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Graduate Programs in Health Care Ethics
Department of Philosophy
Loyola University Chicago
mwaymac@luc.edu

 


Assistant/Associate Professor of Health Policy

The Masters of Public Health program at Loyola University Chicago (LUC), Stritch School of Medicine is inviting applications for a tenure-track faculty position in health policy. The candidate will hold a joint-appointment in the Department of Preventive Medicine and Epidemiology and the Neiswanger Institute for Bioethics & Health Policy. The successful candidate will possess a doctorate or the equivalent in health policy, economics, public health, or health services research. The candidate's areas of specialization and competence are open but interest within various disciplines of health policy such as health disparities, administration, management, economics, services use, and/or policy analysis are encouraged. Responsibilities will include on-line teaching at the graduate level, conducting research, developing external grant support, and collaborating with other faculty members and students at Loyola.  This faculty member will join a growing faculty that includes scholars with expertise in nursing, health care, bioethics, epidemiology, social sciences, and law.

The Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine has research institutes in bioethics and health policy, burn/shock/trauma, cardiovascular, neuroscience and oncology. More than 500 medical students and 500 residents are taught by more than 1,200 full  and part time salaried faculty. In the Niehoff School of Nursing, more than 350 master's program and PhD students are taught by more than 65 full  and part time salaried faculty.

The search committee will begin reviewing applications December 15, 2008.

Please send a CV and three letters of recommendation to
Diane Richardson
Department of Preventive Medicine and Epidemiology
LUC Stritch School of Medicine
2160 S. First Avenue, Bldg. 105, Room 3383
Maywood, IL 60153
Email:  dricha@lumc.edu

Loyola is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer/educator with a strong commitment to diversifying its faculty.
12/08-02/09

Center for Medical Humanities, Compassionate Care, and Bioethics
School of Medicine, Department of Preventive Medicine

Stony Brook University's new Center for Medical Humanities, Compassionate Care, and Bioethics is responsible for the medical school's extensive and highly regarded educational programs, and for initiatives across the university. 

The Center seeks a faculty member with a record of scholarly interest in the humane and ethical treatment of persons with cognitive developmental disabilities, coupled with interest in neuroethics and child/ adolescent mental health. In addition to teaching in the school of medicine, the successful candidate will help build a multidisciplinary research program across the entire university, interacting with faculty in the humanities, the sciences, and healthcare, working collaboratively with the Center Director, Stephen G. Post, Ph.D. 

Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in either humanities or the social sciences, and be able to demonstrate a record of teaching, research, publication and service to allow appointment at the rank of associate professor. To qualify for an appointment as an Associate Professor, the candidates must meet the School of Medicine's criteria for Appointment, Promotion and Tenure and must have an established reputation and record of research or scholarly activity. Excellent interpersonal skills and a proven ability to work in a team context are important.

Stony Brook University is committed to increasing representation of women and minorities among its faculty and particularly encourages applications from such candidates.

Deadline: September 30, 2009 or until the position is filled.

Applicants should send a complete curriculum vitae and cover letter to:
  Secretary, Search Committee
  Center for Medical Humanities, Compassionate Care, and Bioethics
  Stony Brook University
  Stony Brook, New York 11794-8335
12/08-02/09

The McGovern Center for Health, Humanities, and the Human Spirit at the University of  Texas Houston School of Medicine seeks applications for a tenure-track assistant or associate professor in Bioethics/Health Care Ethics, beginning September 1, 2009, or as soon as the position is filled.   Candidates should have a Ph.D.,  J.D., or terminal degree in any relevant discipline of the humanities, social sciences, education, or the health care professions.  The McGovern Center is an interdisciplinary unit in the medical school with a highly successful Medical Humanities Certificate Program.  The Center is expanding its teaching and collaborative research with other schools in the University of  Texas Health Science Center: public health, nursing, dentistry, biomedical sciences, and health information sciences.  The successful candidate will lead the effort to build this new Campus-Wide Ethics Initiative and will have significant time for research.  Faculty members in the McGovern Center also have opportunities to work with colleagues at Rice, the University of Houston, M.D. Anderson, Baylor College of Medicine, and the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston.  Applicants should send a letter of application which describes teaching and research interests, along with a c.v., list of three references and writing sample to Thomas.Cole@uth.tmc.edu.
12/08-02/09

HOPE Chair in Peace and Health
McMaster University

Location: Ontario, Canada
Institution Type: College/University
Position Type: Assistant, Associate or Full Professor

Main Category: Humanities
Secondary Categories: World History, Women/Gender, Western Civilization, Urban Studies, Sociology, Social and Cultural History, Religious Studies, Public History, Public Health, Psychology, Media Studies, Literature, Linguistics, Labor History or Studies, Jewish History, Intellectual History, Imperial or Colonial Studies, History Education, Healthcare Management, General Social Sciences, European Studies, European History, Environmental History, Canadian History, British History, Black Studies, Black History, Atlantic Studies, Asian History or Studies, Area Studies/Ethnic Studies, American Studies, African Studies, African and Middle Eastern History, African American History or Studies

McMaster University's Faculty of Humanities invites applications for a tenure-track/tenure appointment from scholars of international reputation for the position of the endowed HOPE Chair in Peace and Health.

McMaster University is a research-intensive university with a long standing reputation as Canada's most innovative university. The HOPE Chair will be a key member of the Centre for Peace Studies and is expected to make a significant contribution to the research and education mission of the Centre. The major focus will be on developing expertise at McMaster on the relationship between war/peace and health, including: the health impacts of war; the role of political, economic and cultural factors in war-health interactions; and the impacts of health initiatives on conflict and peace building. Experience with national and international organizations will be an advantage.

We seek a candidate who holds a PhD or equivalent and has an outstanding record of teaching and research accomplishments as well as demonstrated leadership within at least one of the four main themes of the centre: Peace through Health; Human Rights; Peace Education; and Peace Activism/Advocacy. The successful candidate will have opportunities for collaboration with other Institutes connected with Peace Studies including the Population Health Research Institute and the Institute for Globalization and the Human Condition. The candidate must have strong leadership skills, participate in University and Department related service while maintaining a vigorous research program. The proposed start date for the appointment, subject to
negotiation, will be July 1, 2009, with rank and salary to be determined by experience and qualifications.

All applications shall include a curriculum vitae, a detailed statement of interest, and letters from three referees addressed to:

HOPE Chair Selection Committee,
c/o the Dean, Faculty of Humanities
McMaster University
1280 Main Street West, CNH - 112
Hamilton, ON, Canada L8S 4K1.

All application materials should be received on or before February 15, 2009.  All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. McMaster University is strongly committed to employment equity within its community, and to recruiting a diverse faculty and staff. The University encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including women, members of visible minorities, Aboriginal peoples, members of sexual minorities, and persons with disabilities.

Website:  http://www.humanities.mcmaster.ca/~peace/
12/08-02/09

Clinical Ethicist
Spectrum Health, Grand Rapids, Michigan

Company Overview
Spectrum Health is one of the nation's top integrated delivery systems, and the quality of our hospitals and health plan is widely recognized. Since the system was formed in 1997, we have earned more than 40 national awards. Regionally, we lead the way in sharing our quality performance and increasing patient safety.
For detailed information and to apply, please visit:
https://www.spectrum-health.org/Jobs/ETS/details.aspx?RequisitionID=28332

Job Description: This is a new position, and the right individual will be working on developing the position within the organization.

MISSION, VISION, VALUES AND KEY STRATEGIES
The roles and responsibilities of this job support the mission, vision, values, and key strategies of the organization. 

