The City University of New York
Assistant Professor - Political Science
The City University of New York, New York, New York, us, 10261
Assistant Professor – Political Science
Founded in 1971 in Long Island City, Queens, LaGuardia Community College is one of seven community colleges of the City University of New York/CUNY. In 2019, LaGuardia served over 30,000 students in pre‑college, associate‑degree, and continuing education programs. Major areas of study include Health Sciences, STEM, Business and Technology, and Liberal Arts. Consistent with the diversity of Queens, 56% of LaGuardia students are born outside of the United States. More than half are first‑generation college students. Sixty‑nine percent live in Queens; the rest come from Brooklyn and beyond. Virtually all LaGuardia students are ethnic minorities (88%), 58% are women, and 31% are over the age of 25. Forty‑eight percent of LaGuardia students are Hispanic, making the college a Hispanic‑Serving Institution (HSI). Sixty‑six percent of LaGuardia students receive financial aid. Slightly less than half attend part‑time, often because they need to work to support their families. LaGuardia ranked fifth among U.S. community colleges in economic mobility – moving low‑income students into the middle class and beyond – in a 2017 Stanford University study.
More information
about LaGuardia Community College.
Responsibilities
Teaching U.S. Power and Politics, Global Politics and other political science courses according to interest and departmental need.
Participation in departmental and college‑wide initiatives for the good of the institution; academic advisement and student guidance.
Contribution to curriculum and program development; active research agenda.
Commitment to undergraduate teaching and working with diverse faculty, staff, and student populations.
Qualifications
Ph.D. degree in Political Science with at least one year teaching experience at the community college level.
Preferred Qualifications
Ability to contribute to fostering inclusivity among culturally diverse faculty, staff, and student populations.
Compensation Salary Range: $57,252 – $98,995. Salary is commensurate with education and experience. CUNY offers faculty a competitive compensation and benefits package covering health insurance, pension and retirement benefits, paid parental leave, and savings programs. Mentoring and support for research, scholarship, and publication are also provided.
How to Apply Visit
www.cuny.edu , access the employment page, log in or create a new user account, and search for this vacancy using the Job ID or Title. Select “Apply Now” and provide the requested information. Candidates should provide a cover letter, curriculum vitae (CV) and statement of teaching philosophy.
Closing Date February 4th, 2026 (Revised)
Job Search Category CUNY Job Posting: Faculty
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: 31564
Location: LaGuardia Community College
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More information
about LaGuardia Community College.
Responsibilities
Teaching U.S. Power and Politics, Global Politics and other political science courses according to interest and departmental need.
Participation in departmental and college‑wide initiatives for the good of the institution; academic advisement and student guidance.
Contribution to curriculum and program development; active research agenda.
Commitment to undergraduate teaching and working with diverse faculty, staff, and student populations.
Qualifications
Ph.D. degree in Political Science with at least one year teaching experience at the community college level.
Preferred Qualifications
Ability to contribute to fostering inclusivity among culturally diverse faculty, staff, and student populations.
Compensation Salary Range: $57,252 – $98,995. Salary is commensurate with education and experience. CUNY offers faculty a competitive compensation and benefits package covering health insurance, pension and retirement benefits, paid parental leave, and savings programs. Mentoring and support for research, scholarship, and publication are also provided.
How to Apply Visit
www.cuny.edu , access the employment page, log in or create a new user account, and search for this vacancy using the Job ID or Title. Select “Apply Now” and provide the requested information. Candidates should provide a cover letter, curriculum vitae (CV) and statement of teaching philosophy.
Closing Date February 4th, 2026 (Revised)
Job Search Category CUNY Job Posting: Faculty
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: 31564
Location: LaGuardia Community College
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