Assistant Professor – Criminal Justice (Generalist) – SUNY Brockport

Faculty Opportunity: Assistant Professor – Criminal Justice (Generalist) – SUNY Brockport

• Institution: State University of New York (SUNY) Brockport

• Academic Unit / Department: Department of Criminal Justice, College of Arts and Sciences

• Job Reference / Requisition ID: 2600434

• Appointment Type: Full-Time, Tenure-Track Faculty

• Academic Rank / Level: Assistant Professor

• Salary / Remuneration: Approximately INR 61.40 lakh annually

• Location: Brockport, New York, United States

• Opening Date: September 4, 2026

• Application Deadline: October 2, 2026 – Best Consideration Date

• Expected Start Date: August 2027

Overview of Role

The Department of Criminal Justice at SUNY Brockport invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor in Criminal Justice. The department seeks a versatile generalist capable of teaching a broad range of undergraduate criminology and criminal justice courses, with preference for candidates specializing in corrections and/or courts and criminal procedure.

The position combines teaching, student mentorship, scholarly activity, and institutional and professional service.

Key Responsibilities & Teaching Scope

• Teach undergraduate courses in criminology and criminal justice.

• Normally teach a 3-3 course load, with an active scholarship program supporting a 1-1 course release from the standard 4-4 load.

• Deliver experiential and hands-on learning opportunities.

• Provide academic advising and mentorship to students.

• Maintain an active program of discipline-specific scholarly research.

• Publish research in peer-reviewed national or international journals.

• Present scholarly work at regional and national professional conferences.

• Participate in student enrollment and retention initiatives.

• Provide service to the department, university, community, and profession.

• Attend and contribute to university events and activities.

Qualifications & Candidate Profile

• Required Education: Ph.D. in Criminology, Criminal Justice, Sociology, or a closely related discipline from an accredited or internationally recognized institution.

• ABD Candidates: Applicants who are ABD may be considered but must complete their doctoral degree within six months of appointment.

• Research Experience: Evidence of scholarly activity in criminology and criminal justice.

• Commitment to fostering an inclusive and diverse learning environment.

• Ability to work collaboratively and collegially with faculty, staff, and students.

• Preferred Teaching Expertise: Corrections and/or courts and criminal procedure.

• Preferred Additional Qualification: J.D. in addition to the Ph.D.

• Substantial professional experience in courts or corrections is also preferred.

Remuneration & Benefits

• Annual Salary: Approximately INR 61.40 lakh

• Position is benefits eligible.

• Additional employee benefits are available through SUNY Brockport.

• This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Application Checklist & Required Documents

1. Cover Letter addressing the required and preferred qualifications

2. Curriculum Vitae (CV) / Resume

3. Contact Information for Three Professional References

Application Process

• Application Link: https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/brockport/jobs/5469910/assistant-professor-criminal-justice-generalist

• Application Mode: Online

• Best Consideration Deadline: October 2, 2026

• Applications submitted by this date will receive best consideration.

• All applicants are subject to a pre-employment background investigation.

Official Website: https://www.brockport.edu/