SUMMARY
The Clinical Ethicist is responsible for all clinical aspects of the Ethics program focused on ethical issues related to the delivery of care in collaboration with multiple disciplines within health system.  Maintains a collaborative practice with the Medical Director of Palliative Care.  Exercises independent judgment in the assessment, diagnosis and initiation of selected protocols/procedures.  Provides educational support for patients/significant others, health team members and the community and coordinates QA/QI studies to measure outcomes of care.
12/08-02/09

The Department of Anthropology and the Center for Ethics and the Humanities in the Life Sciences, College of Human Medicine (CHM) invite applicationsfor a joint tenure-track position in medical anthropology at the assistant professor level to commence August 16, 2009. This position will be 60% Anthropology, 40% Bioethics. Candidates must be committed to undergraduate, graduate and health professional education, and display evidence of excellence in research. Desired expertise includes but is not limited to: health disparities, critical studies of biomedicine and the health sciences, ethnomedicine, political economies of health and health care ethics.

Geographic focus should contribute to current areas of departmental strength, including Africa, Asia, Latin America and North America. The successful candidate will be expected to conduct externally funded research.

Those with prior experience on a medical school faculty are especially encouraged to apply. A Ph.D. in anthropology is required by date of appointment. Due December 10, 2008. Late submissions will be considered if a suitable candidate pool is not identified by the deadline. MSU is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. MSU is committed to achieving excellence through cultural diversity. The university actively encourages applications and/or nominations of women, persons of color, veterans and person with disabilities.

Please send a letter of application, CV, writing samples and names of three references, to: Anthropology-Bioethics Search Committee, Department of Anthropology, Michigan State University, 354 Baker Hall, East Lansing, MI 48824.
Contact: Linda Hunt, MSU Anthropology, search chair, at huntli@msu.edu; or Ann Mongoven, MSU Center for Ethics and Humanities in the Life Sciences, at ann.mongoven@ht.msu.edu.
12/08-02/09

Postdoctoral Positions at the University of Michigan

A number of postdoctoral positions are available at the University of Michigan appropriate for those interested in academic careers in bioethics. Specific positions vary depending on the background, experience and research interests of the scholar. Fellows interested in health policy, empirical research in bioethics, research ethics and integrity, end-of-life care and policy, resource allocation, justice in bioethics, community-based participatory research, decision making, psychology, and many other areas of bioethics research are welcome.

For more information contact:

Susan Dorr Goold, MD, MHSA, MA
Associate Professor of Internal Medicine
Director, Bioethics Program
University of Michigan Medical School
300 North Ingalls Street 7D20
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-0429
734.936.5222
FAX 734.936.8944
sgoold@umich.edu
12/08-02/09

New Position in Humanities and / or Social Sciences

The Pennsylvania State Milton S. Hershey College of Medicine's Department of Humanities invites applications and nominations for a tenure-track position in humanities and / or social sciences.  Established in 1967, PSU's Department of Humanities was the first in any American medical school and currently houses seven full-time faculty and over a dozen affiliated faculty-both M.D.s and Ph.D.s-from diverse backgrounds throughout the College of Medicine, the Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, and Pennsylvania State University.

The Humanities Department teaches required courses in all four years of medical school.  Additionally, faculty support graduate medical education via an annual residents' retreat; carry out the initiatives of the Doctors Kienle Center for Humanistic Medicine; and engage in collaborative, interdisciplinary research, teaching, and service throughout the Medical Center and the University.

We invite applications from teacher-scholars early in their career who are enthusiastic about using their humanities and / or social sciences background to educate medical, nursing, and graduate students-as well as other faculty-and to partner with clinicians on interdisciplinary projects.  The department has a special interest in considering individuals who have an educational and research focus in (medical) anthropology, (medical) sociology, folklore, religious studies, cross-cultural studies, or other disciplines that complement the existing strengths of current faculty.  Applicants must have a Ph.D. (or equivalent) in their field of expertise, exceptional teaching ability, strong scholarly promise, experience integrating the humanities / social sciences and medicine, and demonstrated commitment to enriching the departmental ethos of collegiality and collaboration.  All faculty in the College of Medicine are expected to seek extramural funding, so a record of successful grant writing is highly desirable. 

Please send curriculum vita and statement of research, teaching, and professional interests to Kimberly R. Myers, Ph.D., Chair, Humanities / Social Sciences Search Committee, Department of Humanities, H 134, Penn State College of Medicine, 500 University Drive, Hershey, PA  17033-2390.

Review of applications has begun. 

Penn State is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity, and the diversity of its work force.
12/08-2/09

ASSISTANT OR ASSOCIATE
DEPARTMENT OF BIOETHICS
DALHOUSIE

The Department of Bioethics in the Faculty of Medicine at Dalhousie University is strategically positioned to engage in and contribute to the critical analysis of moral and social issues related to health, health care, and health policy at local, national and international levels. We are committed, with our colleagues in the Faculty of Medicine, "to providing leadership, in partnership with others, in serving the broad health needs of individuals and communities." Indeed, we take seriously our responsibility to advocate for social change and understand all aspects of our bioethics work to contribute to this role.

The Department of Bioethics invites applications for a full-time position at the rank of Assistant or Associate effective July 1, 2009, subject to budgetary approval. We seek a colleague with the potential to establish an active research program and teaching interests that complement existing areas of the Department. The individual will be expected to make a strong contribution to the mission statement of the Faculty of Medicine and of the Department of Bioethics. The areas of Bioethics expertise are open. The successful candidate will contribute to three integrated activities: scholarly work that contributes to, and advances, the interdisciplinary field of bioethics; ethics education and capacity building within the Faculty of Medicine, healthcare institutions and communities; and, collaborative engagement with healthcare institutions, government and communities to provide ethics support that is attentive to diversity, inclusiveness and social justice. 

Salary and rank are commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Applicants should possess a PhD and/or an MD/Masters and have some experience in University level teaching. 

The Search Committee will begin its review of candidates immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Dalhousie University is an Employment Equity/Affirmative Action employer. The University encourages applications from qualified Aboriginal people, persons with a disability, racially visible persons and women.

Applicants should send their letter of application, curriculum vitae, teaching dossier or record of teaching effectiveness with a statement of teaching and research interests, 3-4 writing samples/reprints and arrange to have three references (two of which must be academic) sent under separate cover to:

Dr. Blye Frank
Head, Department of Bioethics
c/o Cheryl Bailey, Administrator
5849 University Avenue
Clinical Research Centre, Rm C-315
Halifax, NS B3H 4H7
12/08-2/09

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH
NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF ALLERGY AND INFECTIOUS DISEASES

Are you ready for an exciting career that could help improve millions of lives around the world? 

The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), has the following scientific opportunity available in the Human Subjects Protection Branch of the Division of Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (DAIDS).    The mission of DAIDS is to increase basic knowledge of the pathogenesis, natural history, and transmission of HIV disease and to support research that promotes progress in its detection, treatment, and prevention.

Research Ethics Specialist

The Research Ethics Specialist works in the Human Subjects Protection Branch at the Division of AIDS.  This position entails interpretation of ethical guidelines, regulations and policies for the protection of human participants in clinical research. The candidate chosen for this position will be involved in policy analysis and the development of guidance on critical ethical and human subjects issues relevant to DAIDS funded or supported research, and will participate in protocol review committees while providing advice on specific research protocols. 

