Assistant Professor – Sociology

Location: John Jay College

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

FACULTY VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

ABOUT 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. 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

John Jay College invites applications for a tenure-track position specializing in conflict resolution beginning Fall 2022. The position will be in the Sociology Department, which administers the Dispute Resolution Certificate and Minor. John Jay’s Dispute Resolution program is one of the nation’s pioneer programs offering coursework in conflict resolution since 1981 to over 700 undergraduate students each year. The hiring rank is at the Assistant Professor level.

Applicants must demonstrate that they have extensive substantive knowledge about conflict resolution, maintain an active research and publication agenda in conflict resolution, and be qualified to teach undergraduate courses that introduce students to interdisciplinary conflict resolution coursework. They must be able to teach conflict resolution core and skills courses in addition to special topics courses developed in the applicant’s area of specialty relevant to conflict resolution. Candidates with a focus on race, ethnic relations, diversity, inclusivity, indigeneity, migration and socioeconomic inequality in a global context are strongly encouraged to apply. Additional responsibilities of the position include advising students and serving on College and department committees and performing other assignments. The candidate must demonstrate a commitment to enriching, strengthening, and expanding the conflict resolution course offerings and presence on campus and bring enthusiasm, innovation, and commitment to teaching and curriculum development.

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 (http://www.jjay.cuny.edu/sites/default/files/u1862/principlesforaculturallyresponsiveinclusiveandantiracistcurriculumadoptedbycollegecouncilapril82021.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.

CUNY anticipates a return to fully onsite work by January 2022 and this position is based in New York, NY.

QUALIFICATIONS

Ph.D. degree in Sociology or academic disciplines relevant to conflict analysis and resolution, or peace and conflict studies by June 2022 (ABD applicants will be considered but must defend their dissertation by August 1, 2022). Publications, active research agenda, and teaching experience preferred. Also required are the ability to teach successfully, demonstrated scholarship or achievement, and ability to cooperate with others for the good of the institution. Area of research focus and methodological areas of expertise are open, though candidates will be expected to pursue research in conflict resolution.

COMPENSATION

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:

• Go to www.cuny.edu/employment
• Click “Search job postings.”
• Click the link for “Faculty” and browse to job Opening ID number 23059
• Click on the “Apply Now” button and follow the instructions

Candidates should provide: A letter of application detailing how your teaching, service and/or scholarship has supported the success of students from racial, ethnic, and gender backgrounds that are underrepresented in their academic fields; applicants who have not yet had the opportunity for such experience should note how their work will further CUNY’s commitment to diversity; a C.V.; sample of scholarly work; proof of PhD or progress toward degree with a letter from your advisor securing your defense date; statement of teaching philosophy, and, if available, syllabi and teaching evaluations by January 15, 2022.

In addition, three letters of recommendation are required and must come directly from the referee to Alisa Thomas, Sociology Department, John Jay College of Criminal Justice, 524 W. 59th Street, Room 520, New York, NY, 10019 or [email protected]. All questions should be directed to Prof. Maria R. Volpe ([email protected]) by email.

CLOSING DATE

Review of resumes to begin December 15, 2021.

Posting closes on January 15, 2022.

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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.