Assistant Professor of Sociology (Tenure Track)

Assistant Professor of Sociology (Tenure Track)

FACULTY VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Position Details

The Department of Sociology at the Colin Powell School of The City College of New York, City University of New York (CCNY-CUNY) invites applications for a full-time tenure track position at the assistant professor rank in Sociology, beginning in the Fall of 2027. Our department facilitates active research and student engagement in local and global issues, with scholars whose accomplishments have national and international reach, at a public university with a distinguished history of supporting award-winning research and socioeconomic mobility among its students.

Our department seeks a candidate who is actively engaged in research and committed to teaching and supporting the learning of a student population that reflects the diversity of New York City. Substantive and methodological areas are open to any subfield of Sociology or a closely related discipline; however, preference may be given to candidates with expertise in the sociology of science, knowledge, and technology, environmental sociology, medical sociology and the sociology of health and illness, law and society, the sociology of education, and quantitative methods and approaches. The department is also currently developing specialties in (1) science, technology, and society and (2) data justice and equity. The successful candidate, once hired, is expected to pursue high-quality scholarship and teach courses in Sociology, and fulfill responsibilities in related areas. The candidate is expected to contribute to the overall academic environment of the college. Opportunities for collaboration in research and/or teaching are available across CCNY departments and divisions, as well as across CUNY.

About the Colin Powell School

The Colin Powell School for Civic and Global Leadership is the division of social sciences at CCNY and is comprised of five academic departments: Anthropology and Interdisciplinary Studies; Economics and Business; Political Science; Psychology; and Sociology. It is also home to all of the College’s leadership development and public service programs, alongside a range of dynamic interdisciplinary programs including International Relations, Mental Health Counseling, Public Service Management, Women’s Studies, and the Honors Program for Legal Studies. With almost 4,000 students, the Colin Powell School is CCNY’s largest student division, and it offers a wide variety of traditional and interdisciplinary undergraduate and graduate degrees. The internationally recognized scholarship of the Colin Powell School’s diverse faculty addresses critical topics of societal concern from multiple intellectual perspectives. Our students constitute one of the most unique academic communities in the country. Intellectually curious and highly motivated, they come from broadly diverse national and ethnic backgrounds, united in the mission to improve the world they will inherit. Colin Powell School students serve and lead in community clinics, international development projects, local advocacy organizations, and communities at home and abroad. They also matriculate at top law, business, and public affairs schools and pursue graduate degrees at highly ranked universities around the globe.

About The City College of New York

For over 175 years, The City College of New York (CCNY) has provided low-cost, high-quality education for New Yorkers in a wide variety of disciplines. Over 13,000 students pursue undergraduate and graduate degrees in the Colin Powell School for Civic and Global Leadership, the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, the School of Architecture, the School of Education, the Grove School of Engineering, the Center for Worker Education and the Sophie Davis School of Biomedical Education. Notable graduates of The City College include: Gen. Colin L. Powell, USA (ret.), ’58, former Secretary of State and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff; Andrew S. Grove, ’60, cofounder and former Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Intel Corp., and Dr. Jonas S. Salk, ’34, who discovered the first polio vaccine. In addition, CCNY has produced nine Nobel laureates, the most of any public college or university in the United States.

CCNY has a strong institutional commitment to the principle of diversity. In that spirit, we are particularly interested in receiving applications from a broad spectrum of individuals, including women and underrepresented groups. Upon request, reasonable accommodations will be provided for individuals with disabilities.

QUALIFICATIONS

Ph.D. degree in Sociology, or a closely related discipline is required (candidates must have the Ph.D. degree in hand or all requirements for the degree fulfilled by the start of the appointment).

Also required are the ability to teach successfully, demonstrated scholarly achievement, and ability to cooperate with others for the good of the institution.

Preferred Qualifications

Candidates must demonstrate an active and generative record for high-quality research and teaching and a willingness to lead via departmental and college service and to work with others for the good of our institution and academic community. We particularly encourage applications from individuals with identities that have been underrepresented. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

COMPENSATION

Salary Range: $79,630 - $105,588

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

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

If you are viewing this job posting in CUNYfirst, please click on "Apply Now" on the bottom of this page and follow the instructions.

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

• Go to https://cuny.jobs/

• Search for Job Opening ID number 33053

• Click on the "Apply Now" button and follow the instructions.

Applications, including the following must be uploaded to the CUNYfirst job application website as a single PDF document:

1. Cover letter explaining the candidate’s qualifications for the position (i.e., progress on doctoral degree) and specifying the kinds of courses they would be interested in teaching

2. Curriculum Vitae

3. A 1-2 page research statement describing the research questions and claims, methods, significance, and timelines of current and future projects

4. A 1-2 page statement of teaching philosophy, including but not limited to the candidate’s commitment to and experience with teaching a variety of students, a substantial number of whom are first-generation college attendees

5. Syllabi and teaching evaluations and observations, if available

6. Recent sample of scholarly writing

7. Contact information for three letters of recommendation

CLOSING DATE

Open until filled with review of applications to begin November 30, 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: 33053

Location: City College of New York

Job Type: Full-Time