Faculty Open Rank (Associate Professor, or Professor) - Anne Welsh McNulty Chair of Science Innovation and Leadership

FACULTY VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Hunter College, the City University of New York invites applications for the prestigious Anne Welsh McNulty Chair of Science Innovation and Leadership, a tenured and endowed faculty position designed to recognize and support a distinguished scholar with an outstanding record of research, teaching, and service. We welcome applications from scholars in all areas of Science, particularly in Astronomy, Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Physics, or Neuroscience. We seek candidates who will enhance our existing strengths especially in the areas of Cancer biology, Infectious Disease, Translational Neuroscience, Quantum Science, Energy Storage, or Radiochemistry. The successful candidate will be expected to provide visionary leadership, foster interdisciplinary collaboration, and contribute to the advancement of knowledge in their field. The McNulty Chair will have the vision and experience to act as a mentor and model for undergraduate researchers in the McNulty Scholars. The McNulty Chair will also actively work to develop and maintain a deep and lasting relationship with the John P. and Anne Welsh McNulty Foundation.

Reporting to the Chair of the appropriate department, the successful candidate will be expected to build on their existing:

• Track-record for high-quality scholarship by supporting a robust, externally funded research program while mentoring graduate and undergraduate students.
• Acknowledged status for excellence in teaching at the undergraduate or graduate level.
• Demonstrable record of mentoring, including women interested in Science.

QUALIFICATIONS

For Associate or Full Professor:

Ph.D. degree in area(s) of experience or equivalent. Also required are the ability to teach successfully, demonstrated scholarship or achievement, and ability to cooperate with others for the good of the institution.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong history of and potential for securing external research funding
• Demonstrated reputation for vision and leadership in their field
• Evidence of effective teaching or potential for excellence in teaching
• Ability to contribute to the relevant department's collegial and collaborative environment

The appointment rank will be determined based on prior experience and breadth of scholarly achievements.

COMPENSATION

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.

The salary range is $113,982 to $129,041 (Associate Professor) and $131,440 to $155,388 (Full Professor).

CUNY is in the process of implementing salary schedule increases. Once implemented, salaries of eligible employees will increase by 3.5% effective 9/1/26, in accordance with the terms of the PSC-CUNY collective bargaining agreement.

HOW TO APPLY

Applications must be submitted online by accessing the CUNY Portal on City University of New York job website www.cuny.edu/employment or https://cuny.jobs/ and following the CUNYfirst Job System Instructions. To search for this vacancy, click on Search Job Listings, select More Options To Search For CUNY Jobs and enter the Job Opening ID number 31360 .

Click on the "Apply Now" button and follow the application instructions. Current users of the site should access their established accounts; new users should follow the instructions to set up an account.

Please have your documents available to attach into the application before you begin. Please note that the required material must be uploaded as ONE document under CV/ Resume (do not upload individual files for a cover letter, references, etc.). The document must be in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .rtf, or text format- and name of file should not exceed ten (10) characters - also DO NOT USE SYMBOLS (such as accents (é, è, (â, î or ô), ñ, ü, ï, -, \_ or ç)).

Incomplete applications will not be considered. Please include:

• Cover Letter or Statement of scholarly interests
• Curriculum Vitae/ Resume
• Names and contact information of 3 references

Upload all documents as ONE single file-- PDF format preferred.

CLOSING DATE

December 15, 2025; applications will continue to be considered if candidate is not selected.

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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.

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Location

Hunter College

About CUNY Hunter College

Hunter College, located in the heart of Manhattan, is the largest college in the City University of New York (CUNY) system, one of the oldest public colleges in America, and a national leader in urban public education. More than 23,000 students currently attend Hunter, pursuing undergraduate and graduate degrees in more than 170 programs of study. Graduates of Hunter's nationally-renowned professional schools (the School of Education, the Silberman School of Social Work, and the Hunter-Bellevue School of Nursing) become the teachers, social workers, nurses and health care professionals who dedicate their lives to serving New York City and the nation. They are the embodiment of the Hunter College motto: Mihi Cura Futuri – "the Care of the Future is Mine". With the myriad opportunities found in New York City, and world-renowned faculty to guide them, Hunter's students embark upon their bright and illustrious futures and begin to achieve their version of the American Dream!

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