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

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Assistant/Associate Professor - Clinical Ethicist

The Institute for the Medical Humanities (IMH) at the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston (UTMB) in collaboration with the Institutional Ethics Program invites applications for a tenure track faculty position. The successful candidate will join a multidisciplinary faculty in ethics, history, law, policy, literature, religious studies, and visual studies who engage in research and teaching of students in the health professions and graduate students in the biomedical sciences and humanities. UTMB is developing programs in health policy issues, transplantation, correctional health, infectious disease/biodefense, and translational medicine. The IMH is home of the nation’s only Ph.D. program in medical humanities.

Candidates should have a Ph.D., M.D., or relevant terminal degree, as well as substantial training and background in Clinical Ethics. Among other duties, the Clinical Ethicist will be responsible for: (1) Serving as a consultant for the Ethics Consultation Service; (2) Facilitating the development and
evaluation of clinical ethics initiatives of the Institutional Ethics Programs; (3) Implementing educational programs in ethics for health care practitioners, residents and students; (4) Assisting in expansion of current Clinical Ethics Teaching Rounds in the various hospitals and clinics of UTMB; (5) Serving on hospital committees, task forces and relevant community groups; and (6) Providing and expanding ethics initiatives in support of clinical, scientific  research, and translational programs, and (7) Participating in teaching, research and scholarship as expected of all IMH faculty. Prior experience with clinical ethics consultation is essential. Salary and rank is negotiable based on experience.

Applicants can upload their cover letter, CV and references as one document when applying online and therefore do not need to complete the Education and Work Experience section of the online application.

Please apply online at http://www.utmb.edu/hcm.  Job Opening ID 21522.  Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. UTMB is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution which proudly values diversity. Applicants of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
3/10-5/10

Social Sciences Position
Center for Learning Innovation
University of Minnesota Rochester

The University of Minnesota Rochester (www.r.umn.edu) invites applications for a social sciences position in sociology for its degree program Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences (BSHS). The successful candidate will work with other faculty to coordinate and teach an introductory sociology course, an ethics course, and other social sciences courses as appropriate, and staff a student tutoring center in the BSHS program. Duties include helping to prepare and teach primarily first-year courses, grading, staffing the Just ASK tutoring center (http://www.r.umn.edu/academics/just-ask/index.htm), supervising peer tutors, and related duties as assigned.

The instructor/coordinator will join the Center for Learning Innovation (CLI). CLI leads the development of an integrated, writing-enriched curriculum for a baccalaureate degree in the health sciences. It promotes a learner-centered, competency-based learning environment in which ongoing assessment guides and monitors student learning and is the basis for data-driven research on learning.

The successful candidate has a M.A./M.S. or Ph.D. (or equivalent) in Sociology or related field.  Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal) are required. Experience in instruction at the college level would be preferable. The successful candidate works well in interdisciplinary teams and is comfortable working independently.

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
Applications must be submitted online at https://employment.umn.edu. For application instructions and links, click on "Search Postings" and use the following job requisition number #165009.

For more information, to request disability accommodations, and/or to receive materials available in alternative formats, please contact Andrea Wilson, University of Minnesota Rochester, 300 University Square, 111 South Broadway, Rochester, MN 55904; fax 507-281-7794, phone 507-280-4650, e-mail wils1236@umn.edu.

The University of Minnesota is committed to the policy that all persons shall have equal access to its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status or sexual orientation. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
3/10-5/10

MEMORIAL HEALTH SYSTEM
SPRINGFIELD, IL

The Clinical Ethics Center (CEC) for Memorial Health System (MHS), a busy and well-integrated clinical ethics center, has an immediate opening for a staff bioethicist. Memorial Medical Center (MMC) is the flagship hospital for a diverse network of healthcare institutions. It is located in Springfield Illinois - the state capital - and is affiliated with Southern Illinois University School of Medicine. An adjunct appointment at the school is possible. Duties include ethics consultation; education of medical students and resident physicians; community outreach; policy development and review; support of our regional ethics consortium and research in clinical ethics. Requirements: terminal degree in relevant field (medicine-nursing/ philosophy-ethics/ law/ psychology, etc.). Training in ethics is essential and experience in a clinical setting is highly desirable. Applications will be accepted and reviewed as received. Please indicate a preferred start date. Please send cover letter, c.v., and (3) letters of recommendation to: ldillon@siumed.edu or Search Committee - Clinical Ethics Center - 701 N. First Street - MMC Mail Box #42 - Springfield, IL 62781
3/10-5/10

Position Description
Presidential Endowed Chair: Professorship in Health-related Social
Sciences/Humanities

Lehigh University announces the establishment of a Presidential Chair in Health in the social sciences or humanities. The holder of the Presidential Chair will be a dynamic scholar and teacher committed to advancing research in his or her field while acting as a catalyst to expand Lehigh’s new, university-wide Health Initiative. A second, comparable search in the sciences or engineering is being conducted simultaneously.

