James Rodriguez

James Rodriguez is an Assistant Professor of Urban Studies at the School of Labor and Urban Studies (SLU) within The City University of New York (CUNY), a position he has held since Fall 2021. Previously, he served as an Assistant Professor of History at CUNY’s Guttman Community College and taught at New York University (NYU). His professional experience includes curriculum development for the Resident Leadership Academy’s Public Housing 101 course at The Murphy Institute (previously part of SLU) from 2017-2018. He has also lectured in NYU’s Prison Education Program and Prescott College’s Social Justice and Community Organizing Master’s Program.

His research focuses on racial inequality in New York City’s economy, housing, and education sectors over the past half-century. This work is exemplified by his recent book Racial Inequality in New York City since 1965, which provides a comprehensive analysis of systemic disparities. Rodriguez is actively involved in community service through organizations like Good Old Lower East Side (GOLES).

While no specific grants or advising details are mentioned, his academic trajectory reflects a commitment to bridging scholarly research with community-driven initiatives.