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FACULTY VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

The Borough of Manhattan Community College (BMCC), part of the City University of New York (CUNY) system, is a vibrant, pluralistic learning community committed to students' intellectual and personal growth. The College bridges the economic and educational opportunity gap for students, more than half of whom are the first in their families to attend college. Working to strengthen a culture of care inside and outside the classroom, we share a passion for learning with students from around the world. Strategically located in downtown Manhattan, the College is in close proximity to the artistic communities of Tribeca and SoHo, the dynamic downtown financial district, and the center of New York City government at City Hall. BMCC prides itself on the diversity of our students. We are an inclusive community that promotes an atmosphere of mutual respect for each member's ethnicity, gender, age, disability, religion, political preference, sexual orientation, gender identity, and national origin, among other personal characteristics. BMCC's motto speaks to this shared sense of purpose and possibility: Start Here, Go Anywhere. We strive to increase degree completion, successful transfer, career achievement, and service and leadership within our community, New York City, and beyond.

The Teacher Education Department at the Borough of Manhattan Community College (BMCC) invites highly motivated and qualified applicants for a full-time, tenure track faculty position to teach early childhood and early childhood special education (Birth - Grade 2) introductory child development, curriculum methods, and fieldwork supervision courses. Teacher Education Department faculty engage in active collaboration. BMCC is a vibrant, diverse learning community committed to the intellectual and personal growth of students. Full-time faculty at the college focus on teaching, especially in working with a diverse community of adult learners, pedagogy, and research. Service to the department and the college is required, such as curriculum development, assessment, faculty development, student advisement, and other activities. The position is anticipated to begin spring 2027. Evenings/weekend schedules are required.

QUALIFICATIONS

For Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor:

Ph.D. degree in area(s) of experience or equivalent. Also required are the ability to teach successfully, demonstrated scholarship or achievement, and ability to cooperate with others for the good of the institution.

For Instructor:

Master's degree in area(s) of expertise, and active progress toward a Doctorate, or equivalent. Also required are the ability to teach successfully, interest in productive scholarship or achievement, and ability to cooperate with others for the good of the institution.

Preferred:

• A minimum of three to five years’ experience teaching children from infancy to eight years of age is required. Previous experience and/or coursework in special education, early intervention, and inclusive (ICT) settings; demonstrating use of asset-based pedagogies (Culturally Sustaining, Anti-Racist, Universal Design, and Trauma-Informed pedagogies); experience using instructional technology to teach at the collegiate level; mentoring early childhood pre-service teachers; teaching excellence that can be demonstrated; and productive scholarship.

• The candidate must have a record of significant achievement in the field.

• Ph.D. preferred but individuals with master's degree and doctoral work in progress may be considered for hire as instructor.

• Person appointed to the instructor’s title is only eligible for five annual appointments. Appointment to a professorial title subsequent to service as instructor will only be considered if the candidates have obtained the qualifications for professorial ranks as stated above. Instructors with ABD preferred.

Strongly preferred:

• Teaching diverse college populations, and

• Working with neurodiverse learners (children and adults)

COMPENSATION

Salary range:

Instructors: $54,454 - $76,762

Assistant Professor: $76,041 - $94,017

Associate Professor: $98,231 - $109,519

Full Professor: $122,202 - $141,325

Salary commensurate with qualifications, education and experience.

CUNY offers faculty a competitive compensation and benefits package covering health insurance, pension and retirement benefits, paid parental leave, and savings programs. We also provide mentoring and support for research, scholarship, and publication as part of our commitment to ongoing faculty professional development.

HOW TO APPLY

For full consideration, submit a cover letter and resume online via CUNY's web-based job system, addressing how your experience and credentials fulfill the responsibilities and qualifications outlined. The direct link to the job opening from external sources is:

https://hrsa.cunyfirst.cuny.edu/psc/erecruit/EMPLOYEE/HRMSCG/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1&JobOpeningId=32817&PostingSeq=1

Current CUNY employees must apply through CUNYfirst Employee Self Service using your login credentials. After you login to CUNYfirst, navigate to job openings by following the path from the Main Menu: Employee Self Service -> Careers

CLOSING DATE

November 12, 2026

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: 32817

Location: Borough of Manhattan CC