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Duties include:

• Allocating program resources to maintain a balance of support to meet the field's needs;
• Assessing trends and opportunities in the field with assistance of advisory panel;
• Pursuing affirmative action and EEO goals in selection of reviewers, panelists, and grantees;
• Representing the program to the scientific community and the public;
• Facilitating the transfer of funds from other agencies;
• Establishing contacts and maintain active involvement in the program field through participation in meetings and conferences and by undertaking other relevant activities;
• Pursuing a personal scholarly agenda, with results presented at professional meetings and published in academic journals, as workload permits;
• Participating in interagency meetings, coordinating groups, special task groups, staff meetings and site visits;
• Interview and recommend selection of support staff.

Applicants must have a Ph.D. or equivalent experience in a scientific discipline supported by NSF. In addition, applicants must have six or more years of successful research, research administration, and/or managerial experience pertinent to the program of interest. Ideal candidates will also have expertise in the social studies of science, science policy, and/or ethics in science.

Closing Date: 02/29/2012

USAJOBS Link: http://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/308181400 You may also contact Kelly Moore kmoore@nsf.gov or Fred Kronz fkronz@nsf.gov for more 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 January 6, 2012

Research Director
The Edmond J. Safra Center for Ethics
Harvard University

Ethics Center seeks Research Director

Job description:

The Edmond J. Safra Center for Ethics invites applications for the position of Research Director. Working closely with the Center’s Director, Lawrence Lessig, the Research Director will coordinate the work of the Edmond J. Safra Research Lab (the Lab) by identifying and supporting research projects, both of fellows and external to the Center, and helping to design projects to meet the Lab’s objectives.

The Lab is in the second of a five-year project studying “institutional corruption.” “Institutional corruption” refers to influence, within an economy of influence, that weakens the effectiveness of an institution, especially by weakening public trust. We study a wide range of important institutions, with the ultimate goal of producing a set of practical tools that might be used both to understand the dynamic of institutional corruption and to respond to it. More information on the Lab’s project on institutional corruption can be found online at: www.ethics.harvard.edu/lab.

The Research Director will assist in identifying, recruiting, and selecting the research fellows and projects. He or she will also manage the broad range of research fellows and projects, both in residence and remote, who carry out the work of the Lab in a variety of different capacities. The Research Director will help plan and oversee a weekly seminar designing the work of the Lab, and evaluating its progress. He or she will support the Center’s Director by serving as a liaison between the research fellows for all Lab projects, and assisting the Director with short and long-range planning, policy development and implementation, and other projects such as writing the annual report.

The Research Director will be expected to help ensure continuity in research from one year to the next, while maintaining sustained focus on the overall aims of the Lab. In the final years of the project, the Lab will build on earlier project work to identify tools and remedies to “institutional corruption.”

Basic Qualifications: Strong scholarly interest in the subject of corruption, and institutional corruption. Strong vision and commitment to guiding the project to meet its objectives. Strong analytic, planning and organizational skills. Deep understanding of research methodology and processes. Ability to work in the context of a highly dynamic, multidisciplinary, and collaborative group environment.

The ideal candidate would have experience in both academic and start-up environments. He or she would add his or her own distinctive vision to the project, and be able to demonstrate success in both academic and practical contexts.

Term: This is a full-time, one-year appointment with the possibility of renewal, beginning in June 2012.

How to apply: All applications must be submitted through the Harvard Recruitment system here. To find the job posting, search using requisition number: 25551.

Posted January 4, 2012

Professor and Director of The Bioethics Institute
Loyola Marymount in Los Angeles
Los Angeles, California

The Bioethics Institute at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles seeks a professor of bioethics, associate level or higher, tenure-track, to serve as Director. LMU seeks a leading scholar in the interdisciplinary field of Bioethics to manage the Institute as well as to continue its development as a university-wide program that offers the opportunity for engaged learning and scholarship with the broader Los Angeles community and institutions. The Director will set the intellectual agenda for the Institute including the development and coordination of undergraduate, graduate and certificate programs. The Director will also be responsible for duties normal to such a position, including research and teaching, management of personnel and budget, and organizing a robust program of co-curricular activities.

Loyola Marymount, a comprehensive university in the mainstream of American Catholic higher education, seeks outstanding candidates who value its mission and share its commitment to academic excellence, the education of the whole person, and the building of a just society. LMU is an equal opportunity institution actively working to promote an intercultural learning community. Women and candidates of color are encouraged to apply. For more complete information about Loyola Marymount and The Bioethics Institute consult our website at: www.lmu.edu.

