The University of Texas System - Mission, TX

posted 24 days ago

Full-time - Entry Level
Mission, TX
Educational Services

About the position

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is seeking an open-rank faculty member in Philosophy with a focus on Bioethics, Philosophy of Medicine, or a closely related field. This tenure-track position aims to enhance the department's MS in Bioethics by fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, securing grant funding, and recruiting graduate students. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching both in-person and online courses, engaging in research that addresses real-world issues in healthcare, and supporting the university's commitment to serving a diverse student body.

Responsibilities

  • Lead faculty collaboration across various 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, political, and ethical issues in healthcare.
  • Seek external grant funding to support research and program development.
  • Recruit graduate students for the MS in Bioethics program.

Requirements

  • Ph.D. in Philosophy, Bioethics, Healthcare Ethics, or a closely related field by August 31, 2025.
  • Evidence of active research and scholarship, including forthcoming peer-reviewed publications.
  • Potential to effectively teach at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
  • For Associate Professor rank: sustained record of high-quality research and scholarship, experience in teaching and mentoring, and success in obtaining external grant funding.
  • For Professor rank: exemplary record of peer-reviewed publications, external funding, and a distinguished national reputation.

Nice-to-haves

  • Experience in interdisciplinary collaboration in healthcare-related fields.
  • Engagement with issues relevant to the Rio Grande Valley and culturally minoritized communities.

Benefits

  • Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) retirement plan options.
  • Optional Retirement Program (ORP) available for eligible positions.
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