Assistant Professor – Department of Public Management

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Assistant Professor – Department of Public Management
**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 Fraud Examination and Financial Forensics (FEFF) program within the Department of Public Management at John Jay College of Criminal Justice integrates knowledge of accounting with law, criminal, civil and social justice, and other related disciplines.

The program offers students a Bachelor of Science in FEFF, undergraduate minors in fraud examination and accounting, and a certificate in forensic accounting.
To continue growing this program, the Department of Public Management invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level to begin possibly as early as Spring 2026.

The successful candidate will have earned or be near completion of a Ph.D. Professional certification (such as a Certified Public Accountant) is a plus, but not mandatory.

The successful candidate is expected to bring enthusiasm and demonstrated commitment to teaching; to maintain an active research and peer-reviewed publication agenda; and to engage in service to the program, department, and college community.

Finally, the candidate will be responsible for teaching intermediate accounting, in addition other possible courses including but not limited to auditing; managerial accounting; and fraud examination and financial forensic analysis.
The successful candidate will perform teaching, research, and guidance duties in area(s) of expertise.

They will also share responsibility for committee and department assignments including administrative, supervisory, and other functions.
The successful candidate must be eager and qualified to work with our diverse student body.

As demonstrated in John Jay College’s Seven Principles for a Culturally Responsive, Inclusive, and Anti-Racist Curriculum ( https://new.jjay.cuny.edu/sites/default/files/2023-08/7_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**
Ph.D. degree in accounting, forensic accounting, fraud investigation/analysis or other related fields.

ABDs will be considered, with the requirement that they complete their Ph.D. by August 2026.

Also required are the ability to teach successfully, demonstrated potential for scholarship or achievement, and ability to cooperate with others for the good of the institution.
**PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS**
CPA certification; Professional experience; College teaching experience; Ability to teach accounting courses in a variety of instructional modalities.
**COMPENSATION**
$57,252 - $109,025.

Salary commensurate with education and credentials.
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**
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Navigate to www.cuny.edu
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Select “Employment”
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After creating an account, return to the Job Search page and select “Apply Now”
Candidates should provide the following: a letter of application detailing your teaching, service and/or scholarship; a statement indicating your contributions to diversity; a CV/resume; contact information for three references; a sample of scholarly work; and if possible, your most recent teaching evaluations.
**CLOSING DATE**
Review of resumes to begin September 15, 2025.

Position to close on November 5, 2025
**JOB SEARCH CATEGORY**
CUNY Job Posting: Faculty
**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.
Job ID
30878
Location
John Jay College

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