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Updated May 10, 2012

Posted May 10, 2012

Ethics Officer
Metroplitan Water District of Southern California

The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California has posted an opening for Ethics Officer. This is a full-time position located in Los Angeles.

The application period closes May 23, 2012. Please see http://metrowater.hodesiq.com/job_detail.asp?JobID=3011160&user_id= for further information.

Posted/updated January 18, 2012

Zuzana Simoniova Cmelikova Visiting International Scholar in Leadership and Ethics

Jepson School of Leadership Studies
University of Richmond, Virginia

The Jepson School of Leadership Studies is accepting applications for the position of Zuzana Simoniova Cmelikova Visiting International Scholar in Leadership and Ethics for 2012-13. This program, made possible by a generous gift from the Ukrop family, is designed to give visiting scholars who have lived abroad or who have extensive international experience the opportunity to develop courses, to design programs, or to conduct research on leadership ethics.

Visiting international scholars may be new Ph.D.’s or experienced scholars who hold a Ph. D. in an academic area related to the study of leadership and ethics. Scholars from newly formed democracies are encouraged to apply. Applicants should explain in a cover letter how their research, teaching, and future plans relate to the scholarship that they would pursue as a visitor at Jepson.

The Visiting International Scholar will be in residence at the University of Richmond for the academic year in order to pursue his or her own advanced research related to leadership and ethics. Successful applicants will receive a research stipend.

Candidates should submit a letter of application, a curriculum vita, three letters of reference, a one-page research plan, and a writing sample. Additional information about the Jepson School and the University can be found at jepson.richmond.edu.The successful applicant must meet all position requirements at the time of selection.

Inaugurated in 1992, the Jepson School of Leadership Studies is an independent academic unit of the University and offers students the opportunity to major or minor in Leadership Studies. With the aim of educating students for and about leadership, the Jepson School offers intellectually challenging liberal arts curriculum delivered by means of a rigorous and innovative pedagogy.

Applications should be sent electronically to https://www.urjobs.org/. Inquiries may be directed to Nancy Nock, International and Grant-Funded Programs Coordinator, Jepson School of Leadership Studies, nnock@richmond.edu. Review of applications will begin on December 1 and continue until the position is filled.

The University of Richmond is committed to developing a diverse workforce and student body and to supporting an inclusive campus community.

Posted January 12, 2012

Chair of the Department of Philosophy

University of Alabama at Birmingham

The UAB College of Arts and Sciences invites applications for the position of Chair of the Department of Philosophy (http://www.uab.edu/philosophy/). Assuming commensurate experience and accomplishments, the Chair will be appointed as a Professor with tenure. We currently have seven full-time faculty with strengths in biomedical ethics and philosophy of science. The Department offers a major and minor in philosophy, and, across departments, sponsors a minor in Philosophy and Law and a concentration in Philosophy, Politics and Economics.

We expect the new Chair to lead the Department. Specifically, the Chair will recruit several new positions over the next five years, some in bioethics. The Chair will also support existing programs, enhance our research, and work with our Center for Ethics and Values in the Sciences. The new Chair should collaborate with other units within our College and University, especially the School of Medicine.

Good applicants will have a doctoral degree in Philosophy, preferably in Biomedical Ethics or a closely related area. They should possess a record of scholarship, as well as good teaching and service. We prefer candidates whose research complements our existing strengths and who can collaborate with scientists across UAB.

According to The Princeton Review, UAB is the third most-diverse campus in the nation. Most of our undergraduates pursue careers in healthcare, business, or engineering. UAB is the fourth-largest medical center in America, the largest employer in Alabama, and a recipient of large sums from NIH for medical research. We have non-stop airline connections to all major US cities. Birmingham is famous for its regional cuisine and Alabama boasts fine beaches and great mountains.

