Baruch, a senior college of the City University of New York (CUNY) system, is located in the historic Gramercy Park/Flatiron district of Manhattan. Baruch has an extremely diverse student body of around 20,000, many of them first-generation college students. We seek faculty who thrive in multicultural academic environments and are committed to access and excellence in higher education. www.baruch.cuny.edu

The Weissman School of Arts and Sciences at Baruch College invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor in the field of South Asian History beginning in Fall 2026. Candidates should demonstrate a strong track record of research and teaching at the undergraduate level. The History department at Baruch is a dedicated and vibrant department with strong coverage of world regions beyond the US and Europe. We seek candidates whose research and teaching complement and expand the expertise of our current faculty; priority will go to scholars specializing in the premodern to early modern periods.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The successful candidate will join a dynamic department that prioritizes interdisciplinary teaching and research. The candidate will be expected to:

• Maintain an active research profile and establish a growing recognition in the field

• Teach a range of 3-credit courses totaling 18 credits per academic year (3 courses per semester) to undergraduate students from diverse backgrounds

• Develop and implement new courses related to their area of expertise, as well as surveys of Global History

• Participate in service to the Department, School, College, University, and field.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in History or closely related field at time of appointment (August 2026)

• Working knowledge of at least one South Asian language besides English

Preferred Qualifications:

• Evidence of an active research agenda

• Evidence of teaching effectiveness

How to Apply:

Go to the CUNY website cuny.jobs to see the complete position description and job requirements in CUNYFirst under Job Opening ID #30819. You can view and apply for this job in CUNYFirst via the following direct link to the posting https://cuny.jobs/new-york-ny/assistant-professor-history-of-south-asia/8B967C1133E34B909ACC361EC2EE5BAD/job/

Candidates must provide 1) a cover letter describing research and teaching interests and their interest in the position; 2) a current CV, 3) and a writing sample.

Three letters of recommendation and transcripts will be required of shortlisted candidates only. For inquiries, please contact Martina Nguyen, Chair of the Search Committee, at [email protected].

*If shortlisted, candidates will have two weeks to submit three letters of recommendations and transcripts.

Email or hard copy applications will not be considered.

NOTE TO APPLICANTS :

• In their cover letter, applicants should fully address how they meet each of the minimum qualifications. The search committee will use this information during the initial review of application materials.

• References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.

• All CUNY employees must reside within a commutable distance to the Baruch College campus.

Closing Date:

For full consideration, all materials must be received by November 15, 2025.