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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If you are viewing this job posting externally, please apply as follows:
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
JOB SEARCH CATEGORY
CUNY Job Posting: Faculty
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.
