Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor – Political Science; and Academic Director Maste

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, overseeing 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.

• Education:
  
  Ph.D. degree in 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.

• An outstanding track record of academic research and teaching experience in 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.

• 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.

• Job Type: Full‑Time
• Location:
  
  City College of New York
• Job
• Closing Date:
  Open until filled, with review of applications to begin October 22, 2025.

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.