Doctoral Lecturer – Biology, Department of Sciences
The Department of Sciences at John Jay College of Criminal Justice invites applications for one full-time Doctoral Lecturer position to begin in Fall 2024. The successful candidate will teach biology courses in our undergraduate majors and minors, from entry level up to capstone seminars.
Candidates must be willing to serve as an advisor and mentor to students in the majors. Three years of successful college-level teaching experience is required, as are positive teaching evaluations. Candidates are expected to have expertise in teaching biology courses. The hiring committee is especially interested in applicants who contribute to the diversity mission of the college through their leadership, community service, research, and/or lived experiences.
The position of lecturer is tenure-bearing through what is called a “certificate of continuous employment” (CCE) after the fourth annual reappointment. This position of lecturer is a teaching position with a course load of eight classes per year in addition to significant contribution of service to the department. There is no expectation of research or publication.
John Jay College of Criminal Justice is dedicated to exploring issues of justice. 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 ( 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.
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.
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCES
The Department of Sciences at John Jay College of Criminal Justice is a vibrant community ranked among the oldest and most prestigious in the country in the field of forensic science. Our faculty is internationally recognized for its diverse expertise in chemistry, cellular and molecular biology, toxicology, entomology, pathology, and criminalistics. The Department offers a Bachelor of Science in forensic science (which includes the three tracks of criminalistics, molecular biology and toxicology), a bachelor of science in toxicology and a bachelor of science in cellular & molecular biology. A Master of Science in forensic science is also offered in the three tracks previously listed.
QUALIFICATIONS
Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Biology or a related field at the time of appointment, although outstanding ABDs near completion may apply; however, degree should be conferred prior start date (by July 1st 2024). The ideal candidate will provide evidence of teaching success and of incorporating digital emerging technologies in biology education. Also required is the willingness to participate in course and program development, and the ability to work with others for the good of our institution. Three years of teaching experience are required for the position.
COMPENSATION
$56,821 – $98,309 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 forteaching, 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:
Navigate to www.cuny.edu
Select “Employment”
Select “Search Job Postings”
Create an Account
After creating an account, return to the Job Search page and select “Apply Now”
Once registered or logged in, candidates should submit the following:
Cover Letter that includes a statement of how they would contribute to the diversity mission of the College
Curriculum Vitae
Statement of Teaching Interests and Goals
Teaching Evaluations and Evidence of Digital Emerging Technologies applied to the classroom
A proof of degree or progress toward the degree
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 the resumes will begin on October 5, 2023. Posting will close on November 1, 2023.
