At The New School, our world-renowned faculty of scholars, artists, and designers engage in critical inquiry every day to address some of the world’s most pressing issues. Using various methodologies, these community leaders ask questions that spark curiosity and open up possibilities. Our students are welcome to collaborate with faculty on imagining a more sustainable future.
Imagine being mentored by the great minds you most respect. Imagine learning from New York City’s most renowned industry experts. Imagine participating in intensive seminars led by faculty at the forefront of research and scholarship.
At The New School, you’ll be surrounded by teachers and mentors who lead in their fields. They bring real-world experience on the cutting edge of thought and creativity to the classroom, fostering a dynamic and demanding academic environment. Our professors encourage students to think broadly, historically, and critically.
Our faculty create active partnerships with students. They will consult with you about your career path, invite you to join their own projects, or help you design your own.
Among our faculty we have Pulitzer Prize and GRAMMY Award winners, MacArthur Genius grant recipients, and winners of the Guggenheim and Avery Fisher Prizes. Their work wins coveted awards, is published in leading journals, and influences policy around the world.
All of our colleges have faculty that enrich students' academic and creative experience:
We have distinguished professors who can serve as a resource, provide quotes, and share expertise with journalists. Our faculty members work in a wide variety of fields, ranging from environmental policy, urban issues, politics, social security, retirement, and international affairs to design, culture, media, and the performing arts.
Visit this page to find New School faculty by topic, name, or academic title.
The New School admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.
