February 26, 2025 — New York
It is an insult to students and all those who value education based in critical thinking, viewpoint diversity, and fact-based inquiry, that a job description for a Palestinian Studies professor at Hunter College sought candidates who would further a divisive, one-sided narrative that would have been replete with falsehoods about Israel.
We thank Governor Hochul for ordering the listing’s removal and ensuring that taxpayer dollars are not used to stoke hatred toward Israel, which often turns into outright antisemitism.
While CUNY has taken some measures in recent months to address the many concerns of Jewish students and faculty at its campuses, this job should never have been posted in the first place.
Academic freedom is not at odds with the need to ensure that Jewish students and faculty can learn in environments free from prejudice, in fact it requires it.
AJC New York is at the forefront of global advocacy efforts to safeguard the Jewish people and Israel and advance human rights worldwide. Our strategic engagement with diplomats, elected officials, and ethnic and faith leaders throughout the five boroughs and the UN, combined with our innovative education initiatives, helps drive AJC’s global priorities: combating antisemitism and all forms of hate, promoting Israel’s rightful place in the world, and upholding human rights and democratic values.
