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.

  • Penny Lewis

    Penny Lewis

      • Professor of Labor Studies
  • Steve London

    Steven London

      • Chair of Urban Studies, CUNY School of Labor and Urban Studies
  • Stephanie Luce

    Stephanie Luce

      • Professor of Labor Studies, CUNY School of Labor and Urban Studies
      • Professor of Sociology, CUNY Graduate Center
  • Ruth Milkman

    Ruth Milkman

      • Chair of Labor Studies Department
      • Distinguished Professor of Sociology, joint appointment, CUNY School of Labor and Urban Studies and CUNY Graduate Center

    Adjunct Faculty

    Joshua Bienstock

    Teaches “Collective Bargaining

    Jane Bogart

    Teaches “Urban Health Issues”

    Eugene T. Carroll

    Teaches “Issues in Labor Organizing”

    Elena Conte

    Teaches “Community Organizing & Community Organizations”

    Gouri P. Sadhwani

    Teaches “Community Organizing & Community Organizations”

    Claudia Shacter-deChabert

    Teaches “Leadership & Administration”

    Denise Torres

    Teaches “Social Justice & Health Equity”

    Richard Wells

    Teaches “Capstone project in Urban Studies”

    Marianne LeNabat

    Teaches “Capstone Planning & Capstone Project in Labor Studies”

    Lyam Lynch

    Teaches “Worker Health and Safety”

    Melinda Gordon

    Teaches “Arbitration”

    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”

    Andres F. Puerta

    Teaches “Labor & Workplace Studies Field Study/Internship

    Anushay Said

    Teaches “Urban Public Management”

    Herns Pierre

    Teaches “Statistics for Social Change”

    Daniel Katz

    Teaches “Work, Culture, Politics”