• Faculty Open Rank - (Assistant Professor,…

    CUNY (New York, NY)


    Faculty Open Rank - (Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or Professor)- Feminist Political Theory, Political Science Department

    FACULTY VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

    The Hunter College Political Science Department invites applications for an open rank (full-time tenure track or tenured) position in feminist political theory, beginning Fall 2026, pending final college approval. The successful candidate will be expected to teach courses on gender in the history of political thought, contemporary feminist political theory, and other courses in their areas of expertise.

     

    This position involves conducting research, contributing to departmental administration, participating in university programs, and potentially having the option to join the faculty at the CUNY Graduate Center.

    QUALIFICATIONS

    For appointment as assistant professor, applicants must have a PhD in hand by the position’s starting date. For appointment as an associate professor, a PhD, a substantial publication record, and teaching experience are required. For appointment as a full professor, evidence of an established professional reputation, a strong and sustained publication record, substantial teaching experience, and a PhD are required.

    COMPENSATION

    CUNY offers a competitive compensation and benefits package to its faculty, 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. The salary range is $52,267 to $90,375 (Assistant Professor), $67,784 to $107,789 (Associate Professor) and $83,878 to $129,310 (Professor).

     

    CUNY is in the process of implementing salary schedule increases. Once implemented, salaries of eligible employees will increase by approximately 9.54% with an additional

     

    increase of 3.5% effective 9/1/26, in accordance with the terms of the PSC-CUNY collective bargaining agreement.

    HOW TO APPLY

    This position involves conducting research, contributing to departmental administration, participating in university programs, and potentially having the option to join the faculty at the CUNY Graduate Center. Candidates should submit a cover letter describing their research agenda and teaching philosophy, a current CV, writing sample, graduate transcript, three letters of recommendation, and evidence of teaching effectiveness by October 3, 2025. The application process will remain open until the position is filled.

     

    Candidates should apply on the CUNY jobs site: (link) Letters of recommendation should be emailed to [email protected] .

    CLOSING DATE

    October 3, 2025

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    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

     

    30749

     

    Location

     

    Hunter College