Assistant Professor - Modern Latin American History

FACULTY VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

The Department of History at The City College of New York (CCNY) invites applications for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level in Modern Latin American History, with a preference for a candidate whose work focuses on environmental history; history of science, technology, or medicine; transimperial, transnational, or comparative history; gender; or history of migration. Teaching responsibilities include the Department?s Latin American history survey, undergraduate and M.A. electives in the candidate?s area of expertise, historical methods courses, and classes that contribute to the college?s general education curriculum.

About The City College of New York:

Founded in 1847, City College 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. It primarily serves students from the New York City metropolitan region. As a public institution with a public purpose and a more than 175-year history, CCNY produces citizens who make an impact on the cultural, social, and economic vitality of New York, the nation, and the world.

QUALIFICATIONS

Ph.D. in History by date of appointment; evidence of excellent scholarly potential; and commitment to teaching, research, and program service.

COMPENSATION

Salary: $86,645

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.

CUNY is in the process of implementing salary schedule increases. Once implemented, salaries of eligible employees will increase by approximately 9.54% with an additional increase of 3.5% effective 9/1/26, in accordance with the terms of the PSC-CUNY collective bargaining agreement.

HOW TO APPLY

Only applications submitted through CUNYfirst will be considered for this position.

If you are viewing this job posting externally, please apply as follows:

• Go to https://cuny.jobs/
• Search for Job Opening ID number: 29007
• Click on the "Apply Now" button and follow the instructions.

Applications including the following must be uploaded to the CUNYfirst job application website:

1. Cover letter
2. Curriculum vitae
3. Teaching Statement (1-2 pages)
4. Chapter-length writing sample

Additionally, applicants should arrange to have three (3) letters of recommendation submitted to the History Department at history@ccny.cuny.edu with "Modern Latin American History Search" in the subject line.

Inquiries should be sent to Professor Craig Daigle, in the Department of History, at cdaigle@ccny.cuny.edu

CLOSING DATE

Review of applications will begin November 1, 2024 and continue until position is filled

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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.

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