Assistant Professor – 2 positions

Assistant Professor – 2 positions - Department of Law, Police Science and CJA

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.

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 Department of Law, Police Science, and Criminal Justice Administration (LPS) at John Jay College of Criminal Justice invites applications for two tenure-track positions at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin Fall 2027.

The successful candidates will teach security related courses in our undergraduate Security major and minors in Homeland Security and Cyber Crime, from entry level up to capstone seminars. The hiring committee is especially interested in applicants who contribute to the goals of the college through their teaching, leadership, community service, research, and/or lived experiences.

The prospective candidates should have expertise and publications with a focus on various aspects of private security. Course load is six (6) classes per year. Significant course release is available for newly appointed faculty. Teaching, departmental and college service, and an active research and publishing agenda are expected.

The Department of Law, Police Science, and Criminal Justice Administration is a Flagship Department of John Jay College of Criminal Justice. We are an interdisciplinary department whose faculty specialize in criminal justice broadly defined. This includes the fields of criminal justice, international criminal justice, policing, law, courts, and corrections. LPS is home to the Criminal Justice Bachelor of Science (CJBS) major which enrolls more than 3,000 undergraduate students, the Police Science Major, Security Management Major and Masters, and on a rotating basis, the International Criminal Justice Major.

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 College’s Seven Principles for a Culturally Responsive, Inclusive, and Anti-Racist Curriculum -- https://www.jjay.cuny.edu/john-jays-seven-principles -- 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

Candidates must possess:

• PhD degree in Security Management, Homeland Security, Cybersecurity, Information Security, Criminal Justice, or a closely related field.

• Demonstrated professional experience in one or more areas of security management, cybersecurity, homeland security, risk management, intelligence analysis, emergency management, corporate security, critical infrastructure protection, or related fields.

• Evidence of teaching experience, training delivery, student mentorship, or professional instructional experience in higher education, government, military, law enforcement, or private-sector settings.

• Ability to teach undergraduate courses in security management and contribute to curriculum development in emerging areas of security and technology.

• Research and publication(s) on related security topics in peer-reviewed outlets, such as in the areas of Info/Cyber Security and Security and Technology

• Preferred Qualifications

Strong candidates will possess one or more of the following:

• Professional experience in cybersecurity, information assurance, intelligence analysis, critical infrastructure protection, corporate security, emergency management, risk assessment, or security operations.

• Demonstrated ability to teach and/or develop courses in areas such as: Cybersecurity Fundamentals, Information Systems for Management, Data Analytics and Data Visualization; Cloud Computing and Information Security, Risk Management, Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery, Intelligence and Threat Analysis, Security Management Ethics, Critical Infrastructure Protection, Artificial Intelligence, Security Policies, Research Methods, Machine Learning; Security Risk and Technology; Risk and Vulnerability Analysis.

• Industry certifications, such as: CISSP, CISM, Security+, Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Protection Professional (CPP), Emergency Management certifications (FEMA, IAEM, etc.)

• Experience working collaboratively in academic environments, including program assessment, curriculum revision, student advising, online instruction, accreditation activities, or service to the institution.

• The Department is currently engaged in exciting efforts to modernize and expand its Security Management curriculum. We are particularly interested in candidates whose professional expertise can help prepare students for careers in cybersecurity, intelligence and threat analysis, critical infrastructure protection, corporate security, risk management, data analytics, and emerging technologies. Practitioner-scholars who can bridge theory and practice and bring real-world experience into the classroom are especially encouraged to apply.

COMPENSATION

59,526 - 102,460. 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.

CLOSING DATE

Review of resumes to begin October 30, 2026.

Posting closes on November 30, 2026.

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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: 32781

Location: John Jay College

Job Type: Full-Time