"Assistant Professor of American Politics"

Assistant Professor of American Politics

FACULTY VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

The Department of Political Science at the City College of New York (CCNY) invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professorship in American Politics to begin in the fall of 2027. The substantive specialization and methodological approach for this position are open. Candidates must 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 in the life of the department and the college, and have completed all requirements for a Ph.D. by the start date.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Qualifications

• Ph.D. degree in Political Science or a related field from an accredited institution.
• Demonstrated potential for quality scholarship.
• The ability to teach successfully and the ability to cooperate with others for the good of the institution.

COMPENSATION

Salary Range: $82,384 - $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

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

1. Cover Letter
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Writing Sample (no more than 40 pages)
4. Names and contact information for three professional references

CLOSING DATE

Open Until Filled with the review of applications to begin on September 15, 2026