John Jay College
• New York, NY 10019, USA
• Academic / Faculty
Explore academic careers in Social and Political Philosophy within the Philosophy subcategory. Opportunities include faculty positions, research roles, and postdoctoral fellowships at top universities and think tanks, focusing on ethical, political, and social theories.
The field of Social and Political Philosophy offers diverse career paths within academia. The first step often involves pursuing a Ph.D., which is essential for securing faculty positions or research roles.
Salaries for faculty in Social and Political Philosophy can range from $60,000 to over $150,000 annually, depending on the institution's prestige and the individual's experience. Postdoctoral fellowships typically offer between $40,000 and $60,000. Funding opportunities include grants from the National Endowment for the Humanities and the American Philosophical Association.
The demand for specialists in Social and Political Philosophy is steady, with a particular need for those who can bridge theory and practice. Faculty positions are competitive, but there is a growing interest in interdisciplinary roles that apply philosophical insights to real-world issues.
Philosophers in this field often collaborate with professionals in law, public policy, and ethics. Opportunities exist in government advisory roles, non-profit organizations, and corporate ethics departments, where philosophical expertise can inform decision-making and policy development.
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An international organization dedicated to promoting research and discussion in legal philosophy, social philosophy, and related fields worldwide.
A society focused on advancing the study, teaching, and application of social and political philosophy in North America.
A UK-based organization that promotes philosophical research on practical social, political, and ethical issues.
An interdisciplinary association in the United States dedicated to fostering scholarship in political theory and philosophy.
An organization promoting philosophical inquiry, including social and political philosophy, across Australia and New Zealand.
A national association in Canada that supports philosophical research and education, with a focus on social and political philosophy among other areas.
John Jay College
• New York, NY 10019, USA
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