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

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 bachelors and masters 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.

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 masters programs offered through John Jay and the political science and other doctoral programs offered through CUNYs Graduate Center.

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 Colleges 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.

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.

$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.

All candidates must apply through CUNYFirst:

1. Go to cuny.edu
2. Select Employment
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5. After creating an account, return to the Job Search page and select Apply Now

Candidates should provide a letter of application, a CV, and, in one document: 1) a writing sample; 2) a single-spaced, one-page research statement describing the candidates broader research agenda and its potential theoretical contributions; 3) a single-spaced, one-page statement of teaching philosophy, including a discussion of abilities to create an equitable and accessible learning environment for our students; and 4) a portfolio of teaching materials (e.g., two sample syllabi, two sample assignments, a one-page summary of any previous student evaluations of teaching and, if available, recent teaching observation reports).

In addition, three letters of recommendation should be emailed directly to the Chair of the Search Committee, Professor James Cauthen at judicialsearch@jjay.cuny.edu.

Any questions about the position should be directed to Professor James Cauthen, Chair of the Search Committee at judicialsearch@jjay.cuny.edu.

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

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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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