Assistant Professor - Sociology

City University of New York; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

City University of New York's Hostos Community College invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Sociology to join the Behavioral and Social Sciences Department. The appointment emphasizes teaching excellence, service, and scholarly activity in a diverse urban setting.

The position requires a Ph.D. in Sociology, demonstrated teaching ability (including online modalities), and a commitment to educating a multicultural student body. Evening and weekend teaching availability is required.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Sociology required; demonstrated scholarship and collaboration.
• Record of scholarly activity and at least two years of effective teaching experience.
• Experience teaching first-year college students and online modalities.
• Ability to teach in a diverse multicultural urban college; evening and weekend hours.
• Bilingual English and Spanish and/or English and French.

Skills

Teaching experience

Online teaching

Bilingual English/Spanish or English/F

Diversity & inclusion

Evening/weekend availability

Scholarly activity

Education

Ph.D. in Sociology

Job description

Assistant Professor - Sociology

FACULTY VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

The Behavioral and Social Sciences Department is committed to the intellectual development and civic empowerment of all students through offerings that provide an understanding of human behavior and the social and historical evolution of societies, nation states, and modern systems of political and legal governance. Through specific offerings in the disciplines of sociology, psychology, anthropology, social work, political science, public policy and administration, paralegal studies, criminal justice, history, and economics, students are encouraged to explore their society, its diversity, and acquire knowledge about the actions of individuals, institutions and key governance structures. The department offers liberal arts options and degree programs in public policy and administration, criminal justice, and paralegal studies. The department is committed to the enhancement of opportunities for historically underserved communities, including ethnic, racial and linguistic minorities.

QUALIFICATIONS

Ph.D. degree in Sociology in area(s) of experience. Also required are the ability to teach successfully, demonstrated scholarship or achievement, and ability to cooperate with others for the good of the institution.

• Record of scholarly activity
• Evidence of at least two years of effective teaching experience
• Experience teaching first year college students
• Experience teaching with online modalities
• Ability to teach in a diverse multicultural urban college
• Availability to teach evening and weekend hours
• Bilingual skills in English and Spanish and/or English and French

COMPENSATION

$79,630 - $85,556; salary 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.

CLOSING DATE

Open until filled with review of applications to begin October 20, 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: 32855

Location: Hostos Community College

Job Type: Full-Time