Assistant Professor (Latinx Politics/ Communities) - Dept of Africana, Puerto Rican and Latino Studies, School of Arts & Sciences job in New York, New York

Position description

Hunter College Department of Africana, Puerto Rican and Latino Studies located on the 68th Street campus on the Upper East Side of Manhattan offers students a critical understanding of the political, cultural, social, and ideological forces that have shaped the experiences of people of African, Puerto Rican and Latinx diasporas. Hunter College has both a teaching and research mission.

The Department of Africana, Puerto Rican and Latino Studies at Hunter College of The City University of New York invites applications for an assistant professor specializing in Latinx politics, including electoral, judicial, and cultural politics; candidates with expertise in the sociology of Latinx communities are encouraged to apply. We seek a scholar with an interdisciplinary research profile and an ability to engage with Latinx Studies broadly. Expertise in one or more areas: Latinx social movements; racial capitalism; political economy; urban politics; public policy; gender/sexuality; migration/diaspora; environmental justice; carcerality/ policing, media/culture, arts/politics. The position will begin in the Fall 2027 semester.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Evidence of strong research agenda (peer-reviewed publications/working pipeline) that connects meaningfully to Latinx Studies and either Sociology and/or Political Science
Demonstrated ability to teach intro & upper-division courses in AFPRL, and to contribute to cross-listed offerings with political Science and Sociology
Clear commitment to student-centered pedagogy, inclusive classroom practice, and mentoring (including first-generation students)
Capacity to engage in multiple methods or clearly articulated methodological strengths (qualitative, archival, ethnographic, quantitative, theory, etc.)
Track record (or strong plan) for departmental/program service and collaboration across units

Hunter is committed to active engagement with students and the community at large, and embraces equity, inclusiveness, and global awareness in all dimensions of our work. Applicants must also demonstrate commitment to work in culturally diverse and urban education settings.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants should have earned a Ph.D. in Political Science or Sociology (or a related field such as, American Studies, or Latinx Studies) with a specialization in Latinx politics and communities demonstrated pedagogical success, scholarship or achievement, and an ability to cooperate with others for the good of the institution. We are particularly interested in applicants who can teach introductory and advanced level interdisciplinary courses.

Also required are the ability to teach successfully, demonstrated scholarship or achievement, and ability to cooperate with others for the good of the institution.

COMPENSATION

Compensation is commensurate with experience within the range of $90,838-$109,025.

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.

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

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