Candidates for the Presidential Chair must have a distinguished record in health-related research in the social sciences or humanities and demonstrated excellence in teaching. Candidates are expected to develop research collaborations with Lehigh faculty and strengthen ongoing relationships with the local medical/health care community.

Appointment will be at associate or full professor rank in an appropriate disciplinary department. The position includes a competitive salary and research support. Opportunities for collaboration exist through a wide range of health-related programs on campus such as the undergraduate Health, Medicine, and Society program, graduate programs in Pediatric School Psychology and Biopharmaceutical Economics, as well as with two nationally-ranked hospital centers (St. Luke’s Hospital and Lehigh Valley Hospital) and a wide range of medical and public health institutions.

Lehigh University offers a uniquely hospitable environment for cross-disciplinary work in a wide range of fields; the Presidential Chair holder will be an energetic individual who would thrive in such an environment. Lehigh University is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity of the academic community.

Lehigh University is a mid-size, private institution dedicated to excellence in teaching and research. The University is located on a beautiful 1500-acre campus in Bethlehem, Pa., in the center of the Lehigh Valley metropolitan area (population 700,000), one hour north of Philadelphia and 90 minutes west of New York City. Lehigh has consistently ranked in the top tier among national research universities in the U.S.

Nominations and applications should be sent by email to:
presidentialchairhealthscihum@lehigh.edu.

For applications, please include a cover letter, C.V., two representative publications, and the names of three potential references. Additional information about Lehigh University and about this search can be found at http://www.lehigh.edu/healthsearches/socialscienceandhumanities/.

Review of applications will begin on March 15, 2010 and will continue until the position is filled. Lehigh offers excellent benefits including domestic partner benefits. See Lehigh Work/Life Balance for Faculty website: http://www.lehigh.edu/~inprv/work_life_balance.html.
3/10-5/10

 


BIOETHICS PROGRAM MANAGER
STANFORD UNIVERSITY
2010-2012 POSITION

Description: The primary purpose of the Program Manager position is to coordinate the research, administrative, and event activities of the Center for Integration of Research on Genetics and Ethics (CIRGE) located within the larger Stanford Center for Biomedical Ethics (SCBE). CIRGE is one of six Centers of Excellence funded by the National Institutes of Health that study the ethical, legal and social implications of genetic research. The CIRGE Program Manager is an integral part of Center operations, helping to ensure that the upcoming years of CIRGE are as successful as those of the first five-year period. The Program Manager reports directly to the CIRGE Principal Investigator and works closely with most other SCBE faculty. A two-year commitment is necessary for this position, beginning in June 2010. The salary is based on University guidelines and will be commensurate with experience.

Responsibilities: The Program Manager provides research and administrative support for CIRGE. Overall, the Program Manager’s time will be approximately equally split between research duties and administrative responsibilities. Research duties include performing literature searches, acquiring research data, analyzing research data and conducting other research tasks as needed. There is also ample opportunity to participate in the writing of journal articles and research proposals as well as in the presenting of research findings at national conferences. Administrative responsibilities include scheduling and anticipating in regular Center meetings as well as organizing and publicizing CIRGE events, including the monthly Journal Club, frequent speaker seminars and annual large conferences. Administrative duties also include regularly updating the CIRGE website, coordinating CIRGE server maintenance and updates, managing and orecasting the CIRGE budget, assisting with the hiring of research assistants and postdoctoral and postbaccalaureate fellows as appropriate, and generally ensuring that Center operations run smoothly. The CIRGE Principal Investigator may also delegate additional duties as needed.

