Oakland University, Assistant professor Bioethics
Aug 16, 2021 → Oct 02, 2021
he Department of Philosophy at Oakland University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position, beginning August 15, 2022.
Area of specialization: Bioethics.
Areas of competence: Open. Teaching load is 5 courses per year.
We are especially interested in candidates prepared to teach sections of "Introduction to Ethics in Health Professions”, “Clinical Ethics”,
and “Public Health Ethics” and to assist in growing our new Bioethics minor. Strong record or promise of scholarly publications
and evidence of teaching excellence required. Candidates must demonstrate experience with, and a commitment to, diversity and inclusion.
For qualified candidates who are interested, there may be opportunities for clinical ethics consultation at local hospitals,
and for supplemental teaching at Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine and Beaumont Health.
Minimum Qualifications:
PhD in Philosophy, Bioethics, or Health Care Ethics by August 15, 2022 is required for appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor.
Oakland University is a nationally recognized doctoral university of high research activity located on 1,443 acres of scenic land in
the cities of Rochester Hills and Auburn Hills in Oakland County, Michigan. The University has 142 bachelor’s degree programs
and 138 graduate degree and certificate programs. Academics include programs in the College of Arts and Sciences, School of Business Administration,
School of Education and Human Services, School of Engineering and Computer Science, School of Health Sciences,
School of Medicine and School of Nursing. As an anchor institution in southeastern Michigan, Oakland University is committed to building
ongoing and collaborative relationships with the surrounding communities. Community and civic engagement enhances the lives of our
students and has a positive impact on our broader community.
Special Instructions:
Candidates will provide a Diversity Statement that describes their interest or efforts in furthering diversity and inclusion,
e.g., through mentoring, pedagogy, activism, faculty recruitment/retention, or research on issues related to diversity and social inequality.
Submit brief cover letter, CV, unofficial graduate transcripts, writing sample, diversity statement, and evidence of teaching excellence
through the application portal here:
portal
Contact information for references will be requested in the online application and a link will be provided through
which references can submit letters. Please direct any questions to search committee chair
Dr. Ami Harbin at email
Applications will be reviewed starting October 1, 2021, and may continue until the position is filled.