Job Description

Job Title: Distinguished Lecturer - Asian American Studies Program

Job ID: 2391

Location: Hunter College

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

GENERAL DUTIES

Performs teaching duties in area(s) of expertise as noted below. Distinguished Lecturers are experienced practitioners or teachers in their professions or fields of expertise. Distinguished Lecturer positions are full-time but non-tenure track positions with a maximum appointment period of seven years, subject to annual reappointment.

CONTRACT TITLE

Distinguished Lecturer

FLSA

Exempt

CAMPUS SPECIFIC INFORMATION

Hunter College, City University of New York (CUNY) invites applications for the position of Director of the Asian American Studies Program (AASP). We seek a dynamic scholar working in Asian American Studies, discipline open, who will provide intellectual and programmatic vision and leadership for the AASP, and who is committed to building and sustaining cross-disciplinary connections to other programs and organizations at Hunter, as well as throughout CUNY and New York City. This is a full-time, Distinguished Lecturer line, subject to annual reappointment, renewable for up to seven years. Established in 1993, the AASP offers a multidisciplinary range of courses to the entire Hunter College community, a minor in Asian American Studies, and extracurricular programs and events. The AASP benefits from its location in a global city with unmatched cultural and intellectual resources and a diverse and vibrant Asian American population. Hunter College is the largest college of the City University of New York. It is comprised of five schools: Arts and Sciences, Education, Nursing, Public Health, and Social Work, and has nearly 600 full-time faculty members. Hunter enrolls over 20,000 students, and has one of the most diverse student bodies in the United States. The Distinguished Lecturer's primary responsibility is directing the AASP, which includes: program and curriculum development, student advisement and engagement, and development/grant writing. S/he works closely with student groups, local and regional Asian American community organizations, and within the field of Asian American Studies as a whole to elevate the profile of the AASP both within and outside Hunter. Teaching load will be determined in consultation with the Provost based on the scope of programmatic activities and curricular needs.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree and a record of achievement in a profession or field of expertise related to anticipated teaching assignments. Also required is the ability to cooperate with others for the good of the institution.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Ph.D. or equivalent terminal degree preferred. Demonstrated leadership, teaching, and administrative experience in Asian American Studies preferred. Record of publications and active scholarly agenda desired.

COMPENSATION

Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.

BENEFITS

CUNY offers a comprehensive benefits package to employees and eligible dependents based on job title and classification. Employees are also offered pension and Tax-Deferred Savings Plans. Part-time employees must meet a weekly or semester work hour criteria to be eligible for health benefits. Health benefits are also extended to retirees who meet the eligibility criteria.

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, and three letters of reference to:

Asian American Studies Search Committee

Office of the Provost

Room E1701

695 Park Avenue

New York, NY 10065

OR

via email to: iavargas@hunter.cuny.edu

CLOSING DATE

Open until filled with review of applications to begin March 3, 2010.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

The City University of New York is an Equal Opportunity Employer which complies with all applicable laws and regulations, and encourages inclusive excellence in its employment practices.