Assistant/ Associate/ Full Professor, Tenure Track Bioethics, New York Institute of Technology

Overview

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The Humanities Department on the Long Island Campus of New York Institute of Technology (New York Tech) is seeking applicants for an open rank, tenure-track position in Bioethics to start in Fall 2025. The successful candidate will work with pre-health students, conduct innovative research, and contribute to program building, particularly regarding AI and Bioethics, and potentially medical humanities and related subjects. The position is a 3/3 load, with possible release time for scholarship and administrative roles. This scholar may also have the opportunity to pursue leadership positions developing interdisciplinary initiatives in the humanities and sciences and collaborating with the New York Tech College of Osteopathic Medicine and the Biomedical Engineering program in the College of Engineering and Computer Sciences. The position is located at the Long Island Campus, but also may include opportunities for teaching online and on the New York City Campus. LI/NYC/Online.

Responsibilities

Teaching introductory and advanced courses in Bioethics and related topics
Maintaining an active research agenda
School-, department-, and institution-level service

Qualifications

A Ph.D. in Bioethics, Philosophy, or a closely related field
College-level teaching experience
Commitment to undergraduate education and dedication to innovative and effective teaching methods that prepare a diverse student body for future success
Potential for developing interdisciplinary initiatives between the sciences and the humanities
An active research agenda in Bioethics, with preference for research interest in the ethical dimensions of AI and technology in healthcare and Biomedical Engineering

In addition, exceptional candidates for associate/full professorship should possess:

An extensive track record of scholarly publications in Bioethics, or a closely related field
A demonstrated ability to collaborate across disciplines
A tenured appointment in Bioethics, or a closely related field, at an accredited college or university

Review of Applications will begin December 1, 2024 and continue until the position is filled.

Applicants must submit:

A cover letter that includes a statement of teaching philosophy addressing inclusive pedagogical approaches and research agenda
A curriculum vitae
Contact information for three references

New York Institute of Technology offers numerous opportunities to enhance personal and professional growth and provides employees with a competitive compensation and benefits program inclusive of generous paid time off, holidays, tuition remission, and retirement plans with employer contributions.

Amanda Golden, Ph.D.

Associate Professor of English

Director of Writing

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