The successful candidate will have in depth knowledge of ethical principles and guidelines applicable to research and familiarity with scholarly and empirical literature related to research ethics.  Experience with Federal regulations, policies, and procedures governing the protection of human participants in clinical trials is desirable, as well as familiarity with scientific aspects of clinical trials and clinical trial design issues.  Excellent written and verbal communication skills and U.S. Citizenship are required. 

For the complete vacancy announcement, education requirements, and information about application procedures, please visit http://www.usajobs.gov/: 

Health Specialist Announcement: NIAID-09-307582-MP and NIAID-09-307582-DE
Salary: $82,961 to $127,442 USD Per Year

Nurse Consultant Announcement: NIAID-09-307584-DH     
Salary: $82,961 to $127,442 USD Per Year

Applications must be submitted to a Human Resource Specialist by December 19, 2008.

For further information related to the Human Subjects Protection Branch at the Division of AIDS, contact Liza Dawson at dawsonl@niaid.nih.gov.

DHHS, NIH and NIAID are Proud to be Equal Opportunity Employers.
11/08-01/09

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, CENTER FOR HEALTHCARE ETHICS
CEDARS-SINAI MEDICAL CENTER

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, one of the nation's premier healthcare institutions, is seeking an Assistant Director for the Center for Healthcare Ethics.  Working closely with the Center's Director, the Assistant Director will help organize and implement Center programming through active participation in a range of service, educational, and scholarly activities.  Chief among these is the Clinical Ethics Consultation Service, which is the clinical service arm of the Center and for which the Assistant Director will maintain a key leadership role.  Other essential duties of this position include:

• Assist in leading educational sessions regarding clinical and research ethics issues for medical staff, house staff, medical students, nursing staff, and others as appropriate.
• Serve on Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and Cedars-Sinai Medical Staff Committees, including the Bioethics Committee, IRB, etc.
• Contribute to the scholarly mission of the Center for Healthcare Ethics by encouraging research in healthcare ethics issues encountered at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center as well as authoring/co-authoring original essays and articles for publication.

Candidates should have the following qualifications:

• An advanced degree (preferably Ph.D.) with specific focus on, and expertise and training in, healthcare ethics.
• Experience in performing clinical ethics consultation.
• Demonstrated ability to create and implement educational experiences for all levels of healthcare professionals.
• Evidence of or potential for professional scholarship in healthcare ethics.

Academic appointment is available through Cedars-Sinai's Professorial Series and UCLA School of Medicine's professoriate, with rank and track commensurate with experience/productivity.

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, a state-of-the-art, 952 bed, tertiary acute care academic medical center, is committed to excellence in compassionate patient care, research, and community programs designed to improve the lives of our patients.  We are proud to be ranked as one of America's top hospitals in US News and World Report's 2008 Honor Roll and one of only six hospitals nationwide to receive Magnet designation three times in a row.

If interested in this opportunity to join a growing healthcare ethics program and work within a flourishing clinical and academic environment, please send a curriculum vitae and list of references to:

Stuart G. Finder, Ph.D.
Director, Center for Healthcare Ethics
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
444 S. San Vicente Blvd, Suite 706
Los Angeles, CA  90048
Email: stuart.finder@cshs.org

Cedars-Sinai encourages and welcomes diversity in the workplace.  AA/EEO
11/09-01/09

Position:  Regional Ethicist - Full Time (1)     
File #:  08611

Compensation: $91, 357.00 annual salary + benefits

Dept/Health System:  Ethics Program - Trillium Health Centre (1.0 FTE)
   (Credit Valley Hospital purchasing 0.8 FTE of position)

Hours Of Work/Shifts: Primarily Monday to Friday 37.5 hours per week - Some local travel required.

Key Qualifications and Skills:

• Doctorate or Masters Degree in bioethics or equivalent field
• Post-graduate fellowship training in clinical and organizational ethics
• Professional experience in a clinical setting
• Experience with planning for, and implementing administrative systems associated with bioethics programs and policies
• Skills in bioethics leadership, communication, consulting, teaching, facilitation/ mediation, relationship and team building

Primary Responsibilities:
The Regional Ethicist is an employee of Trillium Health Centre and a member of Trillium's Ethics Program, reporting to Trillium's Ethicist. The Regional Ethicist's primarily responsibility is to provide ethics services to health service providers within the regional boundaries of the Mississauga-Halton Local Health Integration Network (MH-LHIN) who purchase those services from Trillium. 

The primary purchaser of the Regional Ethicist's services is Credit Valley Hospital (CVH).  The Regional Ethicist will provide services to CVH 4 days per week (0.8 FTE) and be resident at CVH during that period with an office and admin support.  The remaining one day per week (0.2 FTE) will be at Trillium and/or other health service providers within the MH-LHIN who purchase the Regional Ethicist's services.

The services provided by this position include leading and driving ethics initiatives and programs, and providing direct and indirect support to clinical and organizational practice through:

1. Program Building and Leadership

• Identifying the bioethics needs of the health service provider and developing specific goals related to the services they are purchasing
• At CVH this involves leading a comprehensive Ethics Program in planning, visioning, operational oversight, and program evaluation, and having accountability for outcomes and achievements

2. Clinical and Organizational Consultation:

• Establishing and providing accessible consultation services to staff, patients and their families as needed
• Supporting relevant organizational committees and working groups

3. Education:

• Providing comprehensive ethics education and resources to clinical staff, managers, patients and families, and the public

4. Policy Development and Implementation:

• Supporting and facilitating development and implementation of policies, procedures and guidelines that align with the values of the health service providers and reflect current ethical standards or trends

5. Research Ethics Support

• Providing services as needed by health service provider (e.g., research ethics consultation and policy/procedure development, ex-officio review of research protocols, REB membership, etc.)
• At CVH, this involves REB membership

Additional Responsibilities

• To conduct and stimulate research in the field of bioethics
• To participate in the Regional Bioethics Group (a community of practice for Bioethicists in Southern Ontario)

"We each play a role in Transforming the Health Care Experience"
At Trillium the following Standards for Behaviour Show our commitment to each other, to our patients and their families: Respect • Communication • Safety • Accountability • Courtesy Privacy • Commitment to Co-Workers • Appearance

To apply, please submit your resume online at www.trilliumhealthcentre.org, or email to dragona@thc.on.ca with the subject line:  Regional Ethicist; or you can mail it to:  Trillium Health Centre, Human Resources, Clinical and Administration Building, 100 Queensway West, Mississauga, Ontario, L5B 1B8 or Fax to (905) 848-5598.  We thank all applicants for their interest in this position, however only qualified candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
11/09-01/09

Position Announcement
Newly Revised

Center for Medical Humanities, Compassionate Care, and Bioethics
School of Medicine, Department of Preventive Medicine

Stony Brook University's new Center for Medical Humanities, Compassionate Care, and Bioethics is responsible for the medical school's extensive and highly regarded educational programs, and for initiatives across the university. 

The Center seeks a faculty member for a tenurable position in the ethical and/or empirical study of altruism and compassion, as these pertain to professionalism, health, healthcare, and bioethics. He or she should be broadly familiar with the dynamic new field of positive psychology and character strengths, and be able to assume a formative leadership role in an emerging multidisciplinary compassionate care and altruism research program.  The successful candidate should be able to interact well with faculty in the humanities, as well as in the sciences and health fields, while working closely with the Center Director, Stephen G. Post, Ph.D.

Candidates must hold a Ph.D., be experienced teaching and mentoring in healthcare settings, and be willing to collaborate in graduate and undergraduate education.  Candidates must demonstrate a record of teaching, research, publication and service to allow appointment at the rank of associate professor.  To qualify for an appointment as an Associate Professor, the candidates must meet the School of Medicine's criteria for Appointment, Promotion and Tenure and must have an established reputation and record of research or scholarly activity. Excellent interpersonal skills and a proven ability to work in a team context are important.