Qualifications: Applicants for this position must have, or earn by the time of employment, a four-year college degree (or equivalent) in biology, human biology, psychology, philosophy, neuroscience, genetics or a related science field. Applicants must also have one year of research experience working in a fast-paced environment in one of the following fields: biomedical ethics, biomedical science, or social science. Experience in an academic environment and interest in bioethics is preferred. Additionally, applicants are expected to have outstanding interpersonal skills in order to interact appropriately with students, faculty and staff. Applicants must also demonstrate the ability to carry out responsibilities independently and exercise good judgment and iscretion in resolving problems and handling sensitive and/or confidential material. Moreover, applicants must have an excellent command of the English language, both written and oral, as well as outstanding administrative and organizational skills, with high attention to detail. The ability to quickly learn new systems and software programs is highly desired. Computer programs utilized in carrying out Program Manager duties include MS Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint), EndNote, Dreamweaver, Adobe InDesign, MaxQDA, Access, Stata, ReportMart3, PubMed and others.

In order to qualify for funding, candidates must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Stanford University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, and Stanford University School of Medicine is committed to increasing representation of women and members of minority groups.
We particularly welcome applications from such underrepresented candidates.

Application Process: To apply, please submit a cover letter describing your reasons for applying, qualifications and career goals; your curriculum vitae; an eight to ten page writing sample; your official transcript; and contact information for three references. All application materials should be sent to the current CIRGE Program Manager Jennifer Ladd at jennladd@stanford.edu or at the Stanford Center for Biomedical Ethics; 701 Welch Road Suite A1105; Palo Alto, CA 94304.
Review of applications will begin immediately and could include one or more telephone interviews. The deadline for application submission is March 31, 2010, and the position is open until filled. Notification of acceptance will occur by April 30, 2010.

Questions: Please contact Jennifer Ladd (jennladd@stanford.edu); Stanford Center for Biomedical Ethics; 701 Welch Road Suite A1105; Palo Alto, CA 94304. Phone: (650) 736-0954. Fax: (650) 725-6131. For more information about CIRGE, please visit our website http://cirge.stanford.edu/.
3/10-5/10

 


BIOETHICS POSTBACCALAUREATE FELLOW
(Research Assistant)
STANFORD UNIVERSITY
2010-2012 POSITION

Description: The Stanford Center for Biomedical Ethics (SCBE) invites applications for two postbaccalaureate training fellowships beginning in July 2010 at the Center for Integration of Research on Genetics and Ethics (CIRGE), a Center of Excellence in ELSI (Ethical, Legal, and Social Implications) Research funded by the National Institutes of Health. CIRGE seeks candidates from a variety of backgrounds, especially 1) biomedical or biological research, or 2)
social sciences, humanities, law, or policy. The fellowship aims to prepare fellows for interdisciplinary scholarship in emerging ethical, social, policy and/or legal issues raised by genetic research. The fellowships will be two-year appointments. The salary is based on University guidelines and will be commensurate with experience. No prior experience in bioethics is necessary, but applicants should be planning postgraduate work.

Responsibilities: Fellows will conduct independent ELSI research in issues around behavioral genetics. They will have a range of additional opportunities, including participating in CIRGE intellectual life (an interdisciplinary community of scholars including geneticists/scientists, ethicists, lawyers, and physicians); taking coursework in genetics, ethics, or ELSI research methods; being involved in a research ethics consultation service for bioscientists; and helping to plan and participate in CIRGE symposia, policy workshops, and other events and programs aimed at forging interdisciplinary dialogue with genetics researchers.

Qualifications: Applicants must have, or earn by time of employment, a four-year college degree (or equivalent) in biology, philosophy, social science, sychology, biomedical ethics or a related science field. Applicants must have a minimum overall GPA of 3.3, or an overall B+ average, and are preferred to have research experience in one of the fields listed above.
Additionally, applicants are expected to have outstanding interpersonal skills in order to interact appropriately with students, faculty and staff. Applicants must also demonstrate the ability to carry out responsibilities independently and to exercise good judgment and discretion in resolving problems and handling sensitive and/or confidential material. Moreover, applicants must have an excellent command of the English language, both written and oral, as well as
outstanding organizational skills with high attention to detail. The ability to quickly learn new systems and software programs is highly desired. Computer programs utilized in carrying out postbaccalaureate duties may include MS Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint), EndNote, MaxQDA, NVivo, Access, Stata and PubMed.

Application Process: To apply, please submit a cover letter describing your reasons for applying, qualifications, and career goals; your curriculum vitae; an eight to ten page writing sample; your official transcript; and contact information for three references. All application materials should be sent to the current CIRGE Program Manager Jennifer Ladd at jennladd@stanford.edu or at the Stanford Center for Biomedical Ethics; 701 Welch Road Suite A1105; Palo Alto, CA 94304. Review of applications will begin immediately and could include
one or more telephone interviews. The deadline for application submission is March 31, 2010, and the positions are open until filled. Notification of acceptance will occur by April 30, 2010.

