Social and Behavioral Sciences - Psychology Department - Professor
About The Position
Wagner College's Division of Social & Behavioral Sciences invites applications for an open-rank, tenure-track faculty position in Criminal Justice beginning in August 2027. Applicants must possess a Ph.D. in Criminal Justice or a closely related field by the time of appointment. Rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The successful candidate will play an integral role in the continued growth of Wagner College's Human Services major by supporting its Criminal Justice concentration through teaching, advising, recruitment, and curriculum development. Candidates should be prepared to teach undergraduate courses including The Criminal Justice System, Criminal Procedure, Criminal Law, Criminology, Law and Society, Introduction to Sociology, and other courses consistent with their expertise and the needs of the department. Additional teaching responsibilities may be assigned based on the successful candidate's expertise and departmental needs. In addition to teaching, the faculty member will advise and mentor undergraduate students, contribute to student recruitment and the continued growth of the Human Services major, maintain an active program of scholarship, and participate in departmental, divisional, and college service. Candidates should demonstrate a strong commitment to excellence in undergraduate teaching, student mentoring, inclusive pedagogy, and scholarly research. The teaching load is 3/3, with opportunities to teach summer courses. Wagner College, located in Staten Island, NY, values diversity, equity, and inclusion and encourages applications from candidates whose experiences and perspectives will contribute to the excellence of our academic community.
Requirements
- Ph.D. in Criminal Justice or a closely related field by the time of appointment.
- Strong commitment to excellence in undergraduate teaching.
- Strong commitment to student mentoring.
- Strong commitment to inclusive pedagogy.
- Strong commitment to scholarly research.
Nice To Haves
- Expertise in criminal justice, criminology, criminal law, criminal procedure, law and society, or related areas.
- J.D. in addition to a Ph.D.
Responsibilities
- Teaching undergraduate courses including The Criminal Justice System, Criminal Procedure, Criminal Law, Criminology, Law and Society, Introduction to Sociology, and other courses consistent with their expertise and the needs of the department.
- Advising and mentoring undergraduate students.
- Contributing to student recruitment and the continued growth of the Human Services major.
- Maintaining an active program of scholarship.
- Participating in departmental, divisional, and college service.
- Curriculum development.
Benefits
- Tenure-track faculty position
- Opportunities to teach summer courses
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