Stony Brook University is committed to increasing representation of women and minorities among its faculty and particularly encourages applications from such candidates.
Deadline: February 20, 2009, or until the position is filled.

Applicants should send a complete curriculum vitae and cover letter to:
  Secretary, Search Committee
  Center for Medical Humanities, Compassionate Care, and Bioethics
  Stony Brook University
  Stony Brook, New York 11794-8335
11/08-01/09

Northwestern University

Position: 1-year (with possibility of extension) Research, Post-Doctoral or Graduate Fellowship
Center for Bioethics, Science and Society, Northwestern University

Short Description: 1 year Research and/or Post-Graduate, or Graduate Fellowship at Northwestern University's Center for Bioethics, Science, and Society. The research will focus on ethical, theological, legal, social, and cultural issues in oncofertility. Scholarship from a wide range of humanities and social science disciplines is encouraged.

Detailed Description:

The Center for Bioethics, Science, and Society seeks applications for a 1-year Research Assistantship, Post-Graduate, or Graduate Fellowship in Ethics and Oncofertility starting immediately.

The fellow is funded through an NIH grant at the Northwestern University Oncofertility Consortium, education, public outreach (conferences), and projects on the ethical and societal issues of oncofertility.

This fellow will collaborate with project PI Laurie Zoloth, as well as other scholars in bioethics, philosophy, religion, law, economics, as well as physicians and scientists at Northwestern and across the nation on varied projects undertaken in this grant.  Some of these projects include: developing projects on ethics and oncofertility (such as designing and teaching courses); publishing articles on the ethics of oncofertility; organizing collaborative discussions amongst colleagues involved in the ethics and oncofertility project; and designing, planning, and organizing an international conference on the ethics of oncofertility.  This fellow will also attend national conferences on the ethics of oncofertility, and is expected to attend Oncofertility Consortium meetings to remain current on cutting-edge research and concomitant emerging ethical issues.   The goal is to not only research the ethical implications of oncofertility, but also develop collaborative relationships and programs between the bioethics, humanities, and science communities.

In exchange for this excellent opportunity to enter an emerging bioethics conversation on oncofertility, work collaboratively with leading scholars and scientists, publish extensively, and gain experience in organizing an national conference, remuneration is $30,000 + benefits. This funding is guaranteed through 2010, based upon renewal of the grant; however, the applicant is welcome and encouraged to seek outside funding sources to supplement or extend this position.

Individuals that are self-directed, self-motivated, and hard-working are desired.  The ethics of oncofertility is an emerging field.  Strong, bright individuals are needed to develop and lead the conversation.

Minimum Reqs:
RA: BA (Philosophy, Religion preferred), extensive background in ethics; demonstrates strong leadership qualities; MA (Phil, Rel, Bioethics, Public Policy)
Post-Doc: PhD(listed above) or JD **will have greater intellectual and program development autonomy (ie opportunities for presentations, teaching, publishing, applying for collaborative grants, etc.)**

To apply, please email a CV & writing sample (12-20 pages in length) to bioethics@northwestern.edu  (Attn: Bryan Breau, Onco & Ethics Position). Also, 2 letters of recommendation are required (may also be emailed or faxed).

We encourage you to send us your application (and letters of rec.) as soon as possible.  Thank you.

We look forward to reading your application!

Please send applications to:
bioethics@northwestern.edu
Subject: ATTN: Bryan Breau, Onco & Ethics Position
 
Letters of recommendation to:
Bryan Breau
Center for Bioethics, Science, and Society
Northwestern University
676 North Saint Clair St., Suite 1260
Chicago, IL 60611
 
312/926.2990 (ph)
312/926.3023 (f)
11/08-1/09

 


Northwestern University

Position: 1-year (with possibility of extension) Research, Graduate or Post-Doctoral Fellowship
Center for Bioethics, Science and Society, Northwestern University

Short Description: 1 year Research, Graduate, or Post-Graduate Fellowship at Northwestern University's Center for Bioethics, Science, and Society. The research will focus on ethical, theological, legal, social, and cultural issues in nanotechnology. Scholarship from a wide range of humanities and social science disciplines is encouraged.

Detailed Description:

The Center for Bioethics, Science, and Society seeks applications for a 1-year Research Assistantship, Graduate or Post-Graduate Fellowship in Ethics and Nanotechnology starting immediately.

The fellow is funded through an NSF grant at the Northwestern University Nanoscale Science and Engineering Center (NSEC) for research, education, public outreach (conferences), and projects on the ethical and societal issues of nanotechnology.

This fellow will collaborate with project PI Laurie Zoloth, as well as other scholars in bioethics, philosophy, religion, law, economics, as well as physicians and scientists at Northwestern and across the nation on varied projects undertaken in this grant.  Some of these projects include: developing projects on ethics and nanotechnology (such as designing and teaching courses); publishing articles on the ethics of nanotechnology; organizing collaborative discussions amongst colleagues involved in the ethics and nanotechnology project; and designing, planning, and organizing an international conference on the ethics of nanotechnology.  This fellow will also attend national conferences on the ethics of nanotechnology, and is expected to attend NSEC lab meetings to remain current on cutting-edge nanoscience research at the NU NSEC and concomitant emerging ethical issues.   The goal is to not only research the ethical implications of nanotechnologies, but also develop collaborative relationships and programs between the bioethics, humanities, and science communities.

In exchange for this excellent opportunity to enter an emerging bioethics conversation on nanoscience and technology, work collaboratively with leading scholars and scientists, publish extensively, and gain experience in organizing an national conference, remuneration is $30,000 + benefits. This funding is guaranteed through 2010, based upon renewal of the grant; however, the applicant is welcome and encouraged to seek outside funding sources to supplement or extend this position.

Individuals that are self-directed, self-motivated, and hard-working are desired.  The ethics of nanotechnology is an emerging field.  Strong, bright individuals are needed to develop and lead the conversation.

Minimum Reqs:
RA: BA (Philosophy, Religion preferred), extensive background in ethics; demonstrates strong leadership qualities; MA (Phil, Rel, Bioethics, Public Policy)
Post-Doc: PhD(listed above) or JD **will have greater intellectual and program development autonomy (ie opportunities for presentations, teaching, publishing, applying for collaborative grants, etc.)**

To apply, please email a CV & writing sample (12-20 pages in length) to bioethics@northwestern.edu  (Attn: Bryan Breau, Nano & Ethics Position). Also, 2 letters of recommendation are required (may also be emailed or faxed).

We encourage you to send us your application (and letters of rec.) as soon as possible.  Thank you.

We look forward to reading your application!

Please send applications to:
bioethics@northwestern.edu
Subject: ATTN: Bryan Breau, Nano & Ethics Position
 
Letters of recommendation to:
Bryan Breau
Center for Bioethics, Science, and Society
Northwestern University
676 North Saint Clair St., Suite 1260
Chicago, IL 60611
 
312/926.2990 (ph)
312/926.3023 (f)
11/08-1/09

BIOETHICS POSITION at UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-MADISON

The University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health is currently seeking applications for a full-time, fully-funded tenure track faculty position in the Department of Medical History and Bioethics at any rank. We seek a colleague with an active research program and teaching interests that complement existing areas in biomedical ethics, health and society, and medical history.  Special consideration will be given to candidates with experience in and commitment to clinical ethics, and to candidates with the potential for leadership of the Bioethics Program.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is a major research university with leadership in stem cell research, translational medicine, international health, environmental health, and nanotechnology, in addition to special attention to public health, family medicine and rural health.  The Department has faculty trained in philosophy, law, medicine, anthropology, disability studies, medical history, and welcomes scholars who have interests in working with an interdisciplinary core of researchers.

