Columbia University in the City of New York: Arts and Sciences Core – Academic
Location 01
Open Date: Sep 11, 2026.
Salary Range or Pay Grade: $110,000 – $150,000
Apply here>>>>https://apply.interfolio.com/193245
Description
The Division of Social Sciences seeks to hire one social scientist working on “AI and society” broadly defined, including the application of AI to innovative research questions and/or the implications of AI for society. The appointment will be a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor and may begin as early as July 1, 2027. Candidates will be expected to sustain an active research and publication profile and teach in the relevant undergraduate and graduate programs.
The successful candidate will be appointed in one of the following departments:
- African American and African Diaspora Studies
- Anthropology
- History
- Sociology
Qualifications
The successful candidate must have a completed the PhD by June 30, 2027, the time of appointment. Candidates from all social science fields are welcome to apply.
We seek candidates with extraordinary promise of scholarly development and demonstrated accomplishments appropriate to time-from-degree.
Application Instructions
All applications must be submitted through Columbia University’s online Academic Search and Recruiting (ARS) system. To apply, please submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, an article-length writing sample, and three letters of recommendation. Applicants should specify in their cover letter which of the four departments would be a good affiliation based on their background or interests.
Review of applications will begin on November 1, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
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.
