Job Listing

Open Positions

• Secretary (2-year term; one position open)
• Director-at-Large (3-year term; three positions open)
• Trainee/Student Director (2-year term; one position open)

Essential Competencies

• Knowledge of effective governance, including education or training on organizational governance issues, prior experiences (especially leadership experience) with high functioning committees or boards whose function is organizational governance, and/or understanding of the methods and processes required for effective leadership.
• Strategic orientation, including willingness and ability to think and act proactively; understand the forces that will affect ASBH over the next 5 to 10 years; establish a vision and strategy to address these forces and their impacts; and help the organization align its work and resources with current ASBH strategic initiatives.

ASBH Leadership Expectations

• Commitment, including willingness and ability to devote the time necessary for board work; to prepare prior to board meetings; to appropriately participate during meetings; and to reliably keep commitments.
• Effective decision making, including willingness and ability to establish clear guidelines and processes for decision-making; to gather information systematically rather than relying on anecdotal, informal information-sharing; to encourage adoption of best practices from other settings; to exercise sound judgment on difficult and complex matters; and to take responsibility for decision-making.
• Integrity, including willingness and ability to serve as a role model for civility, honesty, and professional behavior; to subjugate self-interests or career interests for the good of ASBH; and to avoid conflicts of interest that might compromise your role on the ASBH Board.
• Interpersonal skills, including willingness and ability to listen and understand points of view of other board members and stakeholders; to build and maintain relationships with ASBH members and others in the bioethics and health humanities community; to show respect for others regardless of personal likes or dislikes; and to effectively deal with conflict.

General Board Member Responsibilities

Board members are expected to:

• Serve their entire term unless elected to a new position;
• Participate in bi-monthly 1-2 hour conference calls and 1-2 day in-person meetings of the Board of Directors in the Spring and Fall;
• Be responsive to requests from the President for additional leadership responsibilities;
• Contribute to a high-functioning Board by listening to peers, working cooperatively, treating peers with respect, and building consensus whenever possible.

Additionally,

• The Secretary serves on the Executive Committee.
• The Secretary is expected to
  • Review electronic member communications prepared by staff prior to distribution
  • Review Board of Directors meeting minutes and work with staff to prepare for final approval ​

General Nominating Committee Responsibilities

Nominating Committee members are expected to:

• Spend several hours reviewing nomination forms and nominee statements
• Actively communicate with other Committee members via email
• Be responsive to requests from the Committee chair
• Actively participate in four or five 1-2 hour conference calls in the Spring as needed
• Contact nominees and/or candidates as directed by the Committee chair 

Nominating Committee Operating Guidelines

The Nominating Committee has the responsibility to put forward to the membership a slate of best-qualified candidates with the experience, skills, and competencies needed on the Board of Directors as well as the Nominating Committee to achieve a balanced, diverse, and high-functioning Board.

Criteria

The Nominating Committee will consider the following criteria when creating the slate of candidates:

1. Candidates should have a minimum of five years’ experience as active members of ASBH.
2. Candidates should be able to fulfill ASBH Board Member Competencies, Expectations and Responsibilities as set by the Board of Directors.
3. Consideration should be given to those members who have a previous history of service to ASBH, including but not limited to membership on, or leadership of, ASBH committees, task forces, affinity groups, or prior experience on the Board of Directors. Leadership or active membership in other organizations may also be considered.
4. In general, an individual should not serve contiguous terms of office. An exception can be made when another qualified candidate cannot be found.
5. The slate should include up to 2 of the best-qualified candidates for each open position; contested elections are not required.
6. Trainee or Student Directors must maintain trainee/student status for a minimum of 6 months after their Board term begins. For the purposes of this designation:
   1. A trainee is an individual who is participating in a post-baccalaureate, post-graduate, or post-doctoral program such as a fellowship, internship, residency, or other similar training program.
   2. A student is an individual who is participating in a degree-conferring or certificate-conferring program.
7. At the time of application, the Trainee or Student Director
   1. Must be an ASBH member and have been a member for a two-year minimum
   2. Must have attended at least two annual conferences
   3. Must maintain student or trainee status for a minimum of 6 months after Board term begins

Every candidate should be well qualified to serve the Society if elected. The Committee will take care to be well-informed of all nominees' qualifications and backgrounds. The Committee will ensure that all nominees are judged equally.

