.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

A Ph.D. degree in Public Administration, Public Management, Public Affairs, Political Science, or a closely related discipline, a well-established research agenda focused on criminal justice management, and excellent scholarship, teaching experience sufficient for the rank of tenure.

COMPENSATION

$74,249 - $113,982 for Associate Professor or $91,878 - $136,546 for full 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

From our job posting system, select "Apply Now", create or log in to a user account, and provide the requested information. If you are viewing this posting from outside our system, access the employment page on our website and search for this vacancy using the Job ID or Title.

Candidates should provide a CV and a Statement of Scholarly Interests. Within the Statement, please describe key administrative experience and contributions to the diversity goals of the College. Please also include a list of three (3) references.

CLOSING DATE

The review of resumes will begin December 8, 2025

The closing date of the posting will be on December 5, 2025

JOB SEARCH CATEGORY

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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

30972

Location

John Jay College