Hunter College in New York City is reworking its “Palestine Studies” professorship position New York Governor Kathy Hochul Instructed City University of New York (CUNY) to form a college to adjudicate anti-Semitism concerns.
“Hunt College raised concerns about the language used in online publishing,” the college told Fox News Digital during contact for comment. “We will review the release process and look forward to adding academics with expertise to our distinguished faculty.”
The original release of the job was cancelled, but the screenshot details the position, New York Post.
“We seek a long-standing scholar who brings critical perspectives to issues related to Palestine, including but not limited to: settler colonialism, genocide, human rights, human rights, apartheid, immigration, climate and infrastructure disasters, health, race, race, gender and gender,” part of the listing Fox News Numbers have previously reported.
Hunter College in New York City is reworking its position as a professor in “Palestine Studies”. (Getty)
The post goes on to explain that the faculty’s responsibilities will involve “research, teaching and services to departments and universities.”
“Governor Hawkel has directed CUNY to delete the post immediately and to thoroughly review the position to ensure that anti-Semitism is not promoted in the classroom,” the governor’s spokesman told the New York Post. “The governor continues to strongly condemn all forms of anti-Semitism and makes it clear that any form of hateful speech has no status anywhere in CUNY or New York State.”
CUNY’s Prime Minister Felix Matos shares with Board Chairman William Thompson Joint Statement In response to the governor’s order, pointing out that they “strongly agree” with Hochul’s decision and pointing out that they found this [posting’s] Language split, polarization and inappropriate. ”
They added: “CUNY will continue to work with the governor and other stakeholders to address anti-Semitism on our campus and to combat hate in all forms.”
Anti-Israel supporters held signs at the New York City City College (CUNY) demonstrations, with the New York Police Department breaking the protest camps at Columbia University and CCNY protest camps in New York City on April 30, 2024. (Spencer Platt/Getty Images)
However, the proposed courses are evaluated by the college, the board of directors and the state, according to The university’s new program approval guide.
Hunter College’s recruitment committee has reportedly resubmitted the release of Palestinian studies positions, nation Report. The report said “teachers are still being identified” to fill the position. Before the update is released, Hunter’s Dean of Diversity and Compliance must determine whether the role is consistent with the school’s legal anti-discrimination obligations.
Jeffrey Lax, CUNY law professor and founder of Safe Campus, worked to combat anti-Semitism in the public university system, criticized CUNY trustees for their recognition of the course In an interview with university restoration.
“They are the most classic [antisemitic] “Modern and developing such courses are annoying and should never be experienced,” he said.
City University of New York City. (Photo by Erik McGregor/Lightrocket via Getty Images
Since the Hamas terrorists launched a surprise attack on Israel on October 7, 2023, more than 1,100 people have been killed and war has been launched in the Gaza Strip. Anti-Semitism concerns It has dominated the educational space.
Anti-Israel protests continued to erupt at American universities, demonstrators shouted their demands for a ceasefire and expressed strong opposition to Israel.
In February, CUNY revoked its resolution to support “boycott, divestment and sanctions” University Restoration Report.
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Taylor Penley of Fox News Digital contributed to the report.