Questions: Please contact Jennifer Ladd (jennladd@stanford.edu); Stanford Center for Biomedical Ethics; 701 Welch Road Suite A1105; Palo Alto, CA 94304. Phone: (650) 736-0954. Fax: (650) 725-6131. For more information about CIRGE, please visit our website http://cirge.stanford.edu/.
3/10-5/10

Medical Ethics Fellowship
North Shore Long Island Jewish Health System

Duration: One Year (July, 2010 – June 2011)

Requirements: Advanced degree, and health care delivery experience.

Description: The program is for those seeking clinical experience in medical ethics. The Fellowship entails supervised clinical responsibilities for ethics consults at North Shore University Hospital, Long Island Jewish Medical Center and Schneider’s Children’s Hospital. Academic work includes completion of a regional bioethics course or fulfilling requirements for a Masters in Bioethics. A scholarly effort is expected in the performance of a research project. Additional teaching responsibilities include preparation for ethics committee meetings and for conference presentations at various Departments at the mentioned institutions.

Stipend: Available with benefits

Application should include copy of  CV, a personal statement that includes why you are interested in the fellowship and a list of 3 personal references.

Application deadline May 1, 2010

Contact: Samuel Packer, M.D., Chair, North Shore LIJ Ethics Committee. For information call Carol at 516 8406.
3/10-5/10

 

Western Institutional Review Board is recruiting a full-time staff physician. The primary responsibilities are to review clinical research protocols from around the world, review ongoing clinical research (adverse events, protocol changes, protocol deviations, etc.) and pursue special projects (data safety monitoring, biosafety, business development, consultation, training, etc). The ideal candidate must have a medical degree and 6+ years of practice or related experience, a medical sub-specialty (oncology, cardiology, intensive care, gastroenterology) or primary care experience preferred. Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in team are required. Prior experience in clinical research and IRB a plus, but not a requirement. Training is provided.

WIRB is the oldest and largest independent IRB in the nation. Our primary mission is to safeguard the rights and welfare of the human research subject. Please visit www.wirb.com to learn more about us and to download an application.

Apply by sending a completed WIRB application, salary requirements, cover letter and CV or resume to:

humanresources@wirb.com
Western Institutional Review Board
Human Resources Department
3535 Seventh Avenue, SW
Olympia, WA 98502-5010
Fax: (360)252-2878
3/10-5/10

 

Clinical Ethics Fellow
Alden March Bioethics Institute (AMBI)
2010-2011 Position

Short Description:  The fellowship aims at expanding the clinical experience of those with prior academic training in bioethics interested in providing clinical ethics consultation services. Clinical ethics training focuses on building an advanced skill set toward meeting the core competencies for the provision of clinical ethics consultation as endorsed by the American Society for Bioethics and Humanities.

Position Description:  The Alden March Bioethics Institute—previously called the Center For Medical Ethics, Education and Research—at Albany Medical College was founded in 1993 by John Balint, M.D., to provide medical ethics education, develop an ethics consultation service, and promote high quality and useful research and scholarly works on important ethical issues in health care. The Center’s programs include required coursework in medical ethics for Albany Medical College students, an on-site and on-line master’s program in bioethics, and a Scholar’s Program in Bioethics for medical students. AMBI operates a full-time ethics consultation service at Albany Medical Center Hospital for physicians, nurses and other patient caregivers, patients and their families. Additional information about the Alden March Bioethics Institute can be found at www.amc.edu/bioethics.  Albany Medical Center is northeastern New York’s only academic health sciences center. It consists of Albany Medical College, Albany Medical Center Hospital and the Albany Medical Center Foundation, Inc. Additional information about Albany Medical Center can be found at www.amc.edu.

Responsibilities:  Respond to ethics consultation requests, coordinating coverage with other hospital clinical ethicists, members of the ethics committee, mission leaders, or pastoral care staff as appropriate; Provide clinical ethics consultation services under supervision to patients, family members, staff, and physicians in a variety of clinical and organizational settings; Apply one’s knowledge and skills in assessment of ethical needs and interventions, including communication, mediation and problem solving; Help coordinate hospital ethics committee functions and educational activities; Make rounds in various clinical areas, such as adult medical and surgical, pediatric, and neonatal intensive care units, women's health units, and general medical and surgical areas; Attend meetings, such as the hospital ethics committee, institutional review board, select quality assurance committees, and interdisciplinary clinical teams; Coordinate and offer ethics education programs, grand rounds, and ethics lectures and seminars in the medical center and to area institutions as requested; Attend clinical ethics educational offerings throughout the system; and Participate in data collection and quality improvement activities as well as regulatory preparedness activities related to clinical ethics consultation and educational services.