Interested applicants should send a letter of intent, current curriculum vitae, sample publications and contact information for at least three references to: Philosophy Chair Search, Committee Chair, Department of Biology, University of Alabama at Birmingham, 1530 3rd Ave S., Birmingham, Alabama 35294-1170; email philchair@uab.edu (electronic submissions preferred). Review of applications will begin on February 1, 2012 and will continue until the position is filled.

The Department of Philosophy and UAB are committed to building a culturally diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from women and individuals from underrepresented groups. UAB is an Affirmative Action Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

Posted December 1, 2011

University of Alabama
Philosophy Department seeks professor/chair in biomedical ethics.

The Department of Philosophy at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (http://www.uab.edu/philosophy/) invites applicants for a tenured, full-time, position of Chair at the rank of Professor to begin in August, 2012.

The UAB Philosophy Department has special strengths in the areas of medical, research, and biomedical ethics. All of these strengths have been instrumental in the work at UAB of the Center for Ethics and Values in the Sciences. Seeking to build on the national recognition of the University in medicine and health affairs, the department desires a faculty member with AOS/AOC credentials in biomedical ethics. The department seeks an applicant with accomplished and committed interdisciplinary teaching as well as research in biomedical ethics. PhD in philosophy required.

To apply, please send the following items: letter of interest, CV, sample publications, and three references (contact names, numbers and email addresses) to the following address: Department of Philosophy, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL 35294-1260. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.

The Department of Philosophy at the University of Alabama at Birmingham seeks a department chair at the rank of Professor to begin in August, 2012. The department seeks someone with AOS/AOC credentials in biomedical ethics to integrate the work of the College’s Center for Ethics and Values in the Sciences with the department and the medical school.

The University of Alabama at Birmingham is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. As such, the University pledges to take the necessary action to preclude discrimination in recruiting, employment, training, disciplining, and /or terminating of employees because of race, color, creed, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status or other reason in accordance with all applicable state and federal statutes, executive orders and regulations which prohibit discriminatory personnel practices.

Posted October 24, 2011

UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS – PAN AMERICAN
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR – PHILOSOPHY

UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS-PAN AMERICAN, Edinburg, TX. DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY & PHILOSOPHY -- ASSISTANT PROFESSOR (F11/12-032). The Department of History and Philosophy at the University of Texas-Pan American (UTPA) is seeking an innovator in ethics research and pedagogy with interdisciplinary skills to engage the complex socio-political dimensions of health-related issues in South Texas. This position requires a willingness to develop a research plan in Biomedical ethics research and engage in cross-disciplinary research in healthcare issues of particular importance to the region of South Texas, such as health literacy, diabetes, obesity, or health issues surrounding poverty, race, gender, class, immigration, or legality. In addition to teaching duties in philosophy that will include professional or applied ethics, the candidate will collaborate with faculty from other departments in advancing research in healthcare.

A Ph.D. in Philosophy is required prior to start date in Fall, 2012. The candidate must demonstrate potential for teaching excellence and for research and publication.

UTPA is a 19,000 student campus within the University of Texas system located in a sub-tropical Rio Grande Valley community of 750,000+, an hour’s drive from the Gulf Coast and some twenty miles north of the Mexican border. Salary and benefits are competitive and living costs are among the lowest in the United States.

For the complete ad, see http://portal.utpa.edu/utpa_main/dba_home/hr_home/hr_empopp. For more information, please visit our web sites at http://www.utpa.edu. Application materials should include a letter of interest addressing the content of this advertisement, a CV, graduate transcripts, evidence of teaching excellence, a writing sample, and letters from at least three references. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Please send these materials to: UTPA, College of Arts and Humanities, Dean’ office CAS #334, Attn: Philosophy, 1201 W University Dr, Edinburg, Texas 78539. Review of applications will begin December 1, 2011 and will continue until the position is filled.

Note: UTPA is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, minorities, and qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. This position is security-sensitive as defined by Texas Government Code 411.09 (a) (2). All UTPA employees are required to have a criminal background check (CBC). Texas law requires faculty members whose primary language is not English to demonstrate proficiency in English as determined by a satisfactory paper-based test score of 500 (computer-based of 173 or internet-based of 61) on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or a satisfactory test score of 6.0 on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS).