Process and Timeline

During the month of April, the call for nominations opens and members may nominate themselves or others as candidates for the Board of Directors and Nominating Committee. When the call closes in May, the Committee reviews all nominations and may request candidate interviews throughout May and June. The committee then builds a ballot putting forward the best- qualified candidates. The election takes place in July and the candidates and membership are informed of the results in August.

Nominating Committee

Kayhan Parsi, JD PhD HEC-C, Chair
Gretchen Case, PhD
D Micah Hester, PhD MA HEC-C
Erica Salter, PhD HEC-C
Laura Webster, DBe RN HEC-C

We seek a candidate who will focus their primary efforts on clinical ethics consultation, serving two major medical systems—the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, the state’s only academic health center, and Arkansas Children’s Hospital, which houses the state’s only pediatric intensive care unit and burn center. Candidates for this position should have robust experience in clinical ethics consultation. Responsibilities will also include education of clinical faculty, staff, and trainees.

Given our department’s mission and history, we especially encourage applications from candidates able to support education in health humanities and bioethics.  

Applicants for an assistant professor-level appointment must have a terminal degree in one of the following: a humanities or social science discipline, law, medicine, nursing, or other health profession. Master’s degree-level training will be considered for an instructor position. Salary will be commensurate with rank and relevant experience, following the APBD salary survey and AAMC’s national medical school salary survey for Ph.D.s in bioethics. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Applicants should email a cover letter, CV, and names and contact information of three references:

D. Micah Hester, Ph.D.

Chair, Department of Medical Humanities and Bioethics
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Email: [email protected]
Phone:  501-661-7973

The Genomics, Ethics, and Translational Research Program within RTI International conducts translational genetics and genomics research with a focus on rare diseases in newborns and young children, and the impact on children and families. Our work aims to translate basic science discoveries into clinical and public health practice. Our long-standing statewide newborn screening study, Early Check (https://earlycheck.org/), was initiated to offer families the choice to identify rare conditions early, often before symptom onset, and reduce the diagnostic odyssey. We currently screen for a large panel of conditions using whole genome sequencing and have screened over 1,200 newborns since Fall 2023. We are seeking a Senior Genetics Researcher/Principal Investigator who can provide leadership and support to Early Check, and strategic planning to grow our portfolio of work related to all aspects of translational genetics and genomics. The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D., M.D., or M.D./Ph.D. in genetics, neurology, neuroscience, pediatrics, psychology, psychiatry, or other related fields, and a strong track record of obtaining funding. The candidate should have expertise in translational genetics or genomics and/or newborn screening; scientific leadership and/or organizational management experience with large, multidisciplinary teams; involvement in national or international initiatives; and a commitment to dissemination and peer-reviewed publications. The candidate can maintain an academic appointment and continue clinical practice part time, if desired. Transfer of currently funded projects will be given full consideration.

RTI International headquarters is located in Research Triangle Park, NC, a short distance from UNC Chapel Hill and Duke University. RTI also has regional offices across the United States. Scientists in the Genomics, Ethics, and Translational Research Program range from early-career to established investigators who implement pilot and full-scale research studies, evaluate programs, and provide technical assistance to support evidence-based strategies that inform policy and healthcare practice. The Program has a multidisciplinary approach and includes staff from a variety of backgrounds, including public health, genetic counseling, psychology, special education, social work, genomics, and chemistry. The Program resides within a larger business unit with experts in informatics, biostatistics, data science, and discovery genomics. We maintain an on-site, CLIA-certified lab. In addition, we partner with clinical genetics experts from local universities on many of our studies.

Responsibilities

• Play a major leadership role in RTI’s Early Check research program alongside the existing senior leadership team;
• Lead their own research projects and teams with a focus on translational genetics/genomics topics and other public health issues;
• Grow the Early Check and broader genetics/genomics research portfolio through the submission of grant and/or contract proposals;
• Partner with Program investigators to develop a long-term strategic vision for how the Program can support state, national, and international genetics and/or genomics initiatives;
• Propose, initiate, and develop strategic partnerships with professional associations and other strategic partners or initiatives, such as and patient advocacy groups or commercial entities (e.g., diagnostic and pharmaceutical companies) to support advancement of the Program’s mission and work;
• Lead the preparation of peer-reviewed articles based on research activities;
• Prepare and deliver presentations at state, national, and international meetings

