Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor - Political Science; and Academic Director of the Masters of International Affairs Program

FACULTY VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Position Details

The City College of New York Political Science Department seeks a dynamic scholar for an Assistant, Associate or Full Professor tenure-track faculty who will also serve as the director of its Master?s Program in International Affairs (MIA).

As a professor in City College?s Political Science department, the successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate classes in International Relations and/or Comparative Politics. In addition to teaching, the candidate will serve as Academic Director of the MIA program providing visionary academic leadership and strategic vision and oversee curricular development, scheduling, admissions oversight, student advisement, and external relations for the program. The successful candidate will receive two course releases per academic year as compensation for administrative duties.

QUALIFICATIONS

For Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor:

Education Ph.D. degreein Political Science or a related field from an accredited institution or equivalent.

Experience: Must demonstrate the ability to teach successfully, have a record of scholarship or professional achievement, and the ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues and contribute to institutional goals.

Preferred Qualifications

• An outstanding track record of academic research and teaching experience in the field of International Relations or Comparative Politics.
• Experience and/or demonstrable potential in leading an academic program.
• Experience or interest in fundraising for the program is also valued.

COMPENSATION

Assistant Professor: $90,838 - $102,017

Associate Professor: $102,408 - $121,194

Professor: $122,201 - $126,333

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.

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Applications, including the following must be uploaded to the CUNYfirst job application website as a single PDF document:

1. Cover letter;
2. Curriculum Vitae;
3. Writing Sample

Finalist may be required to submit letters of recommendation.

CLOSING DATE

Open until filled, with review of applications to begin October 22, 2025.

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Job ID: 31052

Location: City College of New York

Job Type: Full-Time

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