US EditionCUNY modifies Hunter College ‘Palestinian Studies’ job listing after Gov. Hochul ordered it removed
- The City University of New York re-posted a modified job listing for a Palestinian studies professorship at Hunter College after it was ordered to be removed by Governor Kathy Hochul due to concerns over antisemitism-related language in the original post.
- The new job listing does not include phrases like 'settler colonialism' or 'genocide human rights,' focusing instead on finding candidates who can examine issues related to Palestine and its history critically.
- Governor Hochul's spokesperson stated that a thorough review was conducted to ensure that 'offensive language' from the original listing is not promoted in the classroom, emphasizing her commitment to preventing antisemitism.
- Critics, including Liora Rez from StopAntisemitism, described the re-posting as a 'shameful attempt to dodge accountability,' as the core issues remain unaddressed.
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CUNY Revises Palestinian Scholar Job After Controversy
The City University of New York’s Hunter College reposted a job listing for Palestinian studies scholars earlier this week, one month after New York governor Kathy Hochul ordered the system to remove an earlier listing that she called antisemitic.
CUNY modifies Hunter College ‘Palestinian Studies’ job listing after Gov. Hochul ordered it removed
The City University of New York has quietly re-posted a Palestinian studies professorship job listing for Hunter College -- just weeks after Gov. Kathy Hochul ordered it be deleted amid concerns it demonized Israel and would spark antisemitic backlash.
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