Distinguished Lecturer - Urban Studies (2 Positions)

Distinguished Lecturer - Urban Studies (2 Positions)

Job ID

28157

Location

Sch. of Labor & Urban Studies

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

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FACULTY VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

The Department of Urban Studies at the CUNY School of Labor and Urban Studies (SLU) invites applications to fill two Distinguished Lecturer positions to begin at the start of the Fall 2024 semester.

Distinguished Lecturers are experienced practitioners who will teach credit-bearing courses in degree programs, and who hold a full-time, non-tenure track position with a maximum appointment period of seven years, subject to annual reappointment. We seek candidates who will be able to draw on their own ample professional experiences to teach courses and to mentor students as they develop professional goals and career paths. Candidates must have a commitment to teaching and mentoring a diverse student population.

Candidates must have a proven record of research and publication on topics related to Urban Studies. We seek candidates who demonstrate expertise and experience in at least one or more of the following: urban public policy and community power analysis, economic democracy and community development, legislative and executive decision-making, constituency mobilization, and the assessment of social class, movements, and interest group capacities for achieving policy reform. The person filling this position could teach courses in the Public Administration and Public Policy Certificate, the Community Leadership Certificate, the Workplace Democracy and Community Ownership Certificate, as well as in the Urban Studies BA and MA degrees.

About the CUNY School of Labor and Urban Studies

The CUNY School of Labor and Urban Studies, established in 2018, is explicitly dedicated to public service and social justice. Offering the only interdisciplinary curriculum in labor and urban studies in the nation, SLU awards undergraduate and graduate degrees in both of those fields, as well as credit-bearing professional certificates in areas such as public administration, public policy, cooperative economic development, health care administration, organizing, and labor relations. SLU also collaborates with New York City's labor unions and other CUNY schools to offer a broad range of college-credit programs designed to give workers the academic and technical skills they need for professional advancement and economic mobility.

QUALIFICATIONS

MINIMUM

Bachelor's degree and a record of achievement in a profession or field of expertise related to teaching assignments. Also required is the ability to cooperate with others for the good of the institution.

PREFERRED

• 10-15 years related experience and achievements as a prominent and promising scholar or practitioner from social justice or labor movements.

• Experience in and commitment to the social justice leadership and movement building in the United States.

• An outstanding record of achievement in the applicant's field of expertise.

• Commitment to working with SLU and the Institute for Leadership for Democracy and Social Justice (LDSJ) faculty and staff.

• Collaborative work style with strong listening, group facilitation, presentation and cross-cultural interpersonal skills for effective communications and productive relationships with diverse students, faculty, staff, and external professionals.

• Computer proficiency using web/cloud-based academic, administrative, and financial systems, Office 365, and virtual meeting and collaboration tools (MS Teams, Zoom, Blackboard).

COMPENSATION

The salary range is $100,000 - $141,858 commensurate with qualifications, experience, and education.

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

For full consideration, submit a letter of interest/cover letter, CV/resume, and the names and contact information for three professional references online via CUNY's web-based job system. Current CUNY employees must apply through CUNYfirst Employee Self Service using your login credentials. Navigate to job openings by clicking the Career tile from the Main Menu. The direct link to the job opening from external sources is:

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CLOSING DATE

Open until filled. The review of applications will begin on or after April 15, 2024.

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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.