BROOKLYN COLLEGE–On Feb. 25, Governor Hochul made a statement ordering for a CUNY-Hunter College job listing looking to hire a Palestinian studies professor to be removed on the basis of the job description.
The job post, which can be viewed in the New York Post, sought a Palestinian studies professor who analyzes issues such as “settler colonialism, genocide, human rights, apartheid, migration, climate, and infrastructure devastation,” among other areas of expertise.
According to the New York Post, a Hochul spokesperson stated, “Governor Hochul […] directed CUNY to immediately remove this job posting and conduct a thorough review of the position to ensure that antisemitic theories are not promoted in the classroom.”
CUNY Chancellor Matos Rodriguez made a statement siding with Hochul on the job post as “divisive, polarizing and inappropriate.” The statement confirmed that action was taken to ensure Hunter College remove the listing and that “CUNY will continue working with the Governor and other stakeholders to tackle antisemitism on our campuses.”