Supervision and Colleagues:  The Clinical Ethics Fellow works closely with other clinical ethicists who provide clinical ethics consultation services, faculty within the Institute, and center leaders to develop personalized learning goals and strategies for accomplishing them. Additional collegial support comes from a wide range of experienced clinicians, including physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers, and administrators. The Alden March Bioethics Institute includes core teaching faculty from the medical school and medical center as well as colleagues from Albany Law School, the State University of New York at Albany, the New York State Department of Health, Northeast Health, the College of St. Rose, Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, and other local and national educational and health care institutions.

Educational Requirements:  The successful applicant must hold at least a master’s degree in bioethics (or its equivalent) and a professional or graduate degree in a discipline that interfaces with bioethics (such as law, medicine, nursing, social work, philosophy, theology, or moral theology). A candidate with direct course work or extensive practical experience in bioethics or health care is prerequisite.

Prior Experience:  Experience in applied ethics, preferably in a health care setting with experience in consultation, teaching or policy development is preferred — required if a candidate lacks a terminal degree.
 
Licensure/Certification/Registration:  None is required. Clinicians or other licensed or registered applicants should consider their need to maintain licenses or other certifications while engaged in the fellowship.

Complexity of the Work Environment:  The Clinical Ethics Fellow must be a critical thinker and have very good written and oral communication, relational, and educational skills. The Clinical Ethics Fellow must be able to follow hospital, departmental and related policies and procedures, and work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, emotionally charged atmosphere.

Salary and Benefits:  The full-time annual salary for this training position is $42,500 and carries full-time benefits with three weeks earned time off.

Application and Contract Information:  To be considered for this position, applicants are requested to send the following electronically to the e-mail address below:  A letter of application including:

(1) one’s preparation for this fellowship and training experience and how one might collaboratively contribute to the institution and the field; and (2) a statement of personal goals explaining why one might wish to undertake the fellowship. In the letter of application, the applicant should also clarify any current employment or study situation that might impact availability and discuss briefly any areas of health care ethics that might be of special interest. A current curriculum vitae or resume; and Two letters of recommendation giving special attention to the applicant’s character and collegial traits.

Applications are being accepted until this position is filled. The selection committee will begin deliberation of completed applications on March 30, 2010. The start date for the clinical ethics fellowship is July 1, 2010, or as soon thereafter as possible but no later than September 1, 2010.

Questions Please Contact:
John Kaplan, PhD
Director of Graduate Studies
Alden March Bioethics Institute
Albany Medical College
47 New Scotland Avenue, MC 153
Albany, New York 12208
Tel.:  518-262-6082
E-mail:  Ms. Faria Grant  grantf@mail.amc.edu 
3/10-5/10

The Albert Gnaegi Center for Health Care Ethics (CHCE) at Saint Louis University (SLU) is searching for a promising individual to serve as a tenure-track Assistant Professor with a specialization in Research Ethics. CHCE serves as an academic department and tenure home for all tenured and tenure track faculty. The faculty contract will be a 12-month appointment and salary will be commensurate with experience. The position is available to begin on September 1, 2010.

Background Information:
CHCE offers a PhD in Health Care Ethics with several special tracks that students may opt to select. These include a Certificate in Empirical Research in Bioethics and a Research Ethics Concentration. CHCE is also involved in two relevant partnerships: It provides faculty to support the Center for Clinical Research Ethics within the Institute for Clinical and Translational Sciences at Washington University in St. Louis (WU), and it provides some faculty support for the Office of Research Services at SLU as it oversees training in the Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR). These two partnerships will provide partial funding for the current position.

Job responsibilities will minimally include:
Teaching research ethics in the PhD program and mentoring doctoral dissertations; supporting the Clinical Research Ethics core within the WU CTSA; supporting RCR training at SLU; serving on an Institutional Review Board (IRB); and actively publishing as a scholar in bioethics, particularly in the area of research ethics. The candidate would also be expected to write or collaborate on grant proposals for external funding.

Qualifications minimally include:
A PhD in a field related to research ethics (e.g., bioethics, philosophy, social psychology, or medical sociology). The ideal candidate would also have some record of scholarly publications, some experience teaching, some experience writing or collaborating on grant projects, and at least 1 year of service on an IRB. No particular religious affiliation is expected of candidates, however, the successful candidate should be familiar with and willing to support the Jesuit mission of the University. Information on this mission is available at: http://www.slu.edu/x844.xml.

