Assistant Professor (Latinx Politics/ Communities) - Department of Africana, Puerto Rican and Latino Studies, School of Arts & Sciences FACULTY VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT Hunter College Department of Africana, Puerto Rican and Latino Studies located on the 68th Street campus on the Upper East Side of Manhattan offers students a critical understanding of the political, cultural, social, and ideological forces that have
shaped the experiences of people of African, Puerto Rican and Latinx diasporas. Hunter College has both a teaching and research mission. The Department of Africana, Puerto Rican and Latino Studies at Hunter College of The City University of New York invites applications for an assistant professor specializing in Latinx politics, including electoral, judicial, and cultural politics; candidates with expertise in the
sociology of Latinx communities are encouraged to apply. We seek a scholar with an interdisciplinary research profile and an ability to engage with Latinx Studies broadly. Expertise in one or more areas: Latinx social movements; racial capitalism; political economy; urban politics; public policy; gender/sexuality; migration/diaspora; environmental justice; carcerality/ policing, media/culture, arts/politics. The
position will begin in the Fall 2027 semester. RESPONSIBILITIES • Evidence of strong research agenda (peer-reviewed publications/working pipeline) that connects meaningfully to Latinx Studies and either Sociology and/or Political Science • Demonstrated ability to teach intro & upper-division courses in AFPRL, and to contribute to cross-listed offerings with political Science and Sociology • Clear commitment to
student-centered pedagogy, inclusive classroom practice, and mentoring (including first-generation students) • Capacity to engage in multiple methods or clearly articulated methodological strengths (qualitative, archival, ethnographic, quantitative, theory, etc.) • Track record (or strong plan) for departmental/program service and collaboration across units Hunter is committed to active engagement with students and
the community at large, and embraces equity, inclusiveness, and global awareness in all dimensions of our work. Applicants must also demonstrate commitment to work in culturally diverse and urban education settings. QUALIFICATIONS To qualify for this position, applicants should have earned a Ph.D. in Political Science or Sociology (or a related field such as, American Studies, or Latinx Studies) with a specialization
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