"Assistant Professor - Sociology"

Assistant Professor - Sociology

FACULTY VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

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

Founded in 1971 in Long Island City, Queens, LaGuardia Community College is one of seven community colleges of the City University of New York (CUNY). LaGuardia offers more than sixty associate degree programs and more than fifty workforce training, ESOL, GED, and pre-college programs. In 2023, LaGuardia served approximately 24,000 students. More than one-third of LaGuardia’s degree-seeking students are born outside the United States; they come from 136 countries and speak 43 heritage languages. Sixty percent are first-generation college students.

Virtually all LaGuardia students are ethnic minorities (89 percent), 58 percent are women, 27 percent are over the age of 25. Forty-six percent of associate degree students are Hispanic. Upon graduation most students transfer to four-year colleges, typically in CUNY, to complete their baccalaureate degrees. Graduates of career programs such as Nursing, Computer Technology, and Veterinary Technology enter the workforce. LaGuardia ranked fifth among U.S. community colleges in economic mobility - moving low-income students into the middle class and beyond - in studies by Stanford University (2017) and the Brookings Institution (2020). Please visit www.laguardia.edu to learn more.

The multidisciplinary Social Science Department at LaGuardia Community College is seeking an innovative and highly motivated sociologist to fill one full-time Tenure-track position in Sociology. Primary responsibilities include teaching sociology courses, specifically Introduction to Sociology, Urban Sociology and other courses according to interest and need. The position carries a 4/4 teaching load (eight courses per academic year) with a commitment to an active research agenda and service to the college and the field. The successful candidate will participate and demonstrate cooperation with others in departmental and college-wide initiatives for the good of the institution; provide academic advisement and student guidance; and contribute to curriculum development. Candidates must demonstrate a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching in sociology courses and the ability to work with diverse faculty, staff and student populations.

QUALIFICATIONS

Ph.D. degree in Sociology or related field with at least one year teaching experience at the community college level, required.

COMPENSATION

$57,252 - $98,995

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 should provide a CV and statement of teaching philosophy.

CLOSING DATE

February 4th, 2026