Assistant Professor History of Science Asia CUNY 2026

Contexte

The City College of New York (CCNY), part of the City University of New York (CUNY), is inviting applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor position in the History of Science and Technology in Asia. Based in New York City, this faculty opportunity is open to scholars specializing in any geographic or chronological area of Asia whose research explores the intersections of science, technology, society, culture, politics, economics, the environment, or transnational history. The position offers a competitive annual salary of US$79,630–US$94,017 alongside comprehensive faculty benefits, research support, and opportunities for academic advancement.

About the Position: The Department of History at CCNY seeks an outstanding scholar whose research contributes to the growing field of the history of science and technology in Asia. The department welcomes applicants whose work examines regional or global connections between Asia and other parts of the world, with an emphasis on interdisciplinary and historically grounded scholarship. The successful candidate will join a vibrant academic community committed to excellence in research, teaching, and public scholarship while contributing to undergraduate and graduate education.

About The City College of New York: Founded more than 175 years ago, The City College of New York is one of the flagship institutions within the City University of New York system. The college serves over 17,000 undergraduate and graduate students across disciplines including liberal arts, engineering, architecture, education, biomedical sciences, and public leadership. CCNY has a distinguished academic legacy and is home to ten Nobel laureates, making it one of the leading public institutions for higher education and research in the United States.

Why This Opportunity Matters: This tenure-track appointment offers early-career and emerging scholars the opportunity to build an internationally recognized research profile while teaching at one of America’s premier public universities. The role supports innovative scholarship on Asia’s scientific and technological histories and encourages interdisciplinary research with global relevance. For historians interested in connecting Asian histories with broader transnational and comparative perspectives, this position provides an excellent platform for long-term academic growth.

Missions et responsabilités

Teaching Responsibilities: The appointed Assistant Professor will teach a range of undergraduate and graduate courses, including:

• History of Science and Technology
• Asian History
• Undergraduate electives within their area of expertise
• Master’s-level history courses
• General education courses serving the wider CCNY curriculum

Faculty members are also expected to participate in curriculum development, student mentorship, departmental service, and scholarly engagement within the university community.

Profil recherché

Eligibility Criteria. Applicants must possess:

• A Ph.D. in History or a closely related field
• Demonstrated ability to teach successfully at the university level
• Evidence of scholarly achievement and ongoing research
• Ability to collaborate effectively within an academic institution

The position is open to candidates across all chronological periods and regional specializations within Asia.

Preferred Qualifications. The department particularly welcomes candidates who demonstrate:

• Excellent scholarly potential
• Strong research using languages relevant to their field of study
• Commitment to high-quality teaching and student learning
• Active engagement in research, publication, and academic service

Scholars working on transnational, environmental, cultural, political, economic, or social histories of science and technology are especially encouraged to apply.

Conditions et avantages

Salary and Faculty Benefits: The position offers an annual salary ranging from US$79,630 – US$94,017.

In addition, CUNY provides an extensive faculty benefits package that includes:

• Comprehensive health insurance
• Pension and retirement benefits
• Paid parental leave
• Savings and retirement programmes
• Faculty mentoring and professional development
• Research, scholarship, and publication support

These benefits are designed to support long-term academic careers and continued scholarly excellence.

Dossier de candidature

Required Application Documents: Applicants must submit one combined PDF containing:

• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Cover Letter
• A 1–2-page Teaching Statement
• Names and contact information for three professional academic references

Only applications submitted through the CUNYfirst recruitment system will be considered.

Comment postuler

Applications must be submitted through the official CUNYfirst recruitment portal. External applicants should search for Job Opening ID 32849 on the CUNY Jobs website and complete the online application process. Closing Date: 23 November 2026. Applicants should ensure all required documents are uploaded as a single PDF before the deadline.