JOB DESCRIPTION:

• The Clinical Ethicist will serve as a key team member for Emory Healthcare supporting Ethics across the Emory Healthcare system.
• The Ethicist will join in a vital, expanding Ethics program that is respected interdisciplinarily and invites creative collaboration.
• In addition to involvement in an active Ethics consult service serving hospitals throughout the system, the Clinical Ethicist will provide multidisciplinary Ethics education, and will work with hospital-based ethics committees throughout Emory Healthcare.
• This colleague will contribute to development of the system-wide Ethics program and Ethics-related organizational policies, procedures, practice guidelines and ethics scholarship.
• The Clinical Ethicist will also have the opportunity to participate in the vibrant academic environment of Emory University including collaborative opportunities with the Emory University Center for Ethics and other Ethics programs.

MINIMUM QUALFICATIONS:

• A minimum of 2 years of experience in clinical practice settings (which may include a clinical ethics fellowship program), providing thoughtful and high-quality healthcare ethics case consultation, either as an individual ethics consultant, ethics consultation team member or through an active ethics committee.
• Clear commitment to respect for diversity and inclusion.
• Demonstrated commitment to collaboration, and excellent interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge and skills in clinical ethics, ethics case consultation methodologies, and consultation documentation.
• Excellent verbal and written communication capabilities.
• Ability and a commitment to work sensitively and professionally with patients, families, and other healthcare professionals across multiple disciplines.
• Commitment to teaching and facilitation, both with individuals and groups in formal and informal presentation settings.
• Masters degree or doctoral degree in Ethics or Ethics-related field with expertise or focus in healthcare ethics, clinical ethics or bioethics.
• Certification in healthcare ethics consultation (HEC-C) preferred.

The Alden March Bioethics Institute (AMBI) at Albany Medical College, Albany, New York, invites applications for a full-time, open-rank (tenure-track) faculty position starting in August, 2024. Candidates should have a concentration and specialization in research ethics (broadly construed to include clinical research, basic science research, ethical issues related to AI and technology, data science, etc.) Successful candidates will be expected to engage in conceptual or empirical research focused on research ethics, to teach within the graduate bioethics program, including a research integrity course taught to graduate students in basic sciences, and to contribute to the teaching of the ethics curriculum to medical students, We are particularly interested in a candidate interested in designing an innovative research ethics curriculum that will lead to the establishment of a research ethics concentration for AMBI’s masters in bioethics degree.

AMBI was established in 1993 and is an internationally recognized bioethics research institute based within Albany Medical College. AMBI is a multidisciplinary center and includes faculty with backgrounds in philosophy, medical anthropology, religious ethics, social work, law, medicine, and nursing. AMBI also has collaborative partnerships with a number of colleges in the New York State area, including dual degree programs with Albany Law School and Albany Medical College. In addition to its graduate program in bioethics, AMBI oversees a 4-year ethics curriculum for medical students within Albany Medical College and provides clinical ethics consultation for Albany Medical Center, a 766-bed hospital and northeastern New York’s only academic medical center.

Responsibilities include the following:
• Publishing and collaborating on conceptual or empirical scholarly works;
• Mentoring students and fellows to assist in developing research projects/portfolios;
• Teaching and designing research ethics courses in AMBI’s online graduate bioethics program;
• Teaching in a four-year curriculum in ethics for medical students; and,
• Serving as a member of AMC’s institutional review board and providing research ethics consultation.

Minimum Requirements:
• Candidates should have a terminal degree in a bioethics-related field prior to appointment;
• Evidence of excellence in teaching and scholarship, particularly in research ethics.; and,
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Desired Requirements:
• Keen interest in creatively contributing to the intellectual life of a vibrant, multidisciplinary bioethics program;
• Demonstrated ability for interdisciplinary research and teaching;
• Experience in curricular development; and,
• Experience with bioethics education for medical students and health care professionals.
• Experience supporting working students, nontraditional students, and students from groups underrepresented in medicine.
• Interest in and experience teaching in online degree programs.

We welcome applicants from a wide range of disciplines including but not limited to philosophy, anthropology, sociology, science & technology studies, history, medicine, nursing, and law. Ability to secure external funding is desirable, but not required. Salary and rank are competitive and will be based on training and experience. The Albany Medical Center offers desirable benefits including generous leave time, health and dental insurance, opportunity to participate in a 403(b) plan, and a pension plan. Albany Medical Center supports a diversified, smoke free environment, and is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.

