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Employer Name: CUNY John Jay College

Assistant Professor in Clinical Psychology - Tenure Track - Psychology Department 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 Psychology at John Jay College invites applications for a tenure track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor tobegin Fall 2025. The Department is interested in candidates with a PhD or JD/PhDwith research interests in child and/or adolescent Clinical Psychology and trauma . The Psychology Department has significant strength in Clinical Psychology (with concentrations in forensic psychology and social justice) and seeks applicants who will be able to provide research mentorship to PhD students in CUNY?s Clinical Psychology PhD program at John Jay College, master?s students in the Forensic Psychology master?s programs, and undergraduate Forensic Psychology majors. Faculty will perform teaching, research and advising duties in their area(s) of expertise; and share responsibility for committee and department assignments including administrative, supervisory, and other functions. The successful candidate will bring enthusiasm and demonstrated commitment to effectively teaching and mentoring diverse populations of students, develop and maintain an active research and publication agenda, have the potential to obtain external funding, and participate actively in service. The psychology department is committed to building a culturally diverse faculty. We strongly encourage applications from individuals historically underrepresented in the academy and are especially interested in applicants who, through their leadership, service, lived experience, and/or research, will contribute to the diversity mission of the college. 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-RacistCurriculum ( 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 Candidates must have a PhD in clinical or counseling psychology or a JD/PhD (with PhD in clinical or counseling psychology), with expertise in child and/or adolescent trauma. In addition, the successful candidate will be able to teach successfully, have a demonstrated record of scholarship or achievement, and will be able to cooperate with others for the good of the institution. Forty-seven percent of John Jay students are first-generation college students. The college seeks faculty members who thrive in a multi-cultural, collaborative academic environment and are committed to both access and excellence in higher education. The successful candidates must be eager and qualified to work with our diverse student body and have a demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. COMPENSATION $52,667- $99,532 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 forresearch, scholarship, andpublication as part ofour commitment to ongoing facultyprofessionaldevelopment. 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: a cover letter to include how they would contribute to the College?s diversity goals, curriculum vitae, statements of teaching and research interests, and teaching evaluations if available. These materials should be combined into a single PDF document before submitting. Three (3) reference letters should be sent via email to: PsychologySearch@jjay.cuny.edu , with the candidate?s name in the subject line. Questions about the position can be directed to the same email address. CLOSING DATE Review of resumes will beginOctober 30, 2024 Posting closes on November 15, 2024. 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 29151 Location John Jay College