Assistant Professor - American Politics (Tenure Track)

Assistant Professor - American Politics (Tenure Track)

FACULTY VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Position Details

The City College of New York’s Political Science Department is seeking a dynamic, tenure track Assistant Professor of American Politics, who will also serve as the director of its Honors Program in Legal Studies. The area of research specialization is open but candidates must be able to teach courses on American constitutional law, the judiciary and the legal profession more broadly.

The Honors Program in Legal Studies is a highly selective program designed to facilitate access to the legal profession by providing the unique demographic of City College students with the opportunity to attend the country’s most prestigious and competitive law schools. It does so by offering scholarships, specialized courses, assistance in choosing and preparing applications to law schools, moot court, and other services.

As Director of the Honor’s Program, the candidate will provide leadership and strategic vision, and oversee curricular development, scheduling, student advisement, and the recruitment, selection, and oversight of student fellows. S/he will also work with the department chair and development office on fundraising and external relations.

QUALIFICATIONS

A Ph.D. in Political Science from an accredited institution is required.

Also required are the ability to teach successfully, demonstrated scholarly achievement, and ability to cooperate with others for the good of the institution.

Preferred Qualifications

J.D. and administrative experience in academic program leadership or equivalent professional experience in law are strongly preferred.

Demonstrated interest in fundraising and resource development is highly valued.

COMPENSATION

Salary Range : $85,556 - $94,017

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

Only applications submitted through CUNYfirst will be considered for this position.

If you are viewing this job posting in CUNYfirst, please click on "Apply Now" on the bottom of this page and follow the instructions.

If you are viewing this job posting externally, please apply as follows:

• Go to https://cuny.jobs/

• Search for Job Opening ID number 33054

• Click on the "Apply Now" button and follow the instructions.

Applications, including the following must be uploaded to the CUNYfirst job application website as a single PDF document:

• Cover Letter

• Curriculum Vitae

• Names and contact information for three (3) professional references who may be contacted to provide letters of recommendation

CLOSING DATE

Open until filled with review of applications to begin November 30, 2026

JOB SEARCH CATEGORY

CUNY Job Posting: Faculty

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.

Job ID: 33054

Location: City College of New York

Job Type: Full-Time