FACULTY VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Hunter College, City University of New York (CUNY), invites applications for the position of Distinguished Lecturer, Public Policy , and Associate Director of the Public Policy Program at the Roosevelt House Public Policy Institute. We seek a public policy expert, preferably with experience working in a college environment to teach, to work on public programming and civic engagement, and to help administer the Public Policy Program at Roosevelt House.

Hunter College is the largest college of the City University of New York. It is comprised of five schools: Arts and Sciences, Education, Nursing, Health Professions, and Social Work, and has nearly 600 full-time faculty members. Hunter enrolls over 23,000 students and has one of the most diverse student bodies in the United States. 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. Located near the main campus of Hunter College, the Roosevelt House Public Policy Institute is based in the former home of Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt and is dedicated to fostering academic and public engagement in a wide range of domestic policy issues and international human rights. The Institute opened in 2010. Roosevelt House administers two interdisciplinary programs for undergraduates: in public policy and human rights. The Public Policy Program offers students the opportunity to fulfill the requirements for either a minor or a more advanced certificate in Public Policy. Nearly 100 students are currently enrolled in the Public Policy Program (PPP).

The incumbent’s key responsibilities will be focused on teaching program courses each semester and developing outreach public policy programming. This is a one-year term appointment with the possibility of annual renewals based on satisfactory performance, up to a total of six reappointments. The incumbent will work closely with the Director of the Public Policy Program, the Director of Roosevelt House, and the Program’s Policy and Curriculum faculty committee and its chair in the planning and development of new courses. The successful candidate will be responsible for running existing internship and civic engagement programs and developing new ones. The incumbent will work closely with leadership at Roosevelt House in developing academic conferences and public programs and in publicizing them. The incumbent will convene subject matter experts and thought leaders to discuss and consider important public policy initiatives via academic and public program activities. The incumbent will also take the lead in working with faculty associates, offering support for research initiatives and centers based at Roosevelt House. Hunter College has both a teaching and a research mission.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree and a record of achievement in a profession or field of expertise related to teaching assignments required. Advanced degree and a record of achievement in a profession or field of expertise related to teaching assignments. PhD preferred. Also required is the ability to cooperate with others for the good of the institution. A strong record of and interest in community, government, and civic engagement, along with public policy practitioners and officials, are a plus for job candidates. Demonstrated leadership, teaching, and practical experience in public policy preferred. A record of academic publications and public scholarship is preferred.

COMPENSATION

Salary is commensurate with academic accomplishments and experience within the range: $85,000 - $98,309.

CUNY is in the process of implementing salary schedule increases. Once implemented, salaries of eligible employees will be adjusted by 6.09% with additional increases of 3.25% effective 9/1/2025 and 3.5% effective 9/1/26, in accordance with the terms of the PSC-CUNY collective bargaining agreement.

CUNY offers a competitive benefits package that includes health insurance, pension and retirement benefits, paid parental leave, and savings programs. The institution is committed to faculty professional development, providing mentoring and support for research, scholarship, and publication.

HOW TO APPLY

Applications must be submitted online by accessing the CUNY Portal on City University of New York job website www.cuny.edu/employment. To search for this vacancy, click on SEARCH ALL POSTINGS and in SEARCH JOBS field, enter the Job Opening ID number 30280.

Click on the "APPLY NOW" button and follow the application instructions. Current users of the site should access their established accounts; new users should follow the instructions to set up an account. Please have your documents available to attach into the application before you begin. Note, the required material must be uploaded as ONE document under CV/ Resume (do not upload individual files for a cover letter, references, etc.). The document must be in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .rtf, or text format- and name of file should not exceed ten (10) characters – also DO NOT USE SYMBOLS (such as accents (é, è, (â, î or ô), ñ, ü, ï , –, _or ç)).

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Please include:

• Cover Letter and/ or Statement of scholarly interests
• Curriculum Vitae/ Resume
• Names and contact information of 3 references

Upload all documents as ONE single file-- PDF format preferred

CLOSING DATE

The search will remain open until the position is filled. 

JOB SEARCH CATEGORY

CUNY Job Posting: Faculty

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

30280

Location

Hunter College