Adjunct Instructor - Political Science
FACULTY VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
Founded in 1971 in Long Island City, Queens , LaGuardia Community College is one of seven community colleges of the City University of New York (CUNY). LaGuardia offers more than sixty associate degree programs and more than fifty workforce training, ESOL, GED, and pre-college programs. In 2023, LaGuardia served approximately 24,000 students. More than one-third of LaGuardia’s degree-seeking students are born outside the United States; they come from 136 countries and speak 43 heritage languages. Sixty percent are first-generation college students.
Virtually all LaGuardia students are ethnic minorities (89 percent), 58 percent are women, 27 percent are over the age of 25. Forty-six percent of associate degree students are Hispanic. Upon graduation most students transfer to four-year colleges, typically in CUNY, to complete their baccalaureate degrees. Graduates of career programs such as Nursing, Computer Technology, and Veterinary Technology enter the workforce. LaGuardia ranked fifth among U.S. community colleges in economic mobility – moving low-income students into the middle class and beyond – in studies by Stanford University (2017) and the Brookings Institution (2020).Please visit to learn more.
LaGuardia Community College’s Political Science Program is accepting applications from qualified candidates who have a Master's or Ph. D. degree in Political Science to teach one section of Politics of Latin America and the Caribbean to first- and second-year students. This is a part time, adjunct position and availability of classes varies from semester to semester. The ideal candidate should have regional expertise in Latin America and the Caribbean. The preferred format of the course is in-person, and the course will most likely run in the evening in the Fall 2026 semester.
QUALIFICATIONS
Master's degree, and/or active progress toward a Doctoratein Political Scienceor equivalent. Also required are the ability to teach successfully, interest in productive scholarship or achievement, and ability to cooperate with others for the good of the institution
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Two years’ experience teaching relevant courses at the undergraduate level, experience with teaching Latin and Caribbean American politics a plus
COMPENSATION
$112.50/hour
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.
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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: 32101
Location: LaGuardia Community College
Job Type: Part-Time
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