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Assistant Professor - Political Science

Date Posted: January 05, 2026

Job ID: 31564

POSITION DETAILS:

Assistant Professor - Political Science


**FACULTY VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT**


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 percent 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 percent), 58 percent are women, and 31 percent 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. For more information about LaGuardia Community College please visit


The multidisciplinary Social Science Department at LaGuardia Community College is seeking a highly motivated and innovative political scientist to fill one full-time, tenure-track position in Political Science at the Assistant Professor level. Primary responsibilities will include teaching U.S. Power and Politics, Global Politics and other political science courses according to interest and need. The position carries a 4/4 teaching load, eight courses per academic year, with a commitment to an active research agenda and service to the college and the field. The successful candidate will participate and demonstrate cooperation with others in departmental and college-wide initiatives for the good of the institution; provide academic advisement and student guidance; and contribute to curriculum and program development. Candidates must demonstrate a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching and the ability to work 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, required.


**PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS**


Ability to contribute to fostering inclusivity among culturally diverse faculty, staff, and student populations preferred.


**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. We also provide mentoring and support for research, scholarship, and publication as part of our commitment to ongoing faculty professional development.


**HOW TO APPLY**


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Candidates should provide a cover letter, curriculum vitae (CV) and statement of teaching philosophy.


**CLOSING DATE**


March 7th, 2026


**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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