Lecturer - Department of History
- Employer
- John Jay College of Criminal Justice
- Location
- New York City, New York
- Salary
- Salary commensurate with academic accomplishments and experience
- Date posted
- Oct 21, 2022
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- Position Type
- Faculty Positions, Humanities, History
- Employment Level
- Tenured/Tenured Track
- Employment Type
- Full Time
Lecturer - Department of History
Job ID
25238
Location
John Jay College
Full/Part 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
The History Department at John Jay College of Criminal Justice invites applications for a Lecturer position in History. The successful candidate will be expected to teach introductory courses in U.S. history and the history of science and skills courses in the Global History major. We are especially interested in candidates with expertise in teaching the history of race/racism, colonialism, and resistance of oppression, particularly in the contexts of the histories of science and/or medicine from the seventeenth through the nineteenth centuries. Candidates are expected to be passionate about teaching History.
The position of Lecturer is tenure-bearing through what is called a “certificate of continuous employment” (CCE) after the sixth annual reappointment. Lecturer is a teaching position with a course load of eight classes per year in addition to major expectations of departmental service. There is no expectation of research or publication.
The successful candidate will bring enthusiasm and demonstrated commitment to effectively teaching and mentoring diverse populations of students and to participate actively in departmental and College committee work and other service duties. The hiring committee is especially interested in applicants who are 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, 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
(http://www.jjay.cuny.edu/sites/default/files/u1862/principlesforaculturallyresponsiveinclusiveandantiracistcurriculumadoptedbycollegecouncilapril82021.pdf).
Candidates will be required to provide proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 upon commencing employment. Exemption (medical or religious) requests to this requirement will be considered in accordance with applicable law. Being fully vaccinated is defined for this purpose as being at least two weeks past their final dose of an authorized COVID-19 vaccine regimen. Final candidates must be fully vaccinated as of their first day of employment. All CUNY employees must reside within a commutable distance to their campus.
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree in area(s) of expertise, and the ability to teach successfully.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Ph.D. degree in area(s) of expertise or equivalent. Teaching experience, especially in U.S. History, the History of Racism, and the History of Science/Medicine, preferred. The ability to teach effectively in multiple modalities, and the willingness and ability to cooperate with others for the good of the institution. Candidates are expected to bring enthusiasm and demonstrated commitment to teaching, as well as a demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
COMPENSATION
Salary commensurate with academic accomplishments and experience within the range of $69,983-$87,004.
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 John Jay College website or in CUNYfirst, please select the "Apply Now" button. If you are viewing the job posting on any other website, please follow the instructions below:
-Go to www.cuny.edu/employment
- Browse to job Opening ID number 25238
-Click on the "Apply Now" button and follow the instructions.
Once registered or logged in, candidates should upload the following: cover letter, curriculum vitae, and a one-page teaching and diversity statement, all as a single document, preferably in PDF format. Please have three professional letters of recommendation sent to:
Michael J. Pfeifer, Professor and Chair of History
History Department
John Jay College of Criminal Justice
524 W. 59 th Street, New York, NY 10019
CLOSING DATE
Review of resumes to begin November 1, 2022.
Posting closes on January 15, 2023.
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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.
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