Assistant Professor of Political Science - Specialization in American Politics FACULTY VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT Lehman College, of The City University of New York, ranks among the top five institutions in the nation for fostering social mobility. A four-year Hispanic Serving Institution in the Bronx, Lehman offers bachelor’s, master’s, and advanced degrees and certificate programs in the Liberal Arts, sciences, and
professions. The College’s community-driven mission and notable academic programs attract a diverse, international enrollment of over 15,000 students who take courses on its 37-acre, tree-lined campus and online degree programs. Many thousands more community members benefit yearly from its active cultural, educational, health, and economic outreach programs and services. The Department of Political Science at Lehman
College, The City University of New York, invites applications for an Assistant Professor in American politics, beginning Fall 2027. We welcome applications from scholars across the field, and are especially interested in candidates whose research and teaching engage one or more of the following areas: public law, including constitutional law, law and courts, law and society, and American constitutional development;
immigration law, policy, and politics, including citizenship; criminal justice and civil rights; American political behavior and institutions, including elections, public opinion, parties, and political participation; American political development; and the intersection of technology and politics, including artificial intelligence. A central service responsibility for the position will be pre-law advising. The
appointee will serve as the department’s pre-law advisor and will lead the pre-law program, departmental internships, and the minor in Law and Government. Candidates must be able to teach the department’s introductory course on American government and politics. Responsibilities of the academic appointment include maintaining an active program of scholarship and a robust publication record; developing courses and
curriculum and teaching introductory and advanced undergraduate courses; and service to the department and full participation in the life of the College and the University. Obtaining grant funding to support research and institutional initiatives is encouraged. Strong organizational and interpersonal skills and the ability to work collegially as a team member are also important. The faculty member may have the
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