Assistant Professor - Tenure-Track - SEEK Department

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.

A Carnegie designated Research Institution, 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 Search for Education, Elevation & Knowledge Department (SEEK) at John Jay College of Criminal Justice, City University of New York (CUNY) is looking to hire a dynamic Tenure Track Assistant Professor to work collaboratively as part of a team of academic and administrative colleagues to offer innovative practices, transformative mentorship and creative curriculum for our students. The position begins August 2025. Members of the SEEK Faculty occupy a unique position as interdisciplinary scholars which requires a great deal of flexibility. Their faculty positions entail engagement, guidance and support with students in addition to academic teaching, service, and research. This work is carried out both in-person and through remote platforms; however, this is not a remote position. The candidate's main workload responsibilities will include teaching, advising and mentoring undergraduates enrolled in the SEEK Program (https:/ /www.jjay.cuny.edu/seek-department). Other responsibilities include: service through cohort specific programming to provide inclusive access and opportunities; contributing to the growth of the SEEK program; participation in Department and College-wide faculty committees; curriculum development; and the production of scholarship. The SEEK Department has been recognized by the College and by CUNY as a model program for scholar-practitioners who focus on student success. As such, the campus community supports the unique contributions of service and scholarship made by faculty in our department.

We seek a justice-centered scholar, who implements anti-oppressive and anti-racist pedagogy via critical methodologies such as contemplative, restorative, and Freirean approaches. As a New York State Equal Opportunity Program, our mission in SEEK is to provide and build practices and systems of access, inclusion and opportunity in CUNY. The candidate should also be able to serve as an advocate for students and the department. In addition, we work to foster spaces for belonging and liberation in learning within and beyond academia. Especially encouraged to apply are candidates whose research and publications center on questions of justice, pedagogy, activism, and the restructuring of educational spaces. Candidates are expected to maintain an active research/scholarship and publication agenda, and bring enthusiasm and demonstrated commitment to teaching at a Hispanic- and Minority-Serving Institution with over 13,000 undergraduates. Furthermore, candidates should have a track-record of mentoring and supporting undergraduate research interests.

The successful candidate will have primary teaching responsibility for our required courses in the Justice Core curriculum of General Education at John Jay (Education and Justice 100, 200 and 300 courses). These courses examine educational inequities that exist among diverse populations throughout K-12 and post-secondary educational settings. The preferred candidate holds certification in remote teaching modalities.

The successful candidate must be eager and qualified to work with our diverse student body, and have a demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. 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.

GENERAL DUTIES:

The Assistant Professor reports directly to the Chair and Director of the Percy Sutton SEEK Department. Faculty will perform teaching, research and advising duties; share responsibility for committee and department assignments including administrative, supervisory, and other functions.

Note: This is not a mental health counselor/practitioner position and the candidate is not responsible for providing psychological counseling.

QUALIFICATIONS

PhD, or equivalent in area(s) of expertise and two years' related experience or equivalent. Social work, psychology or education background preferred. Other related doctoral degrees can be considered as well. In addition, the successful candidate will have experience with teaching in remote modalities, uses transformative and innovative pedagogical approaches effectively, has a demonstrated record of or potential for scholarship or achievement, and will be able to cooperate with others for the good of the institution.

COMPENSATION

$52,667- $99,532 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

If you are viewing the job posting on any website other than CUNYFirst, please follow the instructions below:

1. Navigate to www.cuny.edu
2. Select "Employment"
3. Select "Search Job Postings"
4. Create an Account
5. After creating an account, return to the Job Search page and select "Apply Now"

Once you have registered or logged in with your user name and password, please upload:

• A cover letter that addresses your qualifications and ability to contribute to the diversity goals of the College
• Your curriculum vitae
• Statement of teaching philosophy
• Statement of research agenda /scholarly interests
• All materials should be combined in a single document preferably in PDF format.

Letters of recommendation should be emailed directly by recommenders to seek@jjay.cuny.edu with the candidate's name and Assistant Professor search in the subject line.

CLOSING DATE

Review of resumes to begin March 17, 2025

Posting closes on April 17, 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.

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About CUNY John Jay 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. 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 from other historically underrepresented groups.

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