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Job Title:  Assistant Professor - Division of  Worker Education

Job ID: 1650

Location: City College of New York

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

GENERAL DUTIES

Performs teaching, research, and guidance duties in area(s) of expertise as noted below.  Shares responsibility for committee and department assignments, performing administrative, supervisory, and other functions as may be assigned.

CAMPUS SPECIFIC INFORMATION

The Department of Interdisciplinary Arts & Sciences at the City College Center for Worker Education/CUNY invites applications for an Assistant Professor (tenure track) in the interdisciplinary study of the Americas, to start February/September 1, 2010 (subject to budgetary approval).  Field of specialization is open, but preference will be given to candidates with a background in and evidence of scholarly potential in Political Theory, International Affairs, Comparative Political Economy, and/or Transnational Cultural Flows. The Department offers a BA program in Liberal Arts for working adults and has recently instituted an MA program in the Study of the Americas.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Ph.D. degree in area(s) of expertise, or equivalent as noted below.  Also required are the ability to teach successfully, interest in productive scholarship or creative achievement, and ability to cooperate with others for the good of the institution.

PREERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Successful candidates will be able to demonstrate the ability to teach a wide range of classes at both the undergraduate and graduate level.  Applicants with experience teaching adult, non-traditional urban students especially encouraged; also encouraged are those who can contribute to the building of the MA program.  Experience with grant writing, institution building, and program development required.

COMPENSATION

Commensurate with qualifications and experience.

BENEFITS

CUNY offers a comprehensive benefits package to employees and eligible dependents based on job title and classification. Employees are also offered pension and Tax-Deferred Savings Plans.  Part-time employees must meet a weekly or semester work hour criteria to be eligible for health benefits. Health benefits are also extended to retirees who meet the eligibility criteria.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply please log on to www.cuny.edu. Navigate to Careers at CUNY and then log into the applicant tracking program Careers at CUNY First and apply online by clicking "Apply Now" and  following the instructions.   In addition, to be considered for this position, you must send via e-mail: a cover letter; CV; three letters of reference; a writing sample; and a statement of teaching philosophy to: [Click Here to Email Your Resumé] 

Please include in the subject line of the email "Assistant Professor Vacancy."

CLOSING DATE

November 25, 2009

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

The City University of New York is an Equal Opportunity Employer which complies with all applicable laws and regulations, and encourages inclusive excellence in its employment practices.

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