Review of applications will begin on 11/1/23. Interested individuals may apply by sending electronically a cover letter, curriculum vitae, writing sample, and the names of three references with complete contact information to Ms. Faria Grant at [email protected].

Inquiries about this position should be directed to:
Nada Gligorov, PhD, Chair, Faculty Search Committee at [email protected].

We seek a dynamic, experienced Program Director to develop, coordinate, and implement academic and outreach programs and operations in the Division of Ethics. Working directly with the Division Chief Sandra Soo-Jin Lee, the Program Director will manage a growing program of interdisciplinary faculty and staff engaged in bioethics research, teaching and public engagement across a full range of activities, including daily operations, strategic planning, and implementation of programs. This position will involve working collaboratively with other divisions and departments, grant-funded initiatives, and multi-institutional partners. The ideal candidate has a proven record in management and implementation of innovating programs and taking leadership to create and implement outreach and educational initiatives. This position will involve overseeing staff, leading communications, and working closely with the Division Chief on initiatives. The Program Director role is a full-time position with a base salary range of $125,000-130,000.

Management Responsibilities 

• In conjunction with the Division Chief, create and oversee implementation of strategic plans for division programs and initiatives, including development.
• Guide, train and manage day-to-day activities of a team of program administrators.
• Oversee programs operations, including budgets, grant applications and progress reports.
• Oversee and support outreach plans, including research and educational programs.
• Communicate and coordinate with other departmental divisions and related university programs.
• Travel to approximately 2-3 professional conferences a year representing the Division.
• Manage vendors and CU partners including PR firms, video production services, and graphic design firms to execute timely, on-brand deliverables within approved budget.
• Initiate and implement process improvements that enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of the Division.
• In conjunction with the Department Administrator, oversee various administrative processes within the Division including HR functions, annual budget development and financial management.
• Oversee work with various university offices, including Purchasing, Accounts Payable, IRB and HR.

Programmatic Responsibilities

• Collaborate across multiple institutions on NIH-funded training and outreach programs.
• Communicate and coordinate with program teams of faculty, staff, consultants, and vendors to drive projects forward.
• Lead certain dissemination efforts, overseeing inquiries for new tasks for the project.
• Performing other duties as assigned.
• Planning and leading weekly or semi-monthly program team meetings.

Required Qualifications

• At least 5 years of program management experience.
• Demonstrated experience of effectively managing teams.
• Ability to think strategically and demonstrate effective leadership establishing priorities and meeting competing deadlines.
• Outstanding written and oral communication skills.
• Outstanding organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills and judgement.
• Experience using social media and other outreach tools.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Suite, and workflow and project management tools.
• Bachelor’s degree in the social sciences, business, communications, marketing and/or another related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with NIH grant funding administration.
• Demonstrated interest in ethics.
• Master’s degree in relevant field.

Location:

The Division of Ethics is located in the Vagelos College of Physicians & Surgeons at Columbia

University in the Washington Heights neighborhood of northern Manhattan. Candidates must be

eligible to work in the U.S.

Review of applications will begin immediately. To apply, please submit the following:

• Resume
• Cover letter explaining your specific qualifications and interest in this role and in the Division of Ethics.
• Contact information for three referees (name, title, email address, and the nature of your professional relationship).

Applications and questions should be sent to:

Caitlin McMahon

Project Director, Division of Ethics

Department of Medical Humanities and Ethics

Vagelos College of Physicians & Surgeons

Columbia University

Email: [email protected](link sends e-mail)