Application Information:
All applications must be made online at http://jobs.slu.edu. Candidates should upload the following materials: A cover letter that highlights special qualifications for the position; a curriculum vita; 1 or 2 published articles or writing samples in bioethics or research ethics; a document that provides the names, titles, and telephone numbers of at least 3 professional references, whom we have permission to contact if you are being considered for an interview.

Screening of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Institutional Commitments:
Saint Louis University is a Catholic, Jesuit institution dedicated to student learning, research, health care, and service. Saint Louis University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer (AA/EOE) and encourages nominations of and application from women and minorities.
2/10-4/10

 


The Albert Gnaegi Center for Health Care Ethics (CHCE) at Saint Louis University is searching for an outstanding individual to serve as Graduate Programs Director. The individual would also be appointed the Tenet Chair of Health Care Ethics at the rank of Associate or Full Professor. CHCE serves as an academic department and tenure home for all tenured and tenure track faculty. The faculty contract would be a 12-month appointment on the tenure-track or with tenure depending upon qualifications, and salary will be commensurate with experience. The position is available to begin on July 1, 2010.

Background Information:
CHCE offers a PhD in Health Care Ethics with several special tracks that students may opt to select:
- MD/PhD dual degree;
- JD/PhD dual degree;
- MA (theology)/PhD dual degree with Concentration in the Catholic tradition of health care ethics;
- PhD program Certificate in Empirical Research in Bioethics; and
- Research Ethics Concentration

CHCE additionally offers a 1-year Certificate in Clinical Health Care Ethics that consists of 2 onsite training weekends and distance-learning study. The program is designed to serve especially the needs of hospital ethics committee members.

CHCE is involved in substantial partnerships with the Institute for Clinical and Translational Sciences at Washington University in St. Louis, with the Catholic Health Association, and with the Bander Center for Medical Business Ethics at Saint Louis University.

Job responsibilities will minimally include:
Oversight of the PhD program and Certificate program (with staff support); teaching in the PhD program and mentoring doctoral dissertations; and actively publishing as a scholar in bioethics. Other responsibilities (e.g., grant, clinical responsibilities, or service in partnership programs) may be negotiated at the time of hire depending upon the candidate's background and interests.

Qualifications minimally include:
A PhD in a field related to bioethics (e.g., philosophy, medical humanities, moral theology or religious studies, health economics, or medical sociology); a strong record of scholarly publications; experience teaching-ideally graduate and professional students. Other desirable characteristics would include a track record of obtaining independent funding, service on Institutional Review Boards, and experience conducting clinical ethics consultations. The ideal candidate will have expertise that supports one or more of the PhD program special tracks described above. No particular religious affiliation is expected of candidates, however, the successful candidate should be familiar with and willing to support the Jesuit mission of the University. Information on this mission is available at: http://www.slu.edu/x844.xml.

Application Information:
All applications must be made online at http://jobs.slu.edu. Candidates should upload the following materials: A cover letter that highlights special qualifications for the position; a curriculum vita; 1 or 2 published articles in bioethics or research ethics; a document that provides the names, titles, and telephone numbers of at least 3 professional references, whom we have permission to contact if you are being considered for an interview.

Screening of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Institutional Commitments:
Saint Louis University is a Catholic, Jesuit institution dedicated to student learning, research, health care, and service. Saint Louis University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer (AA/EOE) and encourages nominations of and application from women and minorities.
2/10-4/10

Bioethics Initiative for Equity in Health Care and Research at The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center

POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP
CALL FOR APPLICANTS

The overarching goal of the Bioethics Initiative for Equity in Health Care and Research is to develop a diverse, multidisciplinary workforce capable of the translation of research findings into evidence-based policies and practices for improving health care and research equity among racial and ethnic populations in Texas, and in keeping with the overall mission of The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, the nation and the world. This tract is designed to become a long-standing program of M. D. Anderson's Section for Integrated Ethics in Cancer Care.

The project aims to:
to develop the Bioethics Initiative for Equity in Health Care and Research tract, dedicated to the training of individuals from historically racial or ethnic minorities in bioethics to address the under-representation of minorities in clinical trials,
to increase the number of and to advance women and historically underrepresented ethnic and racial individuals to the bioethics academic enterprise, and
to develop and use non-traditional methods to build trust in the health care system to increase racial and ethnic participation in clinical trials.

