Assistant Professor (Political Theory) - Political Science - CUNY : Job Details

Assistant Professor (Political Theory) - Political Science

**FACULTY VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT**

The Hunter College Political Science Department is hiring for a tenure-track, assistant professor position in political theory, beginning Fall 2025, pending final college approval. Candidates whose research addresses race, empire, colonialism, ecology, technology, or indigeneity will be preferred. The successful candidate will be expected to teach American Political Thought and potentially develop additional courses for the US Experience in its Diversity component of the Hunter College Core Curriculum.

This position involves conducting research, contributing to departmental administration, participating in university programs, and potentially having the option to join the faculty at the CUNY Graduate Center.

Performs teaching, research and guidance duties in area(s) of expertise. Shares responsibility for committee and department assignments including administrative, supervisory, and other functions.

**QUALIFICATIONS**

Ph.D. degree in area(s) of experience or equivalent required; applicants must have a PhD in hand by the position's starting date. 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**

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.

Assistant Professor ($75,465-$90,375)

**HOW TO APPLY**

Applications must be submitted online by accessing the CUNY Portal on City University of New York job website www.cuny.edu/employment or and following the CUNYfirst Job System Instructions. To search for this vacancy, click on Search Job Listings, select More Options To Search For CUNY Jobs and enter the Job Opening ID number.

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