The George Washington University (GW) invites applications for a 2-year, full-time, post-doctoral legal scholar position. The scholar will join a research team led by Sandra Soo-Jin Lee (Columbia University), Janet Shim (UCSF), and Shawneequa Callier (The George Washington University) and funded by the Ethical, Legal, and Social Implications (ELSI) Research Program in the National Human Genome Research Institute at the National Institutes of Health. We are particularly interested in recent graduates and early-career attorneys interested in engaging in innovative and interdisciplinary research at the intersections of genetics, ethics, law, and translational science. Scholars who are underrepresented in law and whose advocacy, legal work, or research centers the experiences of historically marginalized communities, including Black, Indigenous and people of color are strongly encouraged to apply. The successful candidate will work directly with Associate Professor, Shawneequa Callier, at the George Washington University. Example responsibilities include the following: -Conduct academic literature reviews relevant to the study -Search national and international legal databases for applicable case law and law review articles -Analyze contracts and other legal instruments -Research and analyze institutional policies related to community genomic research partnerships -Assist with manuscript preparation -Attend team meetings with a multi-institutional research team -Perform additional related duties as needed or assigned The position will open in September. Minimum Qualifications: A recent law school graduate with experience researching, analyzing, and writing legal documents and law review articles. Must be able to use standard legal databases such as LexisNexis and Westlaw, and to format citations in the required Bluebook format. Review of applications will begin immediately. To apply, please submit the following: -Cover letter (not to exceed one page) that briefly summarizes your qualifications and interest in the position. -Statement of Research (not to exceed three pages) describing your work, research, or interests in health equity, life sciences law, health law or biotechnology, team science, science policy, and/or bioethics and your approach to justice, diversity, and inclusion, and how a postdoctoral scholar position would advance your career goals. -Curriculum vitae -Writing Sample (not to exceed 25 pages) -Three references. Names and contact information of those who can assess your scholarly work. These materials should be submitted as one, single PDF to: Associate Professor, Shawneequa L. Callier at [email protected]

The Center for Medical Ethics and Health Policy at Baylor College of Medicine invites applications for an open rank tenure-track/tenured faculty position to begin in Summer 2024. While we welcome all applications, we encourage applicants who have success in obtaining extramural funding for empirical bioethics research to apply.

Applicants should have demonstrated scholarship in the field, a record of accomplishment or commitment to obtaining external funding for research, demonstrated skills in collaborating across disciplines, and a strong commitment to medical education. Applicants must have a terminal post-graduate degree (JD, PhD, MD, or equivalent) in bioethics, philosophy, neuroscience, law, social sciences, or other related field of study.  

The successful candidate will receive a start-up commitment to develop a funded research program within the Center and have protected time and effort to contribute to the Center's education mission.

Summary
The Center for Medical Ethics and Health Policy at Baylor College of Medicine invites applications for an open rank tenure-track/tenured faculty position to begin in Summer 2024. While we welcome all applications, we encourage applicants who have success in obtaining extramural funding for empirical bioethics research to apply.

Minimum Qualifications
Applicants should have demonstrated scholarship in the field, a record of accomplishment or commitment to obtaining external funding for research, demonstrated skills in collaborating across disciplines, and a strong commitment to medical education. Applicants must have a terminal post-graduate degree (JD, PhD, MD, or equivalent) in bioethics, philosophy, neuroscience, law, social sciences, or other related field of study.  

The successful candidate will receive a start-up commitment to develop a funded research program within the Center and have protected time and effort to contribute to the Center's education mission.

Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, current CV, and a one-page summary of research interests and plans, to the Research Faculty Selection Committee via the online application.

The deadline for submitting application packages is September 30, 2023.

For more information and questions, visit us at www.bcm.edu/ethics or email us at [email protected].

The Division of Bioethics & Palliative Care, in the Department of Pediatrics, at the University of Washington and the Treuman Katz Center for Pediatric Bioethics at Seattle Children’s Research Institute are recruiting two full-time Associate Professors (without tenure by reason of funding), or full Professors (without tenure by reason of funding) on the faculty scientist track. Rank will be commensurate with experience, training and achievement.

Associate and full Professors hold indefinite appointments that align with a 12-month service period (July 1-June 30). Faculty with 12-month service periods are paid for 11 months of service over a 12-month period (July-June), meaning the equivalent of one month is available for paid time off. All University of Washington faculty engage in teaching, research and service. Anticipated start date is Fall 2023.

The base salary range for this position will be: Associate Professors MD $14,240 – $21,360 per month ($170,884 – $256,326 annually), Professors MD $18,971 – $28,457 per month ($227,662 – $341,494 annually) commensurate with experience and qualifications, or as mandated by a U.S. Department of Labor prevailing wage determination.

Responsibilities will include research relevant to pediatric palliative care (or related topics such as medical decision-making, communication science, health services, psychosocial impacts of serious childhood illness, health disparities) supported by independent extramural funding.