The project is a joint effort between researchers in The University of Texas M.D. Anderson's Center for Research on Minority Health, the nation's only congressionally mandated center for the study of Health Disparities, and M. D. Anderson's Section for Integrated Ethics in Cancer Care.

Fellowship Selection Criteria:
Training in a discipline compatible with basic, clinical, behavioral research, or health care ethics.
Potential contribution to the diversity of the Bioethics Initiative for Equity in Health Care and Research tract.
Completion of a degree compatible with the goals of the Bioethics Initiative for Equity in Health Care and Research from an accredited Institution. (Doctorate preferred, Master level training and professional experience will be considered).
Fit with the research program of the Bioethics Initiative for Equity in Health Care and Research.
Previous clinical and/or clinical research experience (abstracts, publications, awards).
Expressed interest in a career in multidisciplinary clinical research or Health Care Ethics.
Interest is studying health differences and disparities or health in historically underserved populations.

Fellowship Site:
The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas with rotations at various institutions throughout the Texas Medical Center.

Application Deadline:
Applicants must submit their application online no later than Monday, March 15, 2010.

Applications for the Bioethics Initiative Fellowship are accepted through M. D. Anderson Cancer Center's DISCOVER System. Access to this system requires a password that is generated when the applicant creates an account on the DISCOVER System.

To request creation of an account, please contact Sonia Aslanova at 713-792-2857 or snaslanova@mdanderson.org. A Curriculum Vitae (CV) or resume is required.

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.

For more information, please contact:
Sonia Aslanova
Program Coordinator - Bioethics Initiative for Equity in Health Care and Research
Section of Integrated Ethics in Cancer Care
The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center
Pickens Academic Tower - FCT7.5096
PO Box 301402
Houston TX  77230-1402
Main Office: 713-792-8775
Fax:  713-745-0674
Email:  snaslanova@mdanderson.org  
2/10-3/10

Bioethics Initiative for Equity in Health Care and Research at The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center

SUMMER INTERNSHIP
CALL FOR APPLICANTS

The overarching goal of the Bioethics Initiative for Equity in Health Care and Research is to develop a diverse, multidisciplinary workforce capable of the translation of research findings into evidence-based policies and practices for improving health care and research equity among racial and ethnic populations in Texas, and in keeping with the overall mission of The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, the nation and the world. This tract is designed to become a long-standing program of M. D. Anderson's Section for Integrated Ethics in Cancer Care.

The project aims to:
to develop the Bioethics Initiative for Equity in Health Care and Research tract, dedicated to the training of individuals from historically racial or ethnic minorities in bioethics to address the under-representation of minorities in clinical trials,
to increase the number of and to advance women and historically underrepresented ethnic and racial individuals to the bioethics academic enterprise, and
to develop and use non-traditional methods to build trust in the health care system to increase racial and ethnic participation in clinical trials.

The project is a joint effort between researchers in The University of Texas M.D. Anderson's Center for Research on Minority Health, the nation's only congressionally mandated center for the study of Health Disparities, and M. D. Anderson's Section for Integrated Ethics in Cancer Care.

Fellowship Selection Criteria:
Training in a discipline compatible with basic, clinical, behavioral research, or health care ethics.
Potential contribution to the diversity of the Bioethics Initiative for Equity in Health Care and Research tract.
Completion of a degree compatible with the goals of the Bioethics Initiative for Equity in Health Care and Research from an accredited Institution. (Minimum of a Bachelor's degree, Master level training and professional experience preferred).
Fit with the research program of the Bioethics Initiative for Equity in Health Care and Research.
Previous clinical and/or clinical research experience (abstracts, publications, awards).
Expressed interest in a career in multidisciplinary clinical research or Health Care Ethics.
Interest is studying health differences and disparities or health in historically underserved populations.

Fellowship Site:
The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas with rotations at various institutions throughout the Texas Medical Center.

Application Deadline:
Applicants must submit their application online no later than Monday, March 15, 2010.

Applications for the Bioethics Initiative Fellowship are accepted through M. D. Anderson Cancer Center's DISCOVER System. Access to this system requires a password that is generated when the applicant creates an account on the DISCOVER System.

To request creation of an account, please contact Sonia Aslanova at 713-792-2857 or snaslanova@mdanderson.org. A Curriculum Vitae (CV) or resume is required.

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.

