Clinical Lecturer

The Department of Criminal Justice and Sociology at Iona University invites applications for a Clinical Lecturer position beginning August 2025.

The candidate needs to demonstrate expertise in the area(s) of cybercrime and/or cyber-security; or, is trained both in the fields of Criminal Justice and the Law.  

Candidates who have competencies and experience in both of these areas of expertise will be given preference. In particular, we seek  candidates that explore the nexus between policing/ intelligence and the legal/policy issues related to cybercrime, cyber-attacks, and/or adverse active measures on online spaces.

Candidates

• Need to have a Doctoral Degree  in criminology or criminal justice, or in another relevant field, such as computer science, public administration, security studies, sociology.
• Those who have a  Ph.D. in Criminal Justice and Juris Doctorate (J.D.)  in Law are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Candidates need to have a strong record in teaching courses in “US Constitution and Criminal Law”, “Substantive Criminal Law”, “Criminal Justice and Public Policy”.  Prior experience with course development related to cybercrime, cyber-security, and criminal justice, both at undergraduate and graduate levels is preferred.
• Successful candidates are expected to have a clear research agenda and record of scholarly publications.

Review of applications will begin on February 15, 2025. It will continue until the position is filled.

Please submit: 1) a letter of application that includes a description of professional experience, expertise, and professional goals; 2) a statement  of research and teaching philosophy; 3) updated resume or curriculum vitae; and 4) contact information for 3 people that can provide professional references. NB: HR will require official copies of transcripts and diploma, if offered the position.  

Electronic submission is required through ___________________.

Inquiries regarding the search may be directed to the Chair of the Department:  Dr. Derese Kassa at dkassa@iona.edu.

About Iona University/EEO language

Founded in 1940, Iona University is a master's-granting private, Catholic, coeducational institution of learning in the tradition of the Edmund Rice Christian Brothers. Iona's 45-acre New Rochelle campus and 28-acre Bronxville campus are just 20 miles north of Midtown Manhattan. With a total enrollment of nearly 4,000 students and an alumni base of more than 50,000 around the world, Iona is a diverse community of learners and scholars dedicated to academic excellence and the values of justice, peace and service. Iona is highly accredited, offering undergraduate degrees in liberal arts, science, nursing, and business administration, as well as Master of Arts, Master of Science, and Master of Business Administration degrees and numerous advanced certificate programs. Iona students enjoy small class sizes, engaged professors and a wide array of academic programs across the School of Arts & Science; LaPenta School of Business; NewYork-Presbyterian Iona School of Health Sciences; and Hynes Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation. Iona is widely recognized in prestigious rankings, including The Princeton Review’s 2024 national list of “The Best 389 Colleges” and The Wall Street Journal/College Pulse’s “2024 Best Colleges in America,” which ranked Iona at #66 in the nation overall and #8 in the nation among Catholic schools. Iona's LaPenta School of Business is also accredited AACSB International, a recognition awarded to just 6 percent of business schools worldwide.

Iona offers a comprehensive benefits package to all full-time employees that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; life insurance; short and long-term disability; employee assistance program (EAP); tuition remission; and generous time off. For more information on our benefits and working at Iona visit the Human Resources section of our website.

Iona University values and celebrates diversity and is committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive environment for all of our employees and does not tolerate discrimination based on any legally protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local laws. As an equal opportunity employer, Iona University encourages applications from qualified candidates who reflect the wider world in which we live, and in particular from historically underrepresented groups.