Qualifications

• Ph.D., M.D., or other terminal degree in genetics, epidemiology, neurology, neuroscience, pediatrics, psychology, psychiatry, or other related fields.
• A minimum of 8 years of related research experience; direct experience in clinical and public health genetics and genomics, early identification of children with rare conditions or newborn screening is required.
• Proven track record of obtaining funding as a principal or co- investigator
• Proven leadership expertise and management of research/clinical studies.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage competing tasks and priorities.
• Ability to work independently and with diverse, multidisciplinary teams, and to establish and maintain good working relationships with supervisors, coworkers, and clients.
• Ability to travel to meetings, conferences, or other business locations (up to 10%).
• To qualify, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States and should not reqiure now, or in the future, sponsorship for employment visa status.

General Summary of Position
Staff member of the John J. Lynch Center for Ethics sharing primary responsibility for the John J. Lynch Center for Ethic's Clinical Ethics Consultation Service. Serves as Administrator of the subcommittees, specifically at a minimum, the consultation, and education subcommittees. Provides support and ethical guidance to various subcommittees within the Medstar Washington Hospital Center (MWHC), Medstar Health, and to other organizations locally and nationally. Coordinates closely with all other members of the John J Lynch Center for Ethics on all Center functions. May speak as a MWHC ethics public representative and may serve on various community and national boards after coordinating with the Center Director about such appointments or volunteer positions. Reports to the Director of John J Lynch Center for Ethics.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Serves as a working member of the Washington Hospital Center's Ethics Committee and its subcommittees, specifically the consultation and education subcommittees. Collaborates closely with relevant others within the MWHC, especially the Senior Clinical Ethicist and other members of the John J. Lynch Center for Ethics. As needed, will assist in the administrative duties of assigned committees including creation of minutes, record keeping, agendas, charters, member communication, etc.
• In conjunction with the Senior Clinical Ethicist, reviews and assists in development, revision, implementation, and maintenance of policies related to clinical and organizational areas requiring ethical guidance or oversight. Provides ethical guidance to committees / work groups as needed within the MWHC and beyond.
• Organizes, coordinates, and implements the John J Lynch Center for Ethic's Clinical Ethics Consultation Service, which provides 24 hr/365 day consultation in clinical ethics for patients and families, attending and resident staff physicians, nurses, social workers, administrators and others. Fulfills assigned call including 24hr availability on some weekdays, weekends and holidays. Responsible for the implementation of the Clinical Ethics Consultation Service and the education and training of the clinical ethics consultants. Coordinates and works closely with the Medstar Washington Hospital Center's Ethics Committee and Consultation Subcommittee, the John J. Lynch Center of Ethics, and others within the Hospital. Also provides direct clinical ethics consultation. As a result, must be comfortable in clinical areas and with direct patient and family contact.
• Provides ongoing ethics support to the other Medstar hospitals including potential consultations and education, at the discretion of the Director for the Lynch Center for Ethics. This may include teleconsults and on site activities.
• Provides ongoing and ad hoc education on clinical ethics to MWHC attendings, residents, staff, nurses, clinical pastoral education students, social work students, visiting students, etc. Provides ongoing self-education program for the ethics committee and provides orientation for new members.
• Provides liaison services between the Center for Ethic's Clinical Ethics Consultation Service, the Medstar Washington Hospital Center's Ethics Committee and other departments and personnel within MWHC and MedStar Health, such as legal counsel, physicians, affiliated hospitals within Medstar Health and others.
• Provides support to other MedStar committees as assigned.
• Contributes to publications emanating from the John J Lynch Center for Ethics. This includes the Journal of Hospital Ethics and ad hoc publications, such as books, journal articles/columns, and social media.
• Contributes to the supervision and education of trainees, including medical residents and academic interns, in the John J. Lynch Center for Ethics.
• Organizes, coordinates, and implements research projects relevant to the work of the John J. Lynch Center for Ethics.

