Post-Doctoral Associate/Visiting Assistant Professor (12 months) - School of Criminal Justice

Location: Albany, NY Category: Faculty Job Type: Full-time Posted On: Tue Nov 10 2026 Job Description:

The University at Albany School of Criminal Justice is home to the 5th ranked PhD program in the nation by U.S. News & World Report. As the first institution in the United States to offer a PhD in Criminal Justice, the School helped establish the discipline itself. Its pioneering faculty brought together expertise from law, public administration, psychology, sociology, and related fields to create an innovative and intellectually diverse program. The School offers robust Master's and Bachelor's programs, and faculty and students benefit from its home within Rockefeller College of Public Affairs and Policy. Since its inception, the School has remained interdisciplinary in its approach, and its graduates have been highly successful as academics and as practitioners, shaping the field of criminal justice and influencing the study of crime.

The School of Criminal Justice within Rockefeller College at the University at Albany is seeking applicants for a Promoting Recruitment, Opportunity, Diversity, Inclusion and Growth plus (PRODiG+ (https://www.suny.edu/prodig-plus/fellowship/) ) Postdoctoral Associate or Visiting Assistant Professor in Criminal Justice. The PRODiG+ Fellowship is designed with two primary goals: (1) increase the number and share of excellent and diverse faculty committed to advancing the ideals of diversity, equity, and inclusion; and (2) strengthen the pathway for retention and support of these candidates.

The position title will be Visiting Assistant Professor or Postdoctoral Associate depending on the background and experience of the candidate. This is a 12-month position that is expected to be two years in duration and may lead to a potential appointment of a tenure track faculty position. Additional information on the PRODiG+ Fellowship can be found at https://www.suny.edu/prodig-plus/fellowship/. Fellows will be hired at a fixed salary of $80,000 (12-months) and are eligible for a robust set of benefits (health, dental, retirement, among others) in accordance with applicable SUNY, New York State, and collective bargaining agreement provisions.

Candidates should demonstrate the ability to conduct and publish high-quality research in criminology and/or criminal justice, as well as effectively teach courses that contribute to leading doctoral, masters, and undergraduate programs in criminal justice. Although areas of research specialization within criminal justice and criminology are open, the School welcomes applicants whose scholarship examines how artificial intelligence and emerging technologies can advance equitable, effective, and accountable justice systems. The candidate will work closely with other faculty to advance their personal research portfolio with journal publications, presentations at national/international conferences, and grant proposal development, and will be mentored by experienced faculty as part of the PRODiG+ Fellowship. Campus resources will also be made available to advance the candidate's research and teaching skill development.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Research advancing knowledge in the discipline in the form of publications, reports, funding proposals.

• Teaching in-person with a reduced load (maximum of 1:1) for the duration of the Fellowship.

• Service to the School, University, Discipline and Community, including other reasonable duties, will be kept to a minimum and aligned with the candidate's interests.

Functional and Supervisory Relationships:

• Reports to: School of Criminal Justice Senior Executive Director.

• Supervises the following positions: May supervise student/employees through mutual agreement with the Senior Executive Director.

Job Requirements:

• Candidates must be willing to contribute to the University's priorities, including research, student success, diversity and inclusion, and community engagement and service.

Job Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

• A Ph.D. in criminal justice, criminology, or related discipline (e.g., sociology, political science, psychology, economics) is required, in hand, by August 21, 2027. Degrees must be from a university accredited by the U.S. Department of Education or an internationally recognized accrediting organization.

• Be eligible to work in the United States without a visa sponsorship. (Note: if you currently need sponsorship or will need it in the future to maintain employment authorization, you do not meet the eligibility requirements for this position).

• An active research program in criminal justice or criminology, as evidenced by a record of journal publications or clear potential for scholarly productivity.

• Experience working with diverse student populations.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

• Demonstration of personal, academic, and/or work experience engaging with diversity, equity, and inclusion and/or a commitment to facilitating and enhancing diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts in the campus community. Such experience may include, but is not limited to, an academic/scholarly track record focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion; work, volunteer/unpaid/community service; or related experience/expertise in serving underserved or vulnerable areas and/or populations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior teaching experience at the university level.

• Demonstrated potential for scholarly contributions in criminal justice or criminology related to artificial intelligence or emerging technologies.

• Preference will be given to candidates who are:

• Current SUNY student, alumni, and/or Fellow.

• Applicants from a low-income background (e.g., Pell-eligible as undergraduates), first-generation college students (students whose parents have not earned a bachelor's degree), have overcome adversity, are AmeriCorps alumni, or are veterans.

Working Environment:

• Typical office, classroom, and research lab environments

Additional Information:

Professional Rank and Salary Range: Postdoctoral Associate/Visiting Assistant Professor, Salary commensurate with experience.

The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, or Clery Act, mandates that all Title IV institutions, without exception, prepare, publish and distribute an Annual Security Report. This report consists of two basic parts: disclosure of the University's crime statistics for the past three years; and disclosures regarding the University's current campus security policies. The University at Albany's Annual Security Report is available in portable document format [PDF] by clicking this link http://police.albany.edu/ASR.shtml

Pursuant to New York Labor Law �194-a, the University will not seek, request, or rely upon an applicant's wage or salary history in determining whether to interview, hire, or establish compensation for an applicant. Applicants are not required to provide wage or salary history information as a condition of employment consideration. Salary history may only be verified in the limited circumstances permitted by law.

If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process, including interviews, please contact Rhonda Haines, the University's Designee for Reasonable Accommodations (DRA) in the Office of Human Resources, at [email protected] or (518) 437-4700; requests for accommodation will be considered in accordance with applicable law.

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