Associate Professor

Associate Professor of Philosophy - Arthur Zitrin Professorship in Bioethics

About the City College of New York

For over 175 years, The City College of New York has provided access to high-quality education for New Yorkers in a wide variety of disciplines. Over 13,000 students pursue undergraduate and graduate degrees in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, the School of Architecture, the School of Education, the Grove School of Engineering, the Center for Worker Education, the Colin Powell School for Civic and Global Leadership, and the Sophie Davis School of Biomedical Education. The City College of New York has produced ten Nobel laureates.

About the City College of New York Philosophy Department

The Philosophy Department has nine full-time faculty members, 100 majors and 60 minors, an active Philosophy Club, and frequent departmental events, including the Philosophy Pizza Forum.

Position Details

The Department of Philosophy at The City College of New York (CCNY) of the City University of New York (CUNY) invites applications for the Arthur Zitrin Professorship in Bioethics, an endowed position to be filled at the rank of Associate Professor, anticipated to begin in Fall 2027. The position will involve research, undergraduate teaching at the introductory level and in the applicant’s areas of expertise, and departmental service.

The Zitrin Professorship will provide support of $10,000-$40,000 in addition to the salary range specified below, depending on experience and qualifications.

Area of Specialization: Bioethics

Area of Competence: Open

QUALIFICATIONS

Ph.D. in Philosophy.

Evidence of excellence in research, teaching, and departmental service.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preferred but not required: experience in administering programs for students, such as internships, and/or experience with grants that could support such programs.

COMPENSATION

Salary Range: $94,017-$113,745.  The Zitrin Professorship will provide support of $10,000-$40,000 in addition to the salary range, depending on experience and qualifications.

CUNY offers faculty a competitive compensation and benefits package covering health insurance, pension and retirement benefits, paid parental leave, and savings programs. We also provide mentoring and support for research, scholarship, and publication as part of our commitment to ongoing faculty professional development.

HOW TO APPLY

Only applications submitted through CUNYfirst will be considered for this position.

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• Go to https://cuny.jobs/
• Search for Job Opening ID number 32774
• Click on the "Apply Now" button and follow the instructions.

Applications, including the following, must be uploaded to the CUNYfirst job application website as a single PDF document:

1) Cover Letter;

2) Curriculum Vitae;

3) Summaries of recent student teaching evaluations;

4) At least one article-length writing sample, and no more than three;

5) Contact information (including email address) for at least three people willing to provide letters of recommendation.

CLOSING DATE

November 15, 2026

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EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply.  At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups.  Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.