Minimum Qualifications
Education

· Master's degree in Philosophy, Ethics, Bioethics, Theology, or an equivalent discipline required

· Doctoral degree in Philosophy, Ethics, Bioethics, Theology or an equivalent terminal degree (ie JD, MD) preferred

· Successful completion of a fellowship in clinical ethics preferred

Experience

· 1-2 years of progressively more responsible job related experience required

· Previous clinical ethics consultation experience preferred

JOB SUMMARY
Under direction of VP, Mission & Ministry, this position facilitates work of all operating unit Ethics Advisory Committees (EACs) and co-chairs the system level Joint Ethics Advisory Committee (JEAC); oversees development of OhioHealth clinical policies and protocols in areas of clinical care and organizational decision-making identified by OhioHealth leadership and medical staff as ethically complex; manages clinical case consultatation staff; with IS develops and manages secure intranet database for documentation of clinical ethics consultations; and serves as resource for Medical Residents in general clinical ethics education and in provision of ethics specific rotations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Master's degree
Field of Study: Bioethics
Years of experience: 5

SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE
Master level degree is required in a field directly related to clinical ethics (bioethics). Well versed in ethical theory, legal foundations, and regulatory environment related to clinical ethics in a medical setting. Minimum 5 years experience in facilitation of hospital based Ethics Advisory Committees and provision of case consultations. Demonstrated competency in medical staff relations as related to ethics consultations and policy development with an independent medical staff.

DESIRED ATTRIBUTES
Doctoral level Degree in related field and experience in managing staff. Degree or certificate program in applied/clinical ethics. Familiarity with legal aspects of medical ethics. Demonstrated ability to bring cross cultural and interfaith knowledge to clinical ethics issues. Familiar with the United Methodist social Principles as they apply to clinical ethics (bioethics). Demonstrated competency in leading development of ethics policies and protocols. experience in developing and guiding research to increase effectiveness of EAC, JEACs, and case consultation work.

BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES
Leadership Competencies

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
Under direction of VP, Mission & Ministry:Co-chairs and facilitates JEAC by working with physician co-chair in agenda development and identification of yearly priorities for policy development, research, legislative advocacy, and education. Creates necessary materials for meeting agendas; manages meeting logistics. Interprets regulatory environment that impacts JEAC cope of responsibilities such as DNR, POLST, Grieving Parents Act, organ donation, futile treatment, early pregnancy termination, etc.Partners with OhioHealth Community and Government Relations in formulating and implementing OhioHealth response to relevant legislative matters.As new operating units are brought into the OhioHealth system, leads due diligence process in all matters related to clinical ethics and develops plan to bring new operating units into alignment with OhioHealth clinical ethics standards of practice.Serves as Liaison with Decedent Care Coordinator s in maintaining OhioHealth values and standards of practice related to organ and tissue donation.Works with Information Services to ensure appropriate documentation of ethically related issues such as DNRs and Advance Directives are maintained within the electronic medical record.

AGE SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES
Knowledge and application of growth and development principles.
Utilization of effective communication strategies.
Implementation of specific technical factors.

Minimum Qualifications:

Master's Degree (Required)HEC-C - ASBH

Master level degree is required in a field directly related to clinical ethics (bioethics). Well versed in ethical theory, legal foundations, and regulatory environment related to clinical ethics in a medical setting. Minimum 5 years experience in facilitation of hospital based Ethics Advisory Committees and provision of case consultations. Demonstrated competency in medical staff relations as related to ethics consultations and policy development with an independent medical staff.

We seek a highly motivated and collaborative postdoctoral scholar to join an interdisciplinary research program on experiences of dementia and on the development of new treatments and technologies for neurologic disorders. This work will be directed by Winston Chiong, MD PhD in the UCSF Department of Neurology; in conjunction with Daniel Dohan, PhD (UCSF Institute for Health Policy Studies), Elizabeth Dzeng, PhD MD MPH (UCSF Hospital Medicine; Social & Behavioral Sciences), and diverse interdisciplinary collaborators. The postdoctoral fellow will conduct qualitative research (including field observation, interviews, and focus groups) with people who have dementia, neurotechnology users, caregivers, and people engaged in the development of novel technologies; and will analyze these data to prepare manuscripts and presentations for national and international meetings. This work will be embedded in a broad research program on ethical issues in neuroscience (decisionlab.ucsf.edu), in the UCSF Bioethics program (bioethics.ucsf.edu, also directed by Dr. Chiong), and in the UCSF Medical Cultures Lab (cultureofmedicine.org). Required qualifications - Doctoral degree or equivalent in behavioral or social sciences (including anthropology, sociology, and science studies), bioethics, or related fields (including philosophy, law, health policy, nursing, social work, neuroscience, and psychology) - Demonstrated success in independent ethnographic research - Exceptional written and oral communication skills Preferred qualifications - Experience working with clinical populations - Experience working with health professionals and/or biomedical scientists - Prior interest/experience in neuroscience - Interest in team science and transdisciplinary collaboration - Two-year commitment (with opportunities to extend as mutually desired) How to apply Please e-mail [email protected] with your CV, cover letter, and names and contact information for three references. Informal inquiries are welcome. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis until the position is filled. If you require reasonable accommodations to participate in the evaluation process, please contact UCSF Disability Management Services (DMS) at (415) 476-2621.

