Georgia State University, Neuroethics, Tenure track
Sep 11, 2013 → Nov 29, 2013
As part of the University’s Second Century Initiative, Georgia State University is creating a new interdisciplinary Neuroethics Program, a cooperative venture of the Department of Philosophy, the Neuroscience Institute, the Department of Psychology, and the College of Law. The Neuroethics Program includes three new open-rank positions. One was recently filled by Nicole Vincent (neurolaw and neuroethics) and one will be filled by a cognitive neuroscientist or psychologist specializing in moral cognition, emotion, or behavior.
The presently advertised position will have primary appointment in the Philosophy Department, building on its existing strengths in ethics/philosophy of law and in empirically informed philosophy of mind/moral psychology. AOS: Ethical and/or Legal Theory, with research on ethical or legal implications of neuroscience, or Philosophy of Mind/Cognitive Science or Moral Psychology, with research on the interactions between these fields and neuroscience. AOC: Open. Candidates should have an interest in building an interdisciplinary Neuroethics Program, and have research and teaching interests that cross traditional departmental boundaries. Candidates must have a demonstrated record of successful research and teaching and hold a PhD at the time of application. Salary is competitive.
The Department has a thriving M.A. program and excellent support for research. Typical teaching load is 2-2 with thesis supervision and usual service responsibilities. The Neuroethics Program will support Concentrations in Neuroethics in the PhD programs in Neuroscience and in Psychology and will be a part of an active interdisciplinary community in Atlanta and at GSU, including the Center for Advanced Brain Imaging, the Brains & Behavior Program, the Language Research Center, the Blumenfeld Center for Ethics, and an emerging Atlanta Neuroethics Consortium among local universities.
Applicants should apply online at Georgia, where they will find instructions on materials to submit.
Questions should be addressed to the chair of the search committee, Eddy Nahmias, at Nahmias. Review of applications will begin on October 15, 2013 and continue until the position is filled. Offer of employment conditional on background verification. Georgia State University is a Research University of the University System of Georgia that is committed to serving a diverse student body. Georgia State University is an AA/EEO Employer. Qualified women and minority candidates are especially encouraged to apply.