FACULTY VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT Position Details The Department of Political Science at the City College of New York (CCNY) invites applications for a Lecturer in Political Theory to begin in the Fall of 2027. The successful candidate will teach classes on gender and politics, political theory, and human rights. Demonstrated experience and capacity for undergraduate student advisement are also sought for. Candidates should have a strong commitment to City College's…
historic mission of providing a first-rate public education to all students, regardless of means or background. Successful candidates will be required to teach four courses per semester and actively participate in the life of the department, the Colin Powell School for Civic and Global Leadership and City College as a whole. QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's degree in Political Science, and the ability to teach successfully. Preferred Qualifications Ph.D. degree in Political Science from an accredited institution, preferably with a specialty in political theory. Substantial experience and demonstrated record as a quality teacher and student advisor required. COMPENSATION Salary Range: $87,149-$92,359. Salary commensurate with education and experience. 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 32785 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: Statement of scholarly interests Curriculum Vitae / Resume Names and contact information for three professional references CLOSING DATE October 2, 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: 32785 Location: City College of New York Job Type: Full-Time