The Center for Medical Ethics and Health Policy at Baylor College of Medicine is seeking a full-time Clinical Research Associate for a non-laboratory research position. The individual hired will be responsible for providing research support on various research projects related to artificial intelligence, digital health and their applications in healthcare. The Clinical Research Associate will be part of an interdisciplinary team of researchers led by Dr. Kristin Kostick-Quenet, Assistant Professor in the Center for Medical Ethics and Health Policy. This is a hybrid position and will be based in Houston, TX. The start date for this position is flexible. Candidates finishing master’s degree programs in Spring 2024 are encouraged to apply. In addition to supporting the Center’s robust research program, the Clinical Research Associate will have the opportunity to participate in professional and academic development sessions hosted by the Center. Such development opportunities include speaker series, grand rounds and peer mentorship. The Center promotes an intellectually stimulating and collaborative environment conducive to academic excellence. The Center for Medical Ethics and Health Policy cultivates a culture of intentionality, respect, inclusivity, and collaboration. We offer intellectual, social, and professional development opportunities to promote a meaningful work experience. We are reflective and mindful of issues related to diversity, equity and inclusion in both interactions with one another. For more information about Baylor College of Medicine and the Center for Medical Ethics and Health Policy, visit our website at www.bcm.edu/ethics.

The Center for Medical Ethics and Health Policy at Baylor College of Medicine is hiring a full-time Senior Research Assistant with strong empirical research skills (qualitative and/or quantitative) to work on funded projects examining ethical, legal, and social issues related to data sharing, psychedelics, precision medicine, and public health surveillance. This position will be based in Houston, TX. Preference will be given to applicants who can work in person; remote applicants will be considered. This position will be part of an interdisciplinary team of researchers led by Amy McGuire, JD, PhD, and Christi Guerrini, JD, MPH. In addition to supporting the Center’s robust research program, the Senior Research Assistant will have the opportunity to participate in professional and academic development sessions hosted by the Center. Such development opportunities include speaker series, grand rounds and peer mentorship. The Center promotes an intellectually stimulating and collaborative environment conducive to academic excellence. The Center for Medical Ethics and Health Policy cultivates a culture of intentionality, respect, inclusivity, and collaboration. We offer intellectual, social, and professional development opportunities to promote a meaningful work experience. We are reflective and mindful of issues related to diversity, equity and inclusion in both interactions with one another. For more information about Baylor College of Medicine and the Center for Medical Ethics and Health Policy, visit our website at www.bcm.edu/ethicshttp://www.bcm.edu/ethics.

The Center for Medical Ethics and Health Policy at Baylor College of Medicine is seeking a full-time Postdoctoral Associate for a two-year non-laboratory research position. The selected candidate will support the Director of the Center, Dr. Amy McGuire, on funded research related to neuroethics (e.g., data sharing and brain privacy, predictive testing for Alzheimer’s disease) and psychedelics (e.g., healthcare gatekeeping and the clinical integration of psychedelic medicine). This position is expected to begin in 2024. Applicants finishing terminal degrees in Spring 2024 are encouraged to apply. This position is located in Houston, TX. In addition to supporting the Center’s robust research program, the Postdoctoral Associate will receive mentoring to assist with publishing manuscripts and presenting research at academic conferences. Qualified candidates may receive additional mentorship to submit their own external training grant application. They will also have the opportunity to participate in professional and academic development sessions hosted by the Center and gain exposure to one of the preeminent bioethics centers in the country. The Center cultivates a culture of intentionality, respect, inclusivity, and collaboration. We offer intellectual, social, and professional development opportunities to promote a meaningful work experience. We are reflective and mindful of issues related to diversity, equity and inclusion in both interactions with one another. For more information about Baylor College of Medicine and the Center for Medical Ethics and Health Policy, visit our website at www.bcm.edu/ethics.