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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 in downtown Brooklyn offering 58 associate and bachelor’s degree programs.

The African American Studies Department at City Tech seeks instructors for courses in Black Theater, African Art/Art and Architecture of Africa for the Spring 2025 and/or Fall 2025 semesters. Black Theater is designed to provide students with an understanding of African American dramatic literature across the decades, while courses in African Art provide an introduction to the historical study of the arts produced by the indigenous people of Africa.

QUALIFICATIONS

For appointment as an adjunct lecturer, a minimum of a bachelors degree in the field is required, with a master’s degree preferred; for adjunct assistant professor, a Ph.D. or equivalent is required. Preference will be given to applicants with prior college-level teaching experience within the same discipline.

As Black Theater is a lecture-discussion-based course, the instructor must also be prepared to demonstrate their knowledge of and ability to teach the history of key Black theater institutions, movements, and playwrights and their approaches within the discipline. Applicants must be prepared to teach a blended section of both college and high school students. An interdisciplinary approach to teaching and learning is expected.

COMPENSATION

Adjunct Lecturer: $91.67/hr

Adjunct Assistant Professor: $100/hr

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 CV/resume and statement of scholarly interests.

CLOSING DATE

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

JOB SEARCH CATEGORY

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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

29390

Location

NYC College of Technology