The University of Texas System - Alamo, TX
posted 25 days ago
Part-time - Entry Level
Alamo, TX
Educational Services
About the position
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) is seeking an Assistant, Associate, or Professor of Philosophy with a focus on Bioethics to join the College of Liberal Arts starting in the 2025-2026 academic year. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading interdisciplinary collaboration among faculty from various health-related schools to enhance the department's MS in Bioethics program. This role involves teaching both in-person and online courses, engaging in research, and contributing to the university's mission of serving a diverse student body, particularly the Hispanic community in the Rio Grande Valley.
Responsibilities
- Lead faculty collaboration across disciplines to enhance the MS in Bioethics program.
- Teach in-person and online courses related to Bioethics and Philosophy of Medicine.
- Engage in research that addresses social and political factors in healthcare.
- Seek grant funding to support departmental initiatives and research.
- Recruit graduate students for the MS in Bioethics program.
Requirements
- Ph.D. in Philosophy, Bioethics, Healthcare Ethics, or a closely related field required by Fall 2025.
- Evidence of active research and scholarship, including peer-reviewed publications.
- Potential to effectively teach at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
- For Associate Professor: sustained record of high-quality research and experience in teaching and mentoring.
- For Professor: exemplary record of peer-reviewed publications and external funding.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience with bilingual and bicultural education.
- Research interests that engage with issues relevant to the Rio Grande Valley and culturally minoritized communities.
Benefits
- Commensurate salary based on qualifications and experience.
- Participation in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) or Optional Retirement Program (ORP).