Candidates must have a graduate degree in medicine, nursing, law, philosophy, social sciences, public health, or other disciplines relevant to bioethics.  Joint appointments with other campus units will be considered as appropriate. Interested candidates should send a cover letter, a curriculum vita, and contact information for three references. The committee will begin reviewing applications Dec 16, 2008. 

PVL #60254
Susan E. Lederer, Ph.D.
Attn: Ms. Jean von Allmen
MHB
1300 University Ave Room 1135
Madison, WI  53706-1532
For additional information, email: jmvonall@wisc.edu

Additional information can be found at: http://www.ohr.wisc.edu/pvl/pv_060254.html


Unless confidentiality is requested in writing, information regarding the applicants must be released upon request. Finalists cannot be guaranteed confidentiality. Wisconsin Caregiver Law applies. A background check will be conducted prior to hiring.
The University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. 
11/08-1/09

 


Caplan Chair in Biomedical Ethics and Medical Humanities

The Program in Bioethics and Humanities at the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine invites applications from physician-ethicists for the Richard M. Caplan Chair in Biomedical Ethics and Medical Humanities.  This endowed chair is a 5-year renewable appointment.  The candidate's position will be supported by the chair's endowment, the Program in Bioethics and Humanities, and the appropriate clinical department in the College that will provide the candidate's primary academic appointment. 

Candidates must (1) be eligible for tenure at the rank of full professor at the University of Iowa; (2) show evidence of national and international recognition as a scholar in bioethics; (3) show accomplishments in teaching, mentoring, patient care, and professional service; and (4) hold an MD degree or equivalent and board-certification, be eligible for licensure in Iowa, and intend to continue practicing clinical medicine. 

Candidates of all clinical backgrounds and research interests are encouraged to apply.  A track record of extramural funding is highly desirable, and the ideal candidate would have a publication record in both conceptual scholarship and empirical research. 

The major portion of the successful applicant's effort will be devoted to research and scholarship, including pursuit of external funding to enhance independent and collaborative scholarly opportunities.  He or she will also help advance teaching in bioethics by participating in established activities and initiating new educational offerings. Clinical duties will be determined by the applicant's clinical department. 

The Carver College of Medicine ranks 12th among public institutions in National Institutes of Health funding, and the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics trains over 600 residents and fellows annually. 

The University of Iowa is located in Iowa City, a vibrant community located in southeastern Iowa that offers nationally ranked primary and secondary schools, literary, musical and cultural opportunities, and Big 10 sporting events. 

Applicants should submit a cover letter describing their qualifications for the position, a curriculum vitae, and names and addresses of five professional referees who may be contacted using the JOBS@IOWA on-line application resource for requisition # 56164, which is accessible at:  http://jobs.uiowa.edu/faculty/view/56164

For further information, please visit the Program's website at: www.medicine.uiowa.edu/bemh/ and direct inquiries to: 

Lauris C. Kaldjian, MD, PhD
Director, Program in Bioethics and Humanities
University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine
Telephone: 319-335-6706
Email address:  lauris-kaldjian@uiowa.edu
Postal address:  1-106 Medical Education Building
500 Newton Road, Iowa City, IA 52242-1190
The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.
Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.
11/08-1/09

Physician Ethicist
Weill Cornell Medical College

The Division of Medical Ethics at Weill Cornell Medical College invites applications for a full-time academic physician ethicist.  The successful candidate will conduct clinical ethics case consultations, take an active role in undergraduate and graduate medical education, and take a leadership role in conducting research and scholarship in medical ethics.  The physician ethicist will also assume clinical activities. 

Weill Cornell Medical College is located on the Upper East Side of Manhattan within a neighborhood complex of some of the most esteemed institutions of medicine and science: NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Rockefeller University, and the Hospital for Special Surgery.

Qualifications include an MD degree from an accredited medical college; board certification in an accredited specialty (internal medicine preferred); training in clinical ethics; and expertise in ethics case consultation.  Candidates should have an established record of scholarly publications, teaching, and a demonstrated record of extramural support.  

Faculty rank and salary are dependent on training, prior accomplishments, and experience.

Send a cover letter, CV, list of 3 references and 2 writing samples (published or in press) to:  Joseph J. Fins, M.D., Chief, Division of Medical Ethics, Professor of Medicine and Public Health, Weill Cornell Medical College, 435 East 70th Street, Suite 4J, New York, NY 10021

Weill Cornell Medical College is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer/educator.
10/08-12/08

Director of Clinical Ethics Consultation

The Department of Humanities at the Penn State College of Medicine and the Milton S. Hershey Medical Center is pleased to announce the search for full time, tenure-track faculty who will serve as the Director of Clinical Ethics Consultation and be appointed at the assistant or associate professor level beginning July 1, 2009.

PROFESSIONAL & PERSONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Advanced training in medical ethics as demonstrated by a relevant doctoral degree or by a clinical degree along with graduate level training at the master or fellowship level
• Experience conducting clinical ethics consults
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Leadership and teaching experience
• Ability to collaborate effectively and build consensus
• Documented ability to work with diverse groups of health care providers
• Experience collaborating with interdisciplinary health care teams

POSITION DESCRIPTION
Approximately 50% effort will be devoted to the administrative assignment:

• Directing the six member Ethics Consultation Service for a large tertiary care medical center
• Conducting clinical ethics consultations
• Providing ongoing training and education of consult service members
• Conducting clinical ethics education throughout the hospital, including case conferences with physicians, nurses and students
• Service on relevant college and medical center committees

The remaining 50% effort will be devoted to the academic assignment.  This will include scholarship, teaching, and program development in the Department of Humanities, and/or patient-care activities in a clinical department for persons trained and certified as clinicians.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

• Chair of the Ethics Committee for administrative effort
• Chair of the Department of Humanities for academic effort
• Clinical Department Chair (if relevant) for clinical effort

SALARY
Salary will be commensurate with the candidate's background, training, experience, and academic rank

The Department of Humanities at the Penn State College of Medicine was established in 1967, and was the first such department at any U.S. medical school.  The Department provides an academic home for seven core faculty members covering a spectrum of fields within the humanities.  It plays an essential role in undergraduate medical education, provides enrichment for residents, fellows, faculty and staff, and serves as a focal point for applying the humanities to all academic medical center missions (see http://www.hmc.psu.edu/humanities/).  Additionally, the Doctors Kienle Center for Humanistic Medicine is closely allied to the Department of Humanities, and provides further support for projects and programs aiming to render the delivery of health care more humanely at the local and national levels.

Applications and nominations are invited.

Interested individual should send a cover letter along with a recent CV by Jan 5, 2009 to:

Benjamin H. Levi, MD, PhD
Associate Professor
Department of Humanities, C1743
Penn State College of Medicine
500 University Drive
Hershey, PA, 17033
BHLEVI@psu.edu

Penn State University is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity and the diversity of its workforce.
10/08-12/08

FACULTY POSITION, MEDICAL HISTORY AND BIOETHICS

The University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health is currently seeking applications for a full-time, fully-funded faculty position in the Department of Medical History and Bioethics at any rank. We seek a colleague with an active research program and teaching interests that complement existing areas in biomedical ethics, health and society, and medical history.  Special consideration will be given to candidates who address issues of population health or public health ethics, and social medicine.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is a major research university with leadership in stem cell research, translational medicine, international health, environmental health, and nanotechnology, in addition to special attention to public health, family medicine and rural health.  The Department has faculty trained in history, philosophy, law, medicine, anthropology, religious studies, science and technology studies, disability studies, women's studies, environmental studies, and would welcome scholars who similarly have interests in working with an interdisciplinary core of researchers.

