"Assistant Professor - History of South Asia"

Assistant Professor - History of South Asia

FACULTY VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

"At Baruch College we believe that student success is everyone’s responsibility"

Baruch, a senior college of the City University of New York (CUNY) system, is located in the historic Gramercy Park/Flatiron district of Manhattan. Baruch has an extremely diverse student body of around 20,000, many of them first-generation college students. We seek faculty who thrive in multicultural academic environments and are committed to access and excellence in higher education. www.baruch.cuny.edu

The Weissman School of Arts and Sciences at Baruch College invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor in the field of South Asian History beginning in Fall 2026. Candidates should demonstrate a strong track record of research and teaching at the undergraduate level. The History department at Baruch is a dedicated and vibrant department with strong coverage of world regions beyond the US and Europe. We seek candidates whose research and teaching complement and expand the expertise of our current faculty; priority will go to scholars specializing in the premodern to early modern periods.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The successful candidate will join a dynamic department that prioritizes interdisciplinary teaching and research. The candidate will be expected to:

• Maintain an active research profile and establish a growing recognition in the field
• Teach a range of 3-credit courses totaling 18 credits per academic year (3 courses per semester) to undergraduate students from diverse backgrounds
• Develop and implement new courses related to their area of expertise, as well as surveys of Global History
• Participate in service to the Department, School, College, University, and field

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in History or closely related field at time of appointment (August 2026)
• Working knowledge of at least one South Asian language besides English

Preferred Qualifications:

• Evidence of an active research agenda
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness

COMPENSATION

$84,011-$95,879; commensurate with qualifications and experience

CUNY is in the process of implementing salary schedule increases. Once implemented, salaries of eligible employees will be adjusted by 3.25% effective 9/1/2025 and 3.5% effective 9/1/26, in accordance with the terms of the PSC-CUNY collective bargaining agreement.

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

To apply, go to www.cuny.edu, access the employment page, log in or create a new user account, and search for this vacancy using the Job ID or Title. Select "Apply Now" and provide the requested information.

Candidates must provide 1) a cover letter describing research and teaching interests and their interest in the position; 2) a current CV, 3) and a writing sample.

Three letters of recommendation and transcripts will be required of shortlisted candidates only. For inquiries, please contact Martina Nguyen, Chair of the Search Committee, at martina.nguyen@baruch.cuny.edu.

If shortlisted, candidates will have two weeks to submit three letters of recommendations and transcripts.

Email or hard copy applications will not be considered.

NOTE TO APPLICANTS:

In their cover letter, applicants should fully address how they meet each of the minimum qualifications. The search committee will use this information during the initial review of application materials.

References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.

All CUNY employees must reside within a commutable distance to the Baruch College campus.

CLOSING DATE

For full consideration, all materials must be received by November 15, 2025.