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Ervin Kosta is an Associate Professor of Sociology at Hobart and William Smith Colleges, where he has been a faculty member since 2013. He holds a Ph.D. from the CUNY Graduate Center and earned dual B.A. degrees and a Certificate in American Studies from Boğaziçi University in Istanbul. He is affiliated with the Department of Sociology within the Faculty of Social Sciences.
- Ph.D. in Sociology, CUNY Graduate Center, 2012
- B.A. in Sociology, Boğaziçi University, 2001
- B.A. in Political Science and International Relations, Boğaziçi University, 2001
- Certificate in American Studies, Boğaziçi University, 2001
His research centers on urban sociology, with deep engagement in race and ethnicity, immigration, globalization, and qualitative methodologies. He studies the remapping of urban neighborhoods through gentrification, immigration, and commercial transformation, with projects in both New York City and the Finger Lakes region. His work explores how ethnic identities are constructed in urban enclaves and how small cities are re-emerging in sociological discourse.
His recent publications reveal a strong thematic focus on small and regional cities, commercial gentrification, and the cultural re-articulation of urban spaces. He frequently employs qualitative and ethnographic methods, often integrating student research into his projects. His scholarship appears in leading journals such as City & Community, Ethnic and Racial Studies, and International Journal of Urban and Regional Research.
Ervin Kosta is a co-recipient of recognition for the 2015 John G. Cawelti Award due to his contribution to an award-winning volume. He has also led initiatives to expand the international reach of City & Community as Book Review Co-Editor.
- Co-Editor, City & Community Book Reviews (2021–present)
- Member, American Sociological Association (ASA), Eastern Sociological Society (ESS), Urban Affairs Association (UAA)
- Service on Geneva City Planning Board (2018–2021)
Kosta actively mentors students, advising honors projects and leading collaborative research such as the Spark! Project on downtown Geneva. His teaching portfolio includes courses on urban sociology, gentrification, classical theory, and immigration. He has not held part-time status and remains an active, tenured faculty member.
