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Assistant Professor – Sociology

Assistant Professor – Sociology (2 Positions)

Institution: John Jay College of Criminal Justice, CUNY
Department: Sociology

Applications Due: September 15, 2026

John Jay College of Criminal Justice, a senior college of the City University of New York (CUNY) and an internationally recognized leader in educating for justice, invites applications for two tenure-track Assistant Professor positions in the Department of Sociology, to begin in Fall 2027.

John Jay is a federally designated Hispanic-serving institution, ranked third in the nation in Black student success and among the top ten institutions for promoting student social mobility. The College serves a diverse student body of 15,000, nearly half of whom are first-generation college students. The Sociology Department has 24 full-time faculty, offers majors and minors in Sociology and Criminology, and serves over 2,000 students. Teaching load is 3-3.

The College is seeking:

  1. A criminologist with expertise and an active research agenda in criminological theory and the intersection of criminal law and race and/or crime and racial subjectivities.
  2. A sociologist with expertise and an active research agenda in race and ethnicity, and/or key subfields in sociology (e.g., education, gender, sexualities, family, urban, environmental, work, culture) viewed through a race and ethnicity lens.

Candidates with quantitative skills are preferred for both positions. Applicants must indicate which position they are applying for in their cover letter.

Qualifications

  • Ph.D. in Sociology, Criminology, or a related area (ABD considered; degree must be completed by May 31, 2027)
  • Demonstrated scholarly productivity alongside successful teaching
  • Willingness to participate in departmental and college service
  • Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
  • Experience teaching Hispanic and minority students strongly considered

Compensation

$59,256–$114,091, commensurate with education and credentials. CUNY offers a competitive benefits package including health insurance, pension and retirement benefits, paid parental leave, savings programs, and mentoring support for research and publication.

Application Materials

Submit as a single PDF via CUNYFirst (cuny.edu → Employment → Search Job Postings):

  • Cover letter
  • Curriculum vitae
  • One-page teaching philosophy statement
  • One-page research statement
  • Recent sample of scholarly writing
  • Syllabi and teaching evaluations

Three letters of recommendation should be sent separately to sociologysearch@jjay.cuny.edu.

For inquiries, including requests to schedule a meeting at the American Sociological Association's annual conference, contact Richard Ocejo, Department Chair, at rocejo@jjay.cuny.edu.

John Jay College / CUNY is an EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.

Learn more and apply.
www.cuny.edu

Posted: 7/20/26
Run Date: 9/15/26

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