Bersoff Faculty Fellow in Philosophy

MinorityPostdoc; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Philosophy at New York University invites applications for up to four Bersoff Faculty Fellowships, to begin Sep 1, 2027. This is a one-year appointment that may be renewable for a second year.

Responsibilities include teaching two undergraduate courses per year (which may be taught in the same semester) and pursuing research; a second-year seminar may be available for graduate students in some cases. Applicants must have a Ph.D.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. must be received between Sept 1, 2022 and Aug 31, 2027.

Responsibilities

• Teach two undergraduate courses per year (both may be in the same semester).
• Pursue research; a graduate seminar may be offered in a second year.

Education

PhD

Job description

The Department of Philosophy of New York University (NYU) ( as.nyu.edu/philosophy.html ) invites applications for up to four Bersoff Faculty Fellowships, areas of specialization open, to begin September 1, 2027, pending administrative and budgetary approval. This is a one-year appointment possibly renewable for a second year.

Responsibilities include teaching two undergraduate courses per year; both courses may be taught in the same semester, leaving the other semester free to pursue research. In case of an appointment to a second year, one of the two courses may be a graduate seminar.

For a candidate to be eligible, the Ph.D. must be received between September 1, 2022 and August 31, 2027. Applications should include a CV, a writing sample, a research statement, a teaching statement, evidence of teaching ability, and at least three references.

Applications must be received by November 15th, 2026 to ensure full consideration.

Arts & Science at NYU is at the heart of a leading research university that spans the globe. We seek scholars of the highest caliber who are sensitive to the needs of and possess an interest in working in a broad academic community with different viewpoints and backgrounds. NYU affirms the value of differing perspectives on the world as we strive to build the strongest possible university with the widest reach. To learn more about the Arts & Science commitment to inclusive excellence, please read here: as.nyu.edu/departments/facultyexcellence.html .

Pay Transparency: In compliance with NYC’s Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary for this position is $60,000. New York University considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.

EOE/Affirmative Action/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.