Lecturer - Political Theory The City University of New York (CUNY) - 3.9 New York, NY Job Details Full-time $87,149 - $92,359 a year 11 hours ago Benefits Paid parental leave Health insurance Parental leave Qualifications Student mentoring Academic institution experience Bachelor's degree Experience working with undergraduate students Doctor of Philosophy University teaching experience Full Job Description Lecturer - Political Theory

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 "" 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 "" 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

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32785

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City College of New York Job Type:

Full-Time