Assistant Professor – Department of Political Science
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.
Qualifications
- Ph.D. in Political Science, although outstanding ABDs near completion will be considered.
- Candidates holding only a J.D. will not be considered.
- The ability to teach successfully,
- The potential for scholarly productivity,
- 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.