Hunter College's recent Palestinian studies job posting was initially removed by New York Governor Kathy Hochul due to concerns over language deemed antisemitic. Words such as "settler colonialism" and "apartheid" incited controversy, prompting the governor's intervention. Despite the censorship, faculty members are determined to fill the positions and have decided to revise the job listing, ensuring it remains focused on Palestine studies without polarizing terminology. Critics argue that this order threatens academic freedom and integrity, emphasizing the need for open discourse on Palestinian issues.
"If there is no objection to studying Palestine, then there should be no objection to this version of the ad," they said.
"This was a Palestine studies ad that had a list of fields that the school is interested in. Nowhere in the ad does it specify where the candidate's position is."
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