Professor - Political Science

The City University of New York (CUNY) is the nation's leading urban public university serving more than 480,000 students in a wide range of educational programs at 24 colleges and institutions in New York City.
Job ID: 4807

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.

CONTRACT TITLE: Professor

FLSA: Exempt

CAMPUS SPECIFIC INFORMATION: The Department of Political Science at The City College of New York is searching for an accomplished scholar of international relations to fill its endowed Anne and Bernard Spitzer Chair of Political Science and International Security Studies. The position carries the rank of Full Professor with a highly competitive salary and a significant annual budget for research and other projects. The position includes a reduced teaching load of three courses per academic year, with teaching opportunities at the B.A., M.A. and Ph.D. levels.

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.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS: We are particularly interested in candidates from the field of international security. The term "security" is very broadly defined to include human security and threats to the environment, livelihood, and culture, as well as the more traditional concept of freedom from threat. We are interested first and foremost in good scholars to fill the position, but we also invite applications from those who have strong records that combine scholarly research and practical experience in a governmental, international, or non-governmental organization that works in the area of international relations.

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: PLEASE DO NOT APPLY ONLINE.  IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED YOU MUST APPLY AS
INDICATED BELOW.

Candidates should send a letter of interest, CV/resume, the names and contact information for three references, and sample publications by regular mail to:
Anne and Bernard Spitzer Chair Search Committee
c/o Department of Political Science
City College of New York
160 Convent Avenue
New York, NY 10031

The position will remain open until filled. If you would like to e-mail your application, please send it to Ms. Jackie Williams at jwilliams@ccny.cuny.edu.

CLOSING DATE: Open until filled with review of applicants to begin November 7, 2011.  (Search reopened)

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