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Adjunct Faculty Open Rank - Social & Behavioral Sciences

The City University of New York · Brooklyn, NY · 3 wk ago
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Medgar Evers College (MEC), a nationally recognized leader in urban-serving education, is one of twenty-three colleges within the dynamic City University of New York (CUNY) System. Named for the late civil rights leader, Medgar Wiley Evers (1925-1963), the College's mission is to develop and maintain high-quality, professional, career-oriented undergraduate degree programs in the context of liberal education. Located in Central Brooklyn, MEC was established in 1970 with a mandate to meet the educational and social needs of the Central Brooklyn community, currently enrolling 7,000 students in degree programs. Students represent 105 countries around the world. MEC students obtain Associate degrees in eight fields and Baccalaureate degrees in 18 fields. The College is committed to a student-centered education and advancing knowledge through scholarly research.

The School of Liberal Arts (SoLA) prepares students to achieve their highest academic and career goals through engagement in a learning community endowed with a rich and diverse Liberal Arts curriculum that fosters scholarly excellence, cultural awareness, and social responsibility. SoLA is seeking Adjuncts for the Fall 2026 semester to perform teaching, research, and guidance duties in the following disciplines: English, Philosophy and Religion, Social and Behavioral Sciences, and Mass Communication. They share responsibility for committee and department assignments, including administrative, supervisory, and other functions. Candidates must be able to teach assigned courses and hold office hours.

The mission of the Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences is to provide students with the essential academic knowledge and skills necessary for rigorous undergraduate study and subsequent entry into graduate and professional schools and career advancement. The Department is committed to increasing the relevance and usefulness of the social and behavioral sciences to students, other disciplines, and the local community. There is an immediate need for Adjunct Faculty for the Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences to teach in the following areas:

  • Cultural Anthropology
  • Geography
  • History
  • Political Science
  • Philosophy & Religion
  • Research Methods and Statistics for Behavioral Sciences
  • Sociology and Social Sciences

Visit the course catalog to review the course descriptions.

Responsibilities

  • Teach assigned courses in the specified disciplines
  • Hold office hours for student guidance
  • Participate in committee and department assignments, including administrative and supervisory functions
  • Engage in scholarly research and professional development

Qualifications

For Adjunct Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Full Professor:

  • Ph.D. degree in area(s) of experience or equivalent
  • Ability to teach successfully

For Adjunct Lecturer:

  • Bachelor's degree in area(s) of expertise
  • Ability to teach successfully

Master's degree preferred.

Benefits

CUNY offers faculty a competitive compensation and benefits package covering:

  • Health insurance
  • Pension and retirement benefits
  • Paid parental leave
  • Savings programs
  • Mentoring and support for research, scholarship, and publication

For more details, visit the CUNY salary schedules and benefits.

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