Doctoral Lecturer - Anatomy and Physiology, Department of Sciences

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, ranked third in the nation in Black student success, and 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, including nearly 50% 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.

POSITION OVERVIEW The Department of Sciences at John Jay College of Criminal Justice invites applications for a full‑time Doctoral Lecturer position beginning in Fall 2027. The successful candidate will teach biology courses within our undergraduate majors and minors, from entry‑level courses to capstone seminars, with an emphasis on human anatomy and physiology. Candidates must have a strong track record in science education with experience teaching human anatomy and physiology lectures and labs.

Candidates must also be willing to serve as academic advisors to students in the science majors and minors. Three years of successful college‑level teaching experience and positive teaching evaluations are required. The hiring committee is especially interested in applicants who contribute to the college's goals through their leadership, community service, 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. 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.

Faculties are internationally recognized for their diverse expertise in chemistry, cellular and molecular biology, toxicology, entomology, pathology, and criminalistics. The Department offers a BS in Forensic Science (which includes the three tracks of Criminalistics, Molecular Biology and Toxicology), a BS in Toxicology and a BS in Cellular & Molecular Biology. A Master of Science in Forensic Science is also offered in the three tracks previously listed.

The Department also offers an accelerated BS/MS program. Candidates are expected to bring enthusiasm and a demonstrated commitment to teaching. The successful candidate should be eager and well‑prepared to work with students from a wide range of backgrounds and demonstrate a commitment to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment. Consistent with 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.

• Candidates must have a strong background in both science…