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Assistant or Associate Professor of Criminal Justice (Manhattan Campus)
- Manhattan, New York, United States
- Faculty Part Time
- 70,000.00 - 72,100.00
Description:
The School of Social and Behavioral Sciences at Mercy University invites applications for a full-time Assistant or Associate Professor position in the Criminal Justice program, to begin in January 2026. This is a multi-year, non-tenure-track core faculty appointment based primarily at the Manhattan campus, with occasional teaching responsibilities online or at one of the other Mercy campuses.
Program Overview:
The Criminal Justice program at Mercy University is committed to providing a high-quality, student-centered education grounded in social justice and interdisciplinary learning. In April 2025, the program received Program Endorsement from the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences (ACJS), a mark of distinction reflecting our commitment to excellence in teaching, curriculum, and student support.
Position Responsibilities:
- Teach a range of required undergraduate courses in Criminal Justice, including Research Methods in Criminal Justice and others among the following: Introduction to the Criminal Justice System, Introduction to Corrections, Criminology and the Senior Seminar Capstone. Opportunities may also be available to teach in the MS in Criminal Justice program.
- Maintain a teaching load with at least 50% of courses based at the Manhattan campus, while also prepared to teach some courses either online or at one of the other Mercy campuses as needed.
- Actively contribute to curriculum development, student mentoring, and program initiatives aligned with Mercy University’s mission and the standards of the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences (ACJS).
- Engage in interdisciplinary collaboration with other Manhattan-based programs such as Cybersecurity and International Relations through joint programming (e.g., guest speakers or community-based learning opportunities or development of interdisciplinary special topic courses).
- Participate in program assessment, university service, and initiatives that promote student engagement and academic excellence.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Ph.D. in Criminal Justice or a closely related field (ABD considered if near completion).
- Proven ability to teach Research Methods in Criminal Justice along with several required courses in the Criminal Justice curriculum.
- Commitment to incorporating one or more high-impact teaching practices, such as project-based learning, community-based learning, workplace-integrated learning, faculty-mentored research, or faculty-led short-term study abroad.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Evidence of interdisciplinary scholarship or teaching in areas such as International Security, Computer Forensics, Forensic Psychology, or Cybersecurity, particularly in relation to Criminal Justice and International Relations.
- Experience or interest in curriculum development at both undergraduate and graduate levels.
- Engagement in or interest in pursuing external grants or funded initiatives.
Additional Information:. This position offers a collaborative academic environment with opportunities for innovation and professional growth. As a full-time core faculty member, the selected candidate may not hold concurrent full-time employment at another institution
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Mercy University is a dynamic, independent, coeducational New York City area university that offers more than 100 undergraduate and graduate degree and certificate programs in six schools: Business, Education, Health and Natural Sciences, Liberal Arts, Nursing, and Social and Behavioral Sciences.
Mercy is the region's largest private, nonprofit, Minority-Serving Institution, proud to serve a student body that is highly diverse. As a federally designated Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI), Mercy University, has been ranked nationally among top colleges in the country for Hispanics by the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) and by Excelencia in Education, earning their prestigious Seal of Excelencia for intentionally serving Latino students.
Mercy University was further recognized by HACU as a national leader in awarding bachelor's degrees to Hispanics in several disciplines, including Psychology, Sociology, and Business. Westchester Magazine has also named Mercy the Best College in Westchester County in 2019, 2020, and 2022.
Mercy is committed to offering an inclusive learning environment to help a diverse student body set a course for their future. To support its student body, Mercy has been awarded a number of federal grants which enable us to better develop and deliver education to our students.
Mercy’s student body reflects the rich diversity of the New York metropolitan area. Enrollment, including full-time and part-time undergraduates and graduates, is approximately 8,800. Mercy students learn on campuses in Dobbs Ferry, the Bronx, and Manhattan as well as online.
At Mercy University we strive to provide employees and their families with a comprehensive and valuable benefits package. We offer high-quality health care plans, retirement benefits, tuition discounts, flexible spending, and much more.
Our Mission:
Mercy University is committed to providing motivated students the opportunity to transform their lives through higher education by offering liberal arts and professional programs in personalized and high-quality learning environments, thus preparing students to embark on rewarding careers, to continue learning throughout their lives and to act ethically and responsibly in a changing world.
Benefits Eligible:
Mercy University strives to provide employees and their families with a comprehensive and valuable benefits package. We offer high-quality health care plans, retirement benefits, tuition discounts, flexible spending, and much more.
EEO Statement
Mercy University is an equal opportunity employer. Mercy University actively engages in recruiting a diverse workforce and student body that includes members of historically underrepresented groups and strives to build and sustain a welcoming and supportive campus community. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, height, weight, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.
As part of this commitment, Mercy University will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact The Office of Human Resources at (914) 674-7839, Option 6 or via email at HR@mercy.edu.
The posted salary range for this position is based on several legitimate, non-discriminatory factors set by the organization. Mercy is committed to ensuring equal pay opportunities for equal work regardless of gender, race, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local pay equity laws.
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