Lecturer Doctoral Schedule- Communication Studies Job at The City University of

At Baruch College, the Department of Communication Studies invites applications for the position of Lecturer on the Doctoral Schedule, beginning in August of 2026. The college believes that student success is everyone’s responsibility.

Position Overview

Lecturer faculty are considered master teachers who occupy full-time faculty lines focused almost entirely on teaching with service commitments befitting a full-time faculty member, but with no research requirements. In their fifth year, lecturers are eligible for promotion to a Certificate of Continuous Employment (tenure-like status based on teaching excellence and dedicated service).

Responsibilities

• Teach 12 hours (normally 4 classes) per semester.
• At least 9 hours (or 3 classes) of those hours must be drawn from the department’s three basic communication courses: Speech Communication (COM 1010); Introduction to Business Communication (COM 2020); and Professional Speech Communication (COM 3021).
• The remaining course may be drawn from any undergraduate or graduate courses offered by the department, consistent with departmental needs.
• Serve on committees and contribute to projects and programs, especially those related to teaching and learning.
• Administer a debate program, including coaching students and organizing a student-facing public debate every semester at Baruch College.

Qualifications

• A Ph.D. in communication studies or a related field at the time of appointment.
• Evidence of excellence in teaching and a commitment to collaboration.
• Ability to work effectively within a multicultural/multiethnic community.
• Extensive experience in academic debate at the intercollegiate level.
• Eligible to work in the U.S. at the time of appointment.
• Position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Compensation & Benefits

$82,389 - $92,454; commensurate with qualifications and experience. CUNY offers a competitive compensation and benefits package covering health insurance, pension and retirement benefits, paid parental leave, and savings programs.

Application Process

All applicants must submit a Cover Letter and a current Curriculum Vitae. Additionally, applicants are required to submit a narrative statement of one to two pages describing: (1) their commitment to all facets of academic freedom, including encouraging the expression of viewpoints from all sides of the political, social, and cultural spectrums in their teaching; and (2) their commitment to working effectively with faculty, staff, and students in a pluralistic urban campus environment.

Letters of recommendation will be solicited from finalists. Emailed or hard‑copy applications will not be considered.

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Closing Date

December 1, 2025 (review of resumes begins November 17, 2025)

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.

Contact

Questions? Contact HR at 646‑660‑6590 or the Chair of the Communication Studies Department at Eric.Gander@baruch.cuny.edu.