City College of New York-CUNY: Postdoctoral Fellowships in Political Theory and American Politics
The Department of Political Science in the Colin Powell School at The City College of New York—City University of New York invites applications for postdoctoral fellowships in political theory and American politics for the 2023-2024 academic year.
While the positions are open with respect to research areas, the department is particularly interested in candidates able to teach the Western canon of political thought and/or the American political tradition.
Successful candidates will be required to teach one course per semester, pursue an active research agenda, and participate actively in organizing events research colloquia. If the candidates so desire, they can also be affiliated with the newly established Moynihan Center at City College. Salary is competitive and commensurate with the costs of living in the New York City metro region. Applicants must have a PhD in hand prior to the start of their appointment. Applicants must also have completed their PhDs within the last five years.
The City College of New York/CUNY has a strong institutional commitment to the principle of diversity. In that spirit, the school is particularly interested in receiving applications from a broad spectrum of individuals. Reasonable accommodations provided for individuals with disabilities upon request. An aa/eeo/irca/ada employer.
Qualifications
Applicants must have a PhD in hand prior to the start of their appointment. Applicants must also have completed their PhDs within the last five years.
Application Requirements
Candidates should send the following by email to Jenifer Roman at jroman@ccny.cuny.edu. Please note “post-doctoral fellowship” in the subject line:
- a letter of interest;
- a curriculum vitae;
- two or three letters of recommendation;
- and a writing sample (of no more than 40 pages).
Review of applications will begin on March 15, 2023 and continue until the positions are filled.
About the school:
Founded in 1847, City College (CCNY) is the flagship institution of the City University of New York (CUNY) system, which combines 25 colleges across the five boroughs. With approximately 11,000 undergraduates and 1,000 graduate students, CCNY is one of the most ethnically, linguistically, and religiously diverse colleges in the country. Some 90 languages are spoken on campus. It serves primarily students from the New York metropolitan region. The college’s historic mission continues to this day: provide a public first-rate education to all students, regardless of means or background.
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