The Division of Ethics in the Department of Medical Humanities and Ethics at Columbia University is pleased to invite applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow to join a multi-disciplinary study team for the JUSTICE Project (“Just Inclusion and Equity: Negotiating Community-Research Partnerships in Genomics Research”). The study is led by Sandra Soo-Jin Lee (Columbia), Janet Shim (UCSF), and Shawneequa Callier (George Washington University) and is funded by the Ethical, Legal, and Social Implications (ELSI) Research Program in the National Human Genome Research Institute at NIH. We are particularly interested in scholars engaging in innovative and interdisciplinary research at the intersections of genetics, ethics and translational science, and who have experience in empirical research methods. Scholars who are underrepresented in academic medicine and whose research centers the experiences of historically marginalized communities, including black, indigenous and people of color are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Postdoctoral Fellow will work directly with Ethics Division Chief Sandra Soo-Jin Lee at Columbia University. Fellow’s responsibilities include: literature and document review, conducting interviews with genomics research stakeholders, co-leading data analysis, supporting stakeholder engagement processes, drafting manuscripts, and study-related administrative tasks. We welcome applicants who have received their Ph.D. in the social sciences, humanities, public health or related fields, and have a strong foundation in qualitative research methods.

The fellow must have strong organizational and communication skills, experience conducting qualitative research, and a demonstrated interest in bioethics and ELSI research. This 2-year appointment includes salary, health benefits, and office space, and is eligible for renewal. Salary is commensurate with experience; the base range is $65,000 to $68,000 per year. The start date for this position is flexible but is anticipated to begin in the Fall of 2023.

Review of applications will begin immediately. To apply, please submit the following:

• Cover letter (not to exceed one page) that briefly summarizes your qualifications and interest in the position.
• Statement of Research (not to exceed three pages) describing your research in health equity, team science and/or bioethics, your approach to diversity and inclusion, and how the fellowship would advance your career goals.
• Curriculum vitae
• Writing Sample (not to exceed 25 pages)
• Three references. Names and contact information of those who can assess your research experience and scholarly work.

Applications and questions should be sent to:

Rachel Yarmolinsky

Senior Director, Division of Ethics

Department of Medical Humanities and Ethics

Vagelos College of Physicians & Surgeons

Columbia University

Email: [email protected]

The Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania invites applications and nominations for the position of Chair of the Department of Medical Ethics and Health Policy.

Founded in 1765, the Perelman School of Medicine (PSOM) is the oldest and one of the finest medical schools in the United States and prides itself on leadership in biomedical research, medical education, and patient care. Today there are 10 basic science and 18 clinical departments in the School. Standing as one of the premier institutions of research and education in medical ethics and health policy in the world, the Department of Medical Ethics and Health Policy (MEHP) has a proud and rich combination of academic activities and service contributions.

Under the leadership of its inaugural Chair, Ezekiel J. Emanuel, MD, PhD, the Department, which was founded in 2011, has systematically built research and educational programs that have become deeply integrated into the fabric of Penn Medicine, the University and the community. Its distinguished faculty produce and disseminate scholarship and lead three master’s degree programs: the Master of Bioethics, the Master of Science in Medical Ethics, and the online Master of Health Care Innovation. In addition to their own projects, faculty members supervise research being carried out by undergraduates, graduate students, medical students, doctoral students and post-doctoral fellows. The Department’s presence in the world of biomedical ethics education is ever-growing.

MEHP is closely aligned with the Penn Center for Bioethics, the Healthcare Transformation Institute, and the Center for Health Incentives and Behavioral Economics. It also has a collaborative relationship with the Penn Medicine Center for Health Care Innovation, in addition to key partnerships with the School of Arts and Sciences, Penn Development Research Institute, Institute for Translational Medicine and Therapeutics, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, and the Abramson Cancer Center.

The Chair of the Department directs 24 faculty members, over 600 students and fellows across the two divisions of Medical Ethics and Health Policy, and over 60 professional and support staff. Educational activities occur online and on the University of Pennsylvania campus.

The Chair will provide strong vision and leadership for the Department and will lead strategic planning and implementation for its continued success. Applicants for the position of Chair must hold a PhD and/or MD degree and qualify for faculty appointment as Professor level in the Standing Faculty of the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. Candidates should possess dynamic, inclusive leadership skills, administrative expertise, and a clear commitment to excellence in research and education, fostering an inclusive environment, and sponsorship and mentorship of a diverse cadre of students, fellows and faculty. The applicant must be comfortable working in an interdisciplinary space, have the demonstrated ability to foster strong collaboration among investigators within the Department, as well as with the larger research community on campus, and to promote outreach to the community of researchers. The candidate should articulate a clear and compelling vision for the future of MEHP, and the role of a basic science department within a highly regarded academic medical center.