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Associate or Full Professor ??? Department Chairperson, Department of Africana Studies

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 Africana Studies of John Jay College of Criminal Justice, City University of New York, seeks to hire a seasoned senior scholar in Africana Studies, Black Studies or a related field, qualified for appointment as associate or full professor with tenure, to serve as Department Chairperson effective Fall 2025. We invite applicants with a broad vision, excellent communication and administrative skills, and a proven record combining scholarship with program leadership and development.

The department of Africana Studies offers two minors: Africana Studies Minor and Community Justice minor. We also offer an array of foundational and elective courses, about 20 per semester, for the Human Services and Community Justice major, and for liberal arts majors across disciplines including Psychology, Sociology, Economics, Forensic Science, English, and the Arts. The department consists of 8 full-time and 15 part-time scholars and features an interdisciplinary and accomplished faculty in the areas of social sciences, humanities, and professional studies.

The department chair is the executive officer of the department and shall carry out the department???s policies and goals. The chair is expected to be a leader in fostering professional development of senior and junior faculty. Additionally, the chair is expected to help and support recruitment and retention of students for its minors as well as hire excellent adjunct faculty. The chair must represent department and faculty interests with administrators, other departments, programs and outside interested individuals and groups. Duties related to the administration of the department include managing the department budget, preparing the annual class schedule, supporting department faculty, evaluating faculty performance, creating and implementing short and long-term strategic plans, overseeing curriculum development and assessment, promoting the recruitment and retention of students, and fostering an environment of mutual respect, inclusiveness, and transparency within the department.

The Chairperson position is an elected position voted on by the department faculty every three years.

Candidates are expected to bring enthusiasm and demonstrated commitment to teaching. 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 ( Princip\ Cultur\ Resp\ Incl\ AntiRacist\ Curric\ Adopt\4.8.21-brief.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.

QUALIFICATIONS

A PhD in Africana Studies, Black Studies, or in a related discipline with a focus on the Black experience, particularly in the United States from an accredited US academic institution; prior academic administrative responsibility with evidence of successful budget and personnel management; excellence in teaching; a distinguished record of scholarly activity appropriate for tenured appointment at the rank of associate or full professor. Applicants must have been awarded tenure and achieved the rank of associate professor at an accredited institution. We seek candidates who can provide visionary and progressive leadership, and are able to move the department forward in its departmental role as an academic leader within the John Jay College community. We invite applicants with a broad vision, excellent communication and administrative skills, and a proven record combining scholarship with program leadership and academic development.

COMPENSATION

$67,784-$117,805 for associate professor or $83,878- $141,858 for full professor - Salary commensurate with education and credentials.

CUNY offers faculty a competitive compensationand benefits package coveringhealthinsurance,pension and retirement benefits,paidparental leave,and savings programs.We also providementoringand support forteaching,research, scholarship, andpublication as part ofour commitment to ongoing facultyprofessionaldevelopment.

HOW TO APPLY

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Once registered or logged in, candidates should submit the following:

• Cover letter detailing scholarly accomplishments in the areas of Africana Studies or Black Studies, management philosophy, and administrative expertise
• Curriculum Vitae
• Names and contacts of three professional references

All items to be uploaded must be combined in a single document preferably in PDF format. Only applications submitted through CUNYfirst or the John Jay College Website are eligible for consideration.

CLOSING DATE

Review of resumes to begin on October 15, 2024

Posting will remain opened until filled.

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About CUNY 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. 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 of 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.

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