For more information, please contact:
Sonia Aslanova
Program Coordinator - Bioethics Initiative for Equity in Health Care and Research
Section of Integrated Ethics in Cancer Care
The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center
Pickens Academic Tower - FCT7.5096
PO Box 301402
Houston TX  77230-1402
Main Office: 713-792-8775
Fax:  713-745-0674
Email:  snaslanova@mdanderson.org  
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Senior Research Assistant

The American Medical Association (AMA) relentlessly pursues its mission to promote the art and science of medicine and the betterment of public health.  Guided by the principles of leadership,
Excellence, integrity and ethical behavior, the AMA strives to be an essential part of the professional life of each of its physician and medical student members.

The American Medical Association (AMA) is currently looking for a Senior Research Assistant in the Ethics Standard Group. You will provide expertise in medical ethics and bioethics by participating in the development of ethics policy through comprehensive research, drafting of reports, and assisting in the broad dissemination of AMA ethics policy.  Support other activities of the Council on Ethical and Judicial Affairs (CEJA), the Director- Ethics Policy, and the Vice President- Ethics Standards.

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in a related field required, with graduate studies in Bioethics preferred.

Relevant work experience; strong research and analytical skills.

Excellent written communication skills.

Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment.

Ability to work as a team and independently with minimal supervision meeting established deadlines.

Excellent interpersonal and oral communication skills with ability to interface effectively with all levels of staff both internally and externally.

Strong organization skills.

In return for your expertise, we offer a competitive salary, attractive benefits, progressive technology and a supportive environment.  Please forward your resume to:  delores.hill@ama-assn.org and refer to job number: 2752DH.  This position is located at 515 N. State Street, Chicago, IL  60654.  For additional information about AMA, please visit our web site at: www.ama-assn.org.  We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity in our workforce.  EOE.
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Assistant Professor
Department of Bioethics
Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences

KCUMB seeks applicants for Assistant Professor of Bioethics. The University offers a Masters of Arts in Bioethics in three degree tracts: a DO/MA dual degree earned over four years, a one-year Masters program, and a career enhancement tract where practicing professionals earn their degree on a part-time basis.  In a rich and varied curriculum, the Department of Bioethics approaches the study of bioethics broadly by drawing on the perspectives of philosophy, the medical humanities, humanism, and the "softer" side of the social sciences. The department has close affiliation with area hospitals and the Center for Practical Bioethics.

The successful candidate must have a Ph.D. in ethics or a field related to bioethics-broadly defined. An advanced clinician's degree (in medicine, nursing, etc.) and experience teaching bioethics will also make applicants eligible for consideration. Responsibilities include teaching in the Masters program and in the College of Osteopathic Medicine, carrying on an active program of research, assisting with the continued growth and development of the department, and contributing to the overall advancement of the university. For additional information contact: David Wendell Moller, Ph.D., Professor and Chair of Bioethics, dmoller@kcumb.edu or 818-283-2219.

KCUMB is a fully accredited, private university, with an emerging emphasis on research. Founded in 1916, its College of Osteopathic Medicine is the oldest medical school in Kansas City, Mo., and the largest in the state. The College of Biosciences is home to expanding graduate programs, which include biomedical sciences and bioethics. Located in the Northeast historic district of Kansas City, Mo., near downtown and collaborating institutions, KCUMB is a key stakeholder institution in the Kansas City Area Life Sciences Institute. http://www.kclifesciences.org/

To apply, submit a cover letter for job #09-27 include salary range requirements, curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy, research interests, and strengths for the position 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; or e-mail: employment@kcumb.edu.  Pre-employment drug screen and background check required. EOE. www.kcumb.edu.  Tobacco-free environment.

Human Resources
Administration Bldg, Rm 101
1750 Independence Ave.
Kansas City, MO 64106
816-283-2285 (Fax)
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The National Core for Neuroethics is seeking a Postdoctoral or Masters level researcher to join our vibrant team at the University of British Columbia, in Vancouver, Canada, and help lead a new initiative at the interface of ethics and neuroscience, with a focus on developmental disorders: Cerebral Palsy, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder and Autism Spectrum Disorder. The position will be in collaboration with the new National Centre for Excellence "NeuroDevNet" at UBC (http://www.neurodevnet.ca/) and the IRCM (http://www.ircm.qc.ca/en) in Montreal. The National Core for Neuroethics also expects to have several additional openings for Postdoctoral Fellows and Graduate Students beginning in Winter 2010. 

For more information please contact Ms. Altaira Northe at altaira.northe@ubc.ca. To apply, please include your CV, statement of research interest and three references.
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