Assistant Professor/Associate Professor

The Department of Philosophy at Columbia University invites applications for a tenure track Assistant Professor/Associate Professor position in social and political philosophy, broadly construed to include historical and contemporary approaches across analytic, continental, and non-Western traditions. Area of Specialization: social and political philosophy. Area of Competence: open. The position will begin July 1, 2027. The successful candidate will teach 4 courses per year (2/2) at the undergraduate and graduate levels, supervise Ph.D. students, and provide service to the Department. Teaching in Columbia’s Core Curriculum may be part of the teaching load.

Ph.D. must be in hand at the time of the appointment.

instructions

All applications must be made through Columbia University’s online Academic Search and Recruitment System (ASR).

Please upload the following required materials into ASR: cover letter, curriculum vitae, 1 writing sample, research statement, teaching statement, and 3 letters of recommendation on research.

Applications received by October 25, 2026 will receive full consideration.

Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

Pay Transparency Disclosure

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.