Open Rank Tenure-Eligible Faculty Position in the Department of Health Humanities and Bioethics

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The Department of Health Humanities & Bioethics in the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry (URSMD) seeks to recruit a faculty member (open rank) for a tenure eligible position in Health Humanities & Bioethics with specific focus on ELSI genetics, neuroethics, AI ethics, or research ethics. In 1984, the University of Rochester was among the first medical schools to create a formal Division of Medical Humanities & Bioethics as a natural outgrowth of the school's signature biopsychosocial model to solidify the presence of the humanities in the medical school curriculum. In December 2021, the Division became a formal department of Health Humanities and Bioethics (HHBE) with the aim to become nationally recognized for active engagement and contributions to the advancement of ethical, just, and humanistic health care, and for education and training in health humanities and bioethics. The successful candidate will join an interdisciplinary faculty group with training in the humanities, social sciences, ethics, and law. The faculty engage in scholarship, clinical and community service, and the teaching of graduate students, medical students and other trainees in the health professions. Approximately 50% of effort will be devoted to scholarship.
Qualifications: The candidate will have a PhD or equivalent terminal degree in philosophy, bioethics or anthropology. Candidates must have an excellent record of scholarship. History of grant funding preferred but not required. Qualitative and/or quantitative research skills preferred but not required. We especially welcome faculty who demonstrate a strong record of collaboration in scholarship and research. Experience teaching in an academic health center preferred. The successful candidate will be expected to teach selectives in the medical school and to teach and mentor medical students who choose the Health Humanities – Bioethics Pathway. The successful candidate will also be expected to teach two courses in the master's program. They will be expected to mentor several master’s students in their capstone projects. The referenced pay range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the base range of compensation for this faculty position. Individual salaries will be determined within the job's salary range and established based on (but not limited to) market data, experience and expertise of the individual, and with consideration to related position salaries. Alignment of clinical incentive-based compensation may also be applicable and will be discussed during the hiring process.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: EOE, including disability/protected veterans The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture to advance the University’s Mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create – and Make the World Ever Better. In support of our values and those of our society, the University is committed to not discriminating on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race, religion/creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law (Protected Classes). This commitment extends to non-discrimination in the administration of our policies, admissions, employment, access, and recruitment of candidates for all persons consistent with our values and based on applicable law.

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