Candidates must have a graduate degree in social sciences, public health, medicine, law, philosophy, or other disciplines relevant to bioethics, medical history and social medicine.  Joint appointments with other campus units will be considered as appropriate. Interested candidates should send a cover letter, a curriculum vita, and contact information for three references. The committee will begin reviewing applications Dec 16, 2008. 

PVL #60253
Susan E. Lederer, Ph.D.
Attn: Ms. Jean von Allmen
Medical History and Bioethics
1300 University Ave,  Room 1135
Madison, WI  53706-1532
Email: jmvonall@wisc.edu

Additional information can be found at: http://www.ohr.wisc.edu/pvl/pv_060253.html

Unless confidentiality is requested in writing, information regarding the applicants must be released upon request. Finalists cannot be guaranteed confidentiality. Wisconsin Caregiver Law applies. A background check will be conducted prior to hiring.
The University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health is an Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action Employer. 
10/08-12/08

Fellowship in Clinical Ethics
The Clinical Ethics Center of Memorial Health System is now accepting applications for our 2 year post doctorate fellowship in clinical ethics. Fellows will be integrally involved in the activities of the center, including: empirical research in clinical ethics, ethics consultation, education of clinical staff, community outreach, policy and program development; and education of medical students, residents, and fellows at SIU School of Medicine. This is a great opportunity for a person interested in clinical ethics to get experience in a busy and vibrant clinical ethics center.

Eligibility: Applicants should have a terminal degree. Education and/or training in ethics is a must. Experience or training in empirical research methods/grant preparation is a plus.  Fellows will be selected based, in part, on the applicant's ability to meet the current needs of the center. Stipend: $40,000.  Applications will be reviewed as they are received.

Memorial Medical Center is a tertiary care, community and academic affiliated hospital located in the Illinois state capital. Center faculty also serve as adjunct faculty in the Medical Humanities Program at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine.

Interested persons should send a letter of interest along with their c.v. to

Fellowship Program
Clinical Ethics Center
Memorial Medical Center
701 N. First Street - MMC Mail Box #42
Springfield, Illinois
62781 0001
or email materials to:
ldillon@siumed.edu
10/08-12/08

 


AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION
Senior Research Associate

Description
Join the Ethics Staff at the American Medical Association, the nation's largest professional Association of physicians.  As the Sr Research Associate, you will make a significant contribution to the development and growth of the Institute for Ethics at the AMA by leading and coordinating research programs and projects of the Institute. Salary 53K-75K per year.

Position Dimensions:
1.  Doctoral Degree with specialization in medicine, bioethics, health policy or other related fields strongly preferred. Masters Degree with specialization in bioethics, public health, health policy or related field required.
2.  Substantive experience in ethics and/or health services research is required, preference will be given to those with experience in conducting empirical research, especially survey research, interpreting data, and writing reports.
3.  Proven track record of success in securing funding for research and in carrying out grants on time and on budget.
4.  Experience with medical practice, organized medicine, and related organizations preferred.
5.  Formal education, other training, or experience in health care ethics.
6.  Strong research, analytical, and critical thinking skills required.
7.  Strong presentation and public speaking skills required.
8.  Superior written communication skills required, including experience in writing for medical and ethics peer-review publication. EOE
Contact: Loren Scannell
Human Resources Representative
American Medical Association
312-464-4234
loren.scannell@ama-assn.org
10/08-12/08

The Center for Bioethics & Human Dignity, Deerfield, IL
Executive Director
 
The Center for Bioethics & Human Dignity exists to equip thought leaders to engage the issues of bioethics using the tools of rigorous research, conceptual analysis, charitable critique, leading-edge publication, and effective teaching.  CBHD seeks qualified candidates for the position of Executive Director.  This is so much more than a job. It is a chance to make a difference in our world. The opportunity at CBHD will be irresistible for a person who:

• Seeks to help realign our culture's moral compass
• Advocates for those who are defenseless, marginalized, or voiceless
• Sees the dignity and value of human life as God-given and wonderful to cherish
• Believes in the strategic importance of equipping others to make a difference
• Wants to spend the next stage of his or her life making an impact on future generations
• The Executive Director is responsible for the broad oversight of CBHD including overall vision, planning, direction, and financial viability. This will include communication of the core message and building external partnerships-all in concert with strategic goals, objectives, and values.

The Executive Director is the primary spokesperson for CBHD. The Executive Director is responsible for providing the strategic direction for the work of the Center and building relationships with a strong core of CBHD Fellows to publish, speak, and engage.  He or she will provide leadership for cultivating ongoing relationships with existing and potential donors.

For more information related to this position, please visit
http://cbhd.org/employment/cbhd_director.html

To apply, please email or postal main resume/CV and a 1 page statement of interest to:

Steve Geggie
Trinity International University
2065 Half Day Rd.
Deerfield, IL 60015
sgeggie@tiu.edu
10/08-12/08

Assistant Professor of Biomedical Humanities. 

Hiram College's Center for Literature, Medicine and Biomedical Humanities invites applications for a full time, tenure track faculty position in literature and medicine to begin in the Fall of ‘09.  The Center is the oldest of Hiram's six centers of excellence, and its innovative programming and Biomedical Humanities curriculum are supported by an NEH endowment.  The successful candidate will teach interdisciplinary undergraduate courses in medical humanities, emphasizing use of literature or arts to examine topics such as, bioethics, aging, illness, and health care disparities.   Opportunities also exist to teach within our Graduate Interdisciplinary Studies program.  The successful candidate may also help with the editing of the Center's literature and medicine series from Kent State University Press, annual summer seminars for health care professionals, bioethicists, literary scholars and students, and other center initiatives.  This new position is part of a team of faculty teaching interdisciplinary courses that serve Hiram's biomedical humanities majors, nursing students, masters' students, and many other majors.  Our unique 12-3 semester plan allows for traditional and intensive courses, as well as faculty lead study abroad opportunities.  Hiram College is recognized as one of the best liberal arts colleges in the U.S., with a strong tradition in the natural sciences and humanities.  Our graduates get into the top medical, veterinary, and graduate school programs, as well as into jobs in industry, not-for profit, and government.  The ideal candidate will have a PhD in humanities or the arts, with experience in health care and bioethics.  Submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, and names and telephone numbers of three professional references as word documents to Dr. Michael Blackie, Search Chair by email at LitMed@hiram.edu. Review of applications will begin November 1 and will continue until the position is filled.  Hiram College is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to Excellence through Diversity.  (www.hiram.edu)
10/08-12/08

Assistant Professor, Department of Bioethics and Humanities
University of Washington School of Medicine

Full time, tenure-track position at the Assistant or early Associate Professor level, contingent on budgetary approval.  Responsibilities include research in medical humanities and/or bioethics, teaching in undergraduate and graduate programs, and service.   Will be expected to develop independent, extramurally funded research and participate in collaborative research and teaching.

We welcome applications from candidates with training in a variety of bioethics/humanities fields - Philosophy, History, Religious Studies, Literature, Anthropology, Sociology, Health Policy, Public Health, or other related fields to complement and expand current faculty interests.

Candidates must have a doctoral degree prior to appointment. To learn more about our multidisciplinary department, faculty, and this position, visit our website: http://depts.washington.edu/mhedept/. 

