Adjunct Lecturer or Adjunct Assistant Professor - African American Studies

City University of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 154,980 - 166,455; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health insurance

Pension and retirement benefits

Paid parental leave

Mentoring and faculty development support

Job summary

A public university in New York is seeking an Adjunct Lecturer or Adjunct Assistant Professor in African American Studies to teach courses in the upcoming semesters. The role requires expertise in related fields such as music, art, or literature. Candidates must hold a relevant bachelor's or Ph.D. and teach effectively. The position offers compensation of $112.50/hr for Lecturers and $120.83/hr for Assistant Professors, which may be adjusted based on contract provisions and qualifications.

Qualifications

• For Adjunct Lecturer, a master’s degree is preferred.
• Preference given to applicants with prior college-level teaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses for the Fall 2026 and/or Spring 2027 semesters.
• Use an interdisciplinary approach to teaching and learning.

Skills

Ability to teach successfully

Expertise in music, art, history, theater, literature, and/or media

Education

Bachelor's degree in area(s) of expertise

Ph.D. degree in area(s) of experience or equivalent

Job description

Adjunct Lecturer or Adjunct Assistant Professor - African American Studies

FACULTY VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

New York City College of Technology (City Tech) of the City University of New York (CUNY) is a comprehensive college offering associate and bachelor’s degree programs in downtown Brooklyn.

The African American Studies Department seeks instructors to teach courses for the Fall 2026 and/or Spring 2027 semesters. Instructors with expertise in music, art, history, theater, literature, and/or media are especially urged to apply. An interdisciplinary approach to teaching and learning is expected.

QUALIFICATIONS

Adjunct Lecturer:

• Bachelor's degree in area(s) of expertise, and the ability to teach successfully.

Adjunct Assistant Professor:

• Ph.D. degree in area(s) of experience or equivalent. Also required is the ability to teach successfully.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• For Adjunct Lecturer, a master’s degree is preferred.
• Preference will be given to applicants with prior college-level teaching experience within the same discipline.

COMPENSATION

• Adjunct Lecturer: $112.50/hr
• Adjunct Assistant Professor: $120.83/hr

*Salaries for eligible employees will be adjusted by 3.5% effective 9/1/26, in accordance with the terms of the PSC-CUNY collective bargaining agreement.

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.

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Candidates should provide a CV/resume and statement of scholarly interests.

CLOSING DATE

Open until filled, with review of applications to begin immediately.

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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.

Job ID: 31892

Location: NYC College of Technology

Job Type: Part-Time