Job Title Assistant Professor - Political Science
Job ID 28950
Location City College of New York
Full/Part Time Full-Time
Regular/Temporary Regular
FACULTY VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
The Department of Political Science at the City College of New York (CCNY)-City University of New York (CUNY) invites applications for tenure-track assistant professorship in American Politics to begin in the fall of 2025. The substantive specialization and methodological approach for this position are· open. However, one requirement is that the candidate be willing and able to teach a large multi-section Introduction to American Government course once a year. Candidates should also have a strong commitment to City College's historic mission of providing a public first-rate education to all students, regardless of means or background. Successful candidates will be required to teach two courses per semester until tenure review, pursue an active research agenda, participate actively the life of the department and the college, and have completed all requirements for a Ph.D. by the start date.
About the City College of New York:
Founded in 1847, City College (CCNY) is the flagship institution of the City University of New York (CUNY) system, which combines 25 colleges across the five boroughs. With approximately 11,000 undergraduates and 1,000 graduate students, CCNY is one of the most ethnically, linguistically, and religiously diverse colleges in the country. It serves primarily students from the New York City metropolitan region. As a public institution with a public purpose and a more than 175-year history, CCNY produces citizens who make an impact on the cultural, social, and economic vitality of New York, the nation, and the world.
About the Political Science Department:
The Political Science Department is housed within the Colin Powell School of Civic and Global Leadership, which is the home of the social sciences at CCNY. The Powell School is the largest student division of the college, with nearly 4,000 students and it is home to the CCNY's public service and leadership development programs. The Political Science Department hosts roughly 300 majors and includes a master’s program in international relations and an honors program in legal studies.
The City College of New York/CUNY has a strong institutional commitment to the principle of diversity. In that spirit, we are particularly interested in receiving applications from a broad spectrum of individuals.
QUALIFICATIONS
Ph.D. degree in Political Science, or closely related field. Also required are the ability to teach successfully, demonstrated scholarship or achievement, and ability to cooperate with others for the good of the institution.
COMPENSATION
Salary Range: $82,928 - $86,645
CUNY offers faculty a competitive compensation and benefits package covering health insurance, pension and retirement benefits, paid parental leave, and savings programs. We also provide mentoring and support for research, scholarship, and publication as part of our commitment to ongoing faculty professional development.
HOW TO APPLY
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Additionally, three (3) letters of recommendation must be submitted to jroman@ccny.cuny.edu.
CLOSING DATE
Open until filled with review of applications to begin on October 1, 2024.
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EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.
Since 1847, The City College of New York has provided a high quality and affordable education to generations of New Yorkers in a wide variety of disciplines. CCNY embraces its role at the forefront of social change.
Located in the heart of New York City, CCNY is home to such important 'firsts' as: The first college explicitly founded on the ideal of educating the 'whole people', the first documentary film program in the U.S., the first intercollegiate lacrosse game played in the U.S., first student government in the nation, and the longest running Alumni Association in the U.S.
It is ranked #1 by The Chronicle of Higher Education out of 369 selective public colleges in the United States on the overall mobility index. This measure reflects both access and outcomes, representing the likelihood that a student at CCNY can move up two or more income quintiles. In addition, the Center for world University Rankings places CCNY in the top 1.2% of universities worldwide in terms of academic excellence. More than 16,000 students pursue undergraduate and graduate degrees in eight professional schools and divisions, driven by significant funded research, creativity and scholarship. CCNY is as diverse, dynamic and visionary as New York City itself.