Applications received by December 15, 2008 will be assured consideration.  Applications must include a curriculum vitae with a complete list of publications, grants, and teaching experience; a summary of research interests and future plans; one writing sample; and three references (confidential letters to be sent directly from reference). Please submit materials to:

Search Committee
UW School of Medicine
Department of Bioethics & Humanities
Box 357120
Seattle, WA  98195-7120

For more information, contact the Search Committee Chair, Dr. Benjamin Wilfond at bwilfond@u.washington.edu.   Anticipated start date is September 1, 2009.

University faculty engage in teaching, research and service. The University of Washington is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer.  The University is building a culturally diverse faculty and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and covered veterans.  The University of Washington, a recipient of the 2006 Alfred P. Sloan award for Faculty Career Flexibility, is committed to supporting the work-life balance of its faculty.
10/08-12/08

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

Chief of Research & Senior Research Scholar
The Hastings Center

Position
The Hastings Center seeks applications and nominations for the full-time, permanent position of Chief of Research and Senior Research Scholar. This new position offers a superb opportunity for an accomplished leader and energetic scholar to lead the Center's Research Department at an exciting time in our 40-year history. The position is based in Garrison, New York and reports to the Center's President.

Duties
The Chief of Research will develop and conduct grant-funded research projects in collaboration with colleagues inside and outside the Hastings Center. She or he will also lead the Center's eight research scholars to identify and sharpen project ideas and shape them into fundable research projects. The successful candidate will continue as a productive writer and presenter, and will be an active participant in the Center's Bioethics and the Public Interest Initiative, which aims to promote thoughtful public conversation about ethical issues in health care and the life sciences.

Qualifications
The successful candidate:

• Will have demonstrated scholarly expertise in more than one of the Hastings Center's three areas of interest: health care and medicine; ethics and public health policy; and emerging technologies and biotechnology. Candidates and nominators can visit the Center's website, www.thehastingscenter.org, for information about the Center's current activities in these areas.
• Will hold a relevant terminal degree, and will have a minimum of 10 years of relevant scholarly experience in bioethics or a closely related field, with outstanding credentials as a scholar and writer. A degree in bioethics is not required.
• Will have a track record of developing and securing competitive funding for ambitious research projects.
• Will be a talented public speaker, with exceptional interpersonal skills.
• Will have demonstrated skill in leadership and mentoring. Experience in strategic planning and evaluation is desirable.

For more information about this position, or to nominate a candidate:

Contact Jodi Fernandes, Assistant to the President, at fernandesj@thehastingscenter.org. (Please include "Chief of Research" in the subject line.) Inquiries will be reviewed promptly and in confidence.
Applications and nominations should be received by December 1, 2008.

The Hastings Center is an independent, nonprofit, nonpartisan institution that since 1969 has been a leader in research, education, and policy on the ethical and social impact of advances in medicine, health care, and biotechnology. We are located in Garrison, New York, 50 miles north of New York City, and have a staff of 30 and an annual operating budget of $3.6 million. We offer a competitive salary commensurate with experience; health insurance, TIAA-CREF pension plan, generous vacation, sick leave, and holiday schedules; relocation reimbursement; research leave and other research support; and a collegial work environment in the beautiful Hudson Valley. We are an equal opportunity employer, actively committed to building a diverse staff and creating an inclusive environment for all employees. For more information, visit: www.thehastingscenter.org.
10/08-12/08

HARVARD UNIVERSITY, Boston, MA and UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD, UK. Joint Harvard-Oxford Uehiro Post-Doctoral Fellowship.

This Post-Doctoral Fellowship will be jointly held in the Harvard University Program in Ethics and Health and the Oxford Uehiro Centre for Practical Ethics at Oxford University. The recipient will spend 2 years at Oxford University (ideally the first two years) followed by 2 years at Harvard University. The Fellowship is devoted to furthering research and teaching in ethical issues arising in health care, research and public health. Draws on work in analytic moral and political philosophy to focus on ethical issues in health policy and population and international health, including health system reform, prioritization of health resources, social inequalities in health, controversies arising over international health research involving human subjects, and ethical dilemmas in the practice of public health and medical ethics more generally. Hallmarks of work in this area: concern with health as well as health care, emphasis on the developing world, engagement with economists and epidemiologists, expanding bioethics to address issues raised by demographic trends, attention to state responsibilities and constraints in public health. Fellowship is directed toward individuals wanting to add ethics and health to their field of competence. Applications welcomed from individuals who want to pursue work in more traditional bioethics. Full-time, four-year fellowship. Current stipend: $42,642 per year while at Harvard; £27,466 while at Oxford. Eligibility: Advanced degree required (PhD or equivalent, MD, JD, etc.) US citizenship not required. Applicants should have a career interest in research in bioethics, especially as it relates to health policy and population and international health. Successful applications in past included doctoral level preparation in analytic philosophy, economics, health policy or population health.

Application process:
Please forward the following documents to both Oxford and Harvard:
1) a cover letter with statement of research interests
2) current CV
3) a writing sample
4) three reference letters
5) transcripts (graduate and undergraduate.)

Deadline: December 12, 2008.

Electronic submission of application materials preferred.  Send to both: fholinko@hms.harvard.edu and miriam.wood@philosophy.ox.ac.uk

By mail:
Francesca A. Holinko
The Harvard University Program in Ethics and Health
651 Huntington Avenue, 6th floor
HSPH, François Xavier Bagnoud Building
Boston, MA 02115   USA

and :
Miriam Wood
Administrator and PA to the Director
Oxford Uehiro Centre for Practical Ethics
Suite 8, Littlegate House
16/17 St Ebbe's Street
Oxford, OX1 1PT   UK

Questions to Francesca Holinko, managing director, Harvard University Program in Ethics and Health, 617-432-3768, or fholinko@hms.harvard.edu and Miriam Wood, Oxford Uehiro Centre for Practical Ethics, 01865 286888, miriam.wood@philosophy.ox.ac.uk
10/08-12/08

Post-Doctoral Fellowships
Harvard University

The Post-Doctoral Fellowship in the Harvard University Program in Ethics and Health is devoted to furthering research and teaching in ethical issues arising in health care and public health. Draws on work in analytic moral and political philosophy to focus on ethical issues in health policy and population and international health, including health system reform, prioritization of health resources, social inequalities in health, controversies arising over international health research involving human subjects, and ethical dilemmas in the practice of public health. Hallmarks of work in this area: concern with health as well as health care, emphasis on the developing world, engagement with economists and epidemiologists, expanding bioethics to address issues raised by demographic trends, attention to state responsibilities and constraints in public health. Fellowship is directed toward individuals wanting to add ethics and health to their field of competence. Applications welcomed from individuals who want to pursue work in more traditional bioethics.

Full-time, two-year fellowship. Current stipend: $42,400 per year. Fellows participate in weekly seminar series,working groups, may take appropriate courses, and pursue own research under direction of faculty mentor.

Eligibility
Advanced degree required (PhD or equivalent, MD, JD, etc.). US citizenship not required. Applicants should have a career interest in research in bioethics, especially as it relates to health policy and population and international health. Successful applications in past included doctoral level preparation in analytic philosophy, economics, health policy or population health.

