The School of Labor and Urban Studies has a world-class faculty, which includes renowned social science scholars as well as expert practitioners in the fields of Labor and Urban studies. Together, this faculty provides both intellectual development and practical learning to give students the tools they need to succeed. Many SLU faculty hold the title of Distinguished Professor, the highest-ranking bestowed by the University. All of them are dedicated teachers as well as activists who are committed to education for meaningful social change. Collectively, the faculty has produced a widely recognized body of work, including some of the most influential social science research in the field.
Sofya Aptekar
- Associate Professor of Urban Studies
Kafui Attoh
- Associate Professor of Urban Studies
Juan Battle
- Presidential Professor, Graduate Center, CUNY; Consortial Faculty
Cameron Black
- Assistant Professor, Labor Studies
Yolande A. Cadore
- Substitute Assistant Professor
Ellen Dichner
- Distinguished Lecturer in Labor Studies
Alethia Jones
- Distinguished Lecturer in Labor Studies
Penny Lewis
- Professor of Labor Studies
Steven London
- Chair of Urban Studies, CUNY School of Labor and Urban Studies
Stephanie Luce
- Professor of Labor Studies, CUNY School of Labor and Urban Studies
- Professor of Sociology, CUNY Graduate Center
Ruth Milkman
- Chair of Labor Studies Department
- Distinguished Professor of Sociology, joint appointment, CUNY School of Labor and Urban Studies and CUNY Graduate Center
James Rodriguez
- Assistant Professor of Urban Studies
Samir Sonti
- Assistant Professor of Urban Studies
Michael Stack
- Substitute Lecturer, Urban Studies
Nantina Vgontzas
- Assistant Professor, Labor Studies
Adjunct Faculty
Labor Studies
Joshua Bienstock
Teaches “Collective Bargaining
Eugene T. Carroll
Teaches “Issues in Labor Organizing”
Claudia Shacter-deChabert
Teaches “Leadership & Administration”
Marianne LeNabat
Teaches “Capstone Planning & Capstone Project in Labor Studies”
Melinda Gordon
Teaches “Arbitration”
Andres F. Puerta
Teaches “Labor & Workplace Studies Field Study/Internship
Marc Kagan
Teaches Work, Culture, Politics
Urban Studies
Jane Bogart
Teaches “Urban Health Issues”
Elena Conte
Teaches “Community Organizing & Community Organizations”
Gouri P. Sadhwani
Teaches “Community Organizing & Community Organizations”
Denise Torres
Teaches “Social Justice & Health Equity”
Richard Wells
Teaches “Capstone project in Urban Studies”
Liam Lynch
Teaches “Worker Health and Safety”
Michael P. McNeil
Teaches “Research Methods in Urban & Community Studies”
Andrew Sparberg
Teaches “Development of Mass Transit in New York City”
Paul Italie
Teaches “U.S. Labor History”
Rebecca J. Lurie
Teaches, “Cooperative Management for a Changing World”, “Community Development and Urban Social Problems”, “Urban Studies Fieldwork” and Independent Study projects.
Justin M. Laird, Ph.D., L.P.
Teaches “Health Disparities”
Anushay Said
Teaches “Urban Public Management”
Elizabeth Sergile
Teaches Statistics for Social Change