Candidates should submit 1) a letter of application, 2) curriculum vitae, and 3) research plans to Dr. Juan D. Mah y Busch, Chair of Search Committee, The Bioethics Institute, Loyola Marymount University, 1 LMU Drive, Suite 4500, Los Angeles, CA 90045-2659 postmarked by January 20, 2012. Full dossiers will be requested of selected candidates.

Re-Posted January 3, 2012

Research Centre Director
Centre for Applied Philosophy and Public Ethics (CAPPE)

- an Australian Research Council Special Research Centre

Charles Sturt University is extending advertising to fill the position of Research Centre Director -- Centre for Applied Philosophy and Public Ethics (CAPPE).
Applications close 04 March 2012
See -- http://www.csu.edu.au/jobs/vacancies/senior-appoint.htm

The Centre for Applied Philosophy and Public Ethics (CAPPE) is an Australian Research Council Special Research Centre involving a partnership between Charles Sturt University (CSU), Australian National University (ANU) and the University of Melbourne.

CAPPE commenced operations in 2000 and is now one of the world’s leading research centres in professional and applied ethics boasting a complement of over 20 academic research staff and over 50 postgraduate research students.

The successful candidate will hold a PhD in Philosophy or equivalent doctorate in a cognate area with a strong research track record in one or more fields of professional and applied ethics. Candidates must also have a background in university teaching/postgraduate supervision and curriculum development together with superior administration skills including in budget management and supervision of staff. Demonstrable leadership ability and communication and networking skills are a necessity.

This is an exciting and rare opportunity to lead a high profile, internationally recognised research centre in partnership with two other highly regarded Australian Universities.

Please visit our website: www.cappe.edu.au and www.csu.edu.au/research/dvc.

Applications Close: 31 January 2012

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 November 17, 2011

Washington and Lee University
The Roger Mudd Professor of Ethics

Washington and Lee University is seeking an outstanding teacher and a recognized scholar to serve as the first Roger Mudd Professor of Ethics and the first Director of the Roger Mudd Center for Ethics. The Mudd Professor should possess competence in normative ethics together with a strong research track record in one or more aspects of public or professional ethics. The successful candidate will hold a Ph.D. or equivalent degree with credentials appropriate for a tenured appointment at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor in one of the departments or schools at Washington and Lee. Administrative experience, and ideally experience with the organization and implementation of academic programming, will be a plus.

Roger Mudd, the distinguished journalist and author, graduated from Washington and Lee in 1950. He has recently provided the university with a generous endowment for the creation of a new center that will help to equip our students with the intellectual resources necessary for sound ethical deliberation. The Center will incorporate the activities of a long established program called “Society and the Professions.” This program, in existence since 1974, has sponsored speakers, symposia and institutes integrating the ethical dimensions of a liberal arts curriculum with professional and pre-professional education in business, journalism, law, medicine and environmental studies. The resources provided by Roger Mudd’s gift, together with the funds that support Society and the Professions, will create a dynamic campus organization able to enhance and expand ethical discourse and ethical education across the university.

The Director of the Mudd Center for Ethics will teach a reduced teaching load and facilitate the enhancement and integration of ethics courses across the curriculum. The Director will have primary administrative responsibility for planning and executing curricular and co-curricular programs serving students, faculty and the broader Washington and Lee community. The first Director will play a critical role in establishing the academic focus of the center and providing it with a distinctive campus identity.

Washington and Lee is a private, liberal arts university with approximately 2200 students, nestled in the Shenandoah Valley in Lexington, Virginia. One of the nation’s top liberal arts colleges, W&L is unique in having accredited programs in business administration, journalism, and accounting, plus a graduate School of Law. Established in 1749, it is the ninth oldest institution of higher learning in the nation. To learn more, please visit www.wlu.edu.

Please send applications, nominations, or expressions of interest to: Robert A. Strong, Interim Provost, Washington and Lee University, Lexington, VA 24450. A complete application would include a letter of interest, a vitae, names of potential referees, and optional selected supporting material. For full consideration, please submit applications before February 1, 2012.

W&L is an equal opportunity employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

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.

Association for Practical and Professional Ethics
Indiana University
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