Associate Professor of Philosophy - Arthur Zitrin Professorship in Bioethics

Associate Professor of Philosophy - Arthur Zitrin Professorship in Bioethics

FACULTY VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

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. degree in Philosophy. Also required are the ability to teach successfully, demonstrated scholarship or achievement, and ability to cooperate with others for the good of the institution.

Preferred Qualifications

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

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.

Job ID: 32774

Location: City College of New York

Job Type: Full-Time