Application process
Please forward:
Cover letter with statement of research interests
Current CV
Writing sample
Three reference letters
Transcripts: graduate and undergraduate

Electronic submission of appliction materials preferred :  fholinko@hms.harvard.edu

By mail:
Francesca A. Holinko
The Harvard University Program in Ethics and Health
651 Huntington Avenue, 6th floor
c/o HSPH
François Xavier Bagnoud Building
Boston, MA 02115

Deadline: December 12, 2008

Questions to Francesca Holinko, 617-432-3768, or fholinko@hms.harvard.edu
10/08-12/08

CLINICAL ETHICS /HEALTH POLICY FELLOWSHIP WITH MASTER'S DEGREE -- The University of Chicago-MacLean Center for Clinical Medical Ethics invites recently trained physicians to apply for a two-year research fellowship in clinical ethics and health policy. Fellows are supervised in ethics consultation, conduct a mentor-guided research project, and pursue a Master's degree in a related field. This training program prepares physicians for academic careers combining clinical practice and ethical and policy issues. The stipend is $50,000 per year. Applications must be submitted by December 31, 2008 and are available at: http://medicine.uchicago.edu/centers/ccme/fellowships.htm. For questions, email Dr. Mark Siegler at msiegler@medicine.bsd.uchicago.edu. The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
10/08-12/08

Clinical Ethics Consultant

The Montefiore-Einstein Center for Bioethics seeks a full-time Clinical Ethicist for a fully funded position. The Clinical Ethicist will join Albert Einstein College of Medicine and Montefiore Medical Center, NY city institutions that have been national leaders in ethics consultation and education. The Clinical Ethicist will consult on both individual ethics cases and organizational issues, analyze and improve consultation practices, and help develop institutional bioethics policies.  The Ethics Consultant will join other Center associates in a range of ethics-related activities, including supervising medical students, residents and fellows; collaborating on innovative bioethics educational programs, and developing research and scholarship related to ethics consultation and related bioethics issues.

Qualified candidates will have a MD, JD, or graduate degree in social work, nursing or other health-related field; an additional degree in ethics is a benefit.  Candidates will demonstrate experience with clinical ethics consultation, as well as ethics teaching and program development.  Strong interpersonal and verbal/written communication skills are essential, as are the ability to work with all disciplines in the healthcare team, clinical teaching experience, and an understanding of clinical processes and problem solving.   Fluency in Spanish preferred. 

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package. Qualified candidates can email their resumes and cover letters as a Word attachment, labeled Clinical Ethicist, to: jobs@montefiore.org.  Please cc: tpowell@montefiore.org  We are an equal opportunity employer.
10/08-12/08

Clinical Ethicist
Faculty - Open Rank
The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center
 
At The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, the mission of the Section of Cancer Bioethics is to foster academic excellence in the field of clinical and cancer bioethics, through education, empirical research, and the skillful resolution of bioethical dilemmas arising in the course of cancer treatment.  Under the direction of the Chief of the Section of Cancer Bioethics, the Clinical Ethicist (Assistant/Associate/Full Professor) will participate fully in all the components of the Section of Cancer Bioethics including ethics consultation, educational efforts, policy recommendations, and research activities. This position directly impacts the ethical care of patients, the education of professionals and other personnel, and the research agenda of the Section of Cancer Bioethics.
 
The successful applicant should possess a Doctorate in Ethics or a related field or an M.D. and at least five years' experience with clinical ethics consultation, clinical ethics education, and inter-disciplinary collaboration and research.  Rank will be determined commensurate with experience.  Candidates should possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills and be committed to working in a context where clinical care, research, and teaching are closely integrated and mutually reinforcing. Experience with cancer care, end-of-life issues, and research ethics is desirable.
 
Competitive salary and exceptional benefits are offered.  Please send a curriculum vitae to: Colleen M. Gallaher, PhD, Chief, Clinical Ethics Service, The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, PO Box 301402, Unit 1430, Houston, Texas 77230-3722, E-mail: cmgallagher@mdanderson.org, or Fax to 713-745-0674.
 
The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability or veteran status, except where such distinction is required by law.  All positions at The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center are security sensitive and subject to examination of criminal history record information.
10/08-12/08

Assistant Professor of Medical Ethics

The University of Pennsylvania Center for Bioethics is recruiting an Assistant Professor in Medical Ethics.  For those attending the ASBH, we will be conducting individual informational meetings with potential candidates.  If interested in meeting to discuss this opening during the ASBH conference, please send a note to Autumn Fiester: fiester@mail.med.upenn.edu

The Department of Medical Ethics at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine seeks candidates for an Assistant Professor position in the tenure track. Responsibilities include research, graduate and undergraduate teaching, and participation in the Center for Bioethics' interdisciplinary programs and outreach activities. Applicants must have an M.D and/or Ph.D or equivalent degree and have demonstrated excellent qualifications in Education and Research.

The area of specialization is open. Applicants from all fields, including social sciences, humanities, law, and medicine, are encouraged to apply. Candidates must have a well-defined research program. MD, PhD, ScD, JD or other discipline-appropriate terminal degree(s) required. Candidates must show substantial promise of achieving a national reputation in Medical
Ethics/Bioethics.

Note: Three reference names are required with full contact information (including e-mail addresses). Electronic submissions are encouraged.

The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Women and minority candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Please submit curriculum vitae, a cover letter, and references to:

Dr. Pamela Sankar, Chair, Search Committee
University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine
Department of Medical Ethics
3401 Market Street - Suite 320
Philadelphia, PA 19104-3319
bioesrch@mail.med.upenn.edu
09/08-12/08

BIOETHICIST

Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences (KCUMB) announces a unique and exciting opportunity in Bioethics.  The University recently received stipulation to establish a new Masters of Arts degree in Bioethics.  Having successfully launched the new program this year, KCUMB seeks a Bioethicist who will partner with existing faculty to further shape and develop this new Masters degree.  The successful candidate must have a PhD degree in ethics (philosophical or religious) or other fields related to Bioethics, or a Masters in Bioethics, combined with an advanced clinician's degree (e.g., D.O., M.D., MA or Ph.D. in nursing, etc.), and some teaching experience in bioethics, preferably at the graduate level.  Responsibilities:  provide academic leadership and contribute to the education of students, including course offerings in the Bioethics degree program and some lectures for COM students; plan and execute research and scholarly endeavors; assist with the growth and expansion of the Bioethics program and the formation of partnership opportunities; assist in ensuring achievement of strategic goals and objectives; and contribute to the advancement of the university.  For additional information contact Richard Randolph, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Chair of Bioethics, rrandolph@kcumb.edu.

KCUMB, a growing institution with an emerging emphasis on research, recently completed a 46,000 sq ft building for bioscience research. The College of Osteopathic Medicine is Missouri's largest medical school and strives to hire outstanding faculty & staff to provide an exemplary medical education for approx 1,000 osteopathic medical and biosciences graduate students. Excellent pay is complemented with an exceptional benefits package. Located in the Northeast historic district of Kansas City, MO, near downtown and collaborating institutions, KCUMB is one of eight original key stakeholder institutions in the Kansas City Area Life Sciences Institute. www.kclifesciences.org

Salary and rank will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.  Interested candidates should submit a letter of interest for job #07-36, curriculum vitae, salary range requirements, a statement of each of the following:  teaching philosophy, research interests, and strengths for the position, and letters of recommendation from three references to:  Dawn Rohrs, Assistant Vice President for Human Resources, 1750 Independence Ave., Kansas City, MO 64106-1453, 1-800-234-4847, ext. 2371 or 816-283-2371; E-mail: employment@kcumb.edu, (MS Word or PDF only, please); Fax:  816-283-2285.  www.kcumb.edu.  Pre-employment drug screen and background checks required.  Tobacco Free environment.  EOE
08/08-12/08