Posted September 2, 2011

Program Analyst – Kenan Institute for Ethics, Duke University

Review of complete applications will begin September 1st and continue until the position is filled.
ANY AND ALL inquiries to Dana Hall (dana.hall@duke.edu) ONLY.

APPLICANTS MUST APPLY ONLINE AT: http://www.hr.duke.edu/jobs/main.html
(Job Requisition Number 400529866 - Research Analyst)

APPLICATIONS ARE NOT COMPLETE WITHOUT COVER LETTER OUTLINING WHY CANDIDATE WOULD BE A GOOD FIT FOR THIS POSITION;
3 REFERENCES; AND 2 WRITING SAMPLES

Duke University & Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer

The Program Analyst will coordinate projects that foster new research and will perform a variety of complex writing and editing activities that reach scholarly and public audiences. The Analyst will work closely with scholars in building networks of faculty and practitioners, identifying strategic opportunities and collaborations, and facilitating outputs including conferences, workshops, and policy briefings, as well as identifying and helping to prepare grant proposals. The Analyst will play a key role involving policymakers and policy advocates in these projects as partners in framing research questions and in analyzing new findings and frameworks.

The Program Analyst will be an outstanding writer and researcher, ideally with relevant work experience and/or an advanced professional degree in a relevant related field. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working in an entrepreneurial environment and will have outstanding people and organizational skills, demonstrated excellence in the translation of academic knowledge, and experience in both academic and policy settings. The Analyst will work across the Kenan Institute for Ethics’ priority areas of Organizational Ethics, Civic and Global Ethics, and Moral Education and Decision-Making.

Posted September 1, 2011

Full-time Faculty:  Jepson School of Leadership Studies
Ethics Position:  Assistant Professor of Leadership Studies

The Jepson School of Leadership Studies at the University of Richmond invites applications for a tenure-track, assistant professor of leadership studies with a specialization in ethics or applied ethics. Candidates must have earned or be on course to complete a Ph.D. in Philosophy, Political Theory, Religion or a related field on or before September 30, 2012. The successful candidate will be expected to teach courses such as Leadership and the Humanities, Leadership Ethics, Critical Thinking, Justice and Civil Society, and elective courses in her/his area of interest and expertise. 

We seek applicants with the potential and desire to develop, from her/his disciplinary training, an active scholarly agenda on questions of leadership; and the ability to conduct interdisciplinary research and teach in a liberal arts environment. In their cover letters, candidates should demonstrate how their scholarly and teaching interests connect to leadership studies. The successful candidate must meet all position requirements at the time of selection.

The University of Richmond is a nationally ranked liberal arts university offering a unique combination of undergraduate and graduate degree programs in arts and sciences, business, leadership studies, law and continuing studies. The first school of leadership studies and a business school ranked 12th in the nation enhance a strong liberal arts curriculum.

Inaugurated in 1992, the Jepson School of Leadership Studies is an independent academic unit of the University and offers students the opportunity to major or minor in Leadership Studies. With the aim of educating students for and about leadership, the Jepson School offers a challenging liberal arts curriculum delivered by means of a rigorous and innovative pedagogy. Additional information about the Jepson School and the University can be found on our website: http://jepson.richmond.edu/.

Candidates should complete an online application at https://www.urjobs.org/, attach a cover letter and a curriculum vitae, and provide the names and email addresses of three references. Candidates are reminded that cover letters should discuss how their scholarly and teaching interests connect to leadership studies. Review of applications will begin November 1, 2011 and continue until the position is filled.
The University of Richmond is committed to developing a diverse workforce and student body and to supporting an inclusive campus community. In keeping with this commitment, our academic community strongly encourages applications from candidates who will contribute to these goals. The University of Richmond has a generous family leave policy, offers employment benefits to same sex domestic partners, and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability, status as a veteran or any classification protected by local, state or federal law.

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Indiana University
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