The Department of Philosophy and Religion at Northeastern University seeks a tenure track Assistant Professor of Philosophy with specialization in ethics and health or ethics and technology, to begin in September 2013. The successful candidate will be able to teach Moral and Social Problems in Health Care and/or Technology and Human Values and will be expected to participate in Northeastern’s Ethics Institute. Ph.D. required by time of appointment. Teaching experience preferred. The department seeks candidates with strong scholarly promise and a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching. Typical teaching load is two courses per semester.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Applications received by October15th will be assured full consideration. To apply, visit the college website, http://www.northeastern.edu/cssh/, and click on “Faculty Positions.” Applications should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, description of research interests and teaching experience, evidence of teaching effectiveness, sample of scholarly writing, and at least three letters of recommendation. Questions should be addressed to Prof. Ronald Sandler, Search Chairperson, r [dot] sandler [__at__] neu [dot] edu.

Founded in 1898, Northeastern University is a dynamic and highly selective urban research university in the center of Boston, Massachusetts whose standing among peer universities has increased rapidly in recent years. Grounded in its signature co-op program, Northeastern provides unprecedented global experiential learning opportunities. It receives the largest number of undergraduate applications of any private university in the United States. Northeastern University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Educational Institution and Employer, Title IX University. Northeastern University particularly welcomes applications from minorities, women and persons with disabilities. Northeastern University is an E-Verify Employer.

The Department of Philosophy at Ryerson University (www.ryerson.ca/philosophy) in Toronto invites applications for a tenure-stream appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor. The area of specialization is Ancient Philosophy. The successful candidate will be expected to teach a variety of philosophy courses at both the graduate and undergraduate levels, as well as a variety of courses in the history of ideas for the interdisciplinary Arts and Contemporary Studies program (http://www.ryerson.ca/artsandcontemporarystudies/).

The position will commence August 1, 2013 (subject to budgetary approval). Candidates will hold a PhD in Philosophy or be ABD with a defense date set.

The successful candidate should demonstrate evidence of high-quality teaching, a strong research profile and an emerging scholarly record, as well as the capacity for collegial service. Applications should include a letter of application, a curriculum vitae, two recent writing samples, results of teaching surveys (or equivalent evidence such as a teaching dossier), and be supported by three letters of reference.

Ryerson University is a vibrant and growing institution located in the heart of downtown Toronto. The Philosophy Department, consisting of 14 tenured faculty members, prides itself both on the quality of its teaching and the breadth and excellence of its research. The Department is strongly committed to both analytic and continental approaches and traditions. We offer a wide range of courses in all of: our new Master’s program (begun 2010); the Philosophy Option in the interdisciplinary Arts and Contemporary Studies Program; and a wide range of elective courses for students in other programs. We are launching a full undergraduate program in Philosophy to start Fall, 2013.

Please note that applications by fax or e-mail will not be accepted. Confidential inquiries can be directed to Andrew Hunter, Department Chair (ahunter [__at__] arts [dot] ryerson [dot] ca). The deadline for submission of applications is December 1st, 2012. Applications should be sent in care of:

Ms. Malu Maia, Administrative Assistant,
Department of Philosophy, Ryerson University, 350 Victoria Street,
Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M5B 2K3

Director, Center for Advanced Research in the Humanities

Virginia Commonwealth University invites applications and nominations for the Director of its newly created Center for Advanced Research in the Humanities. The Director, who would report directly to the Dean of the College of Humanities and Sciences, should be a humanities scholar with a strong and active research record commensurate with the rank of full professor. Demonstrated ability to secure external funds, to work collaboratively with diverse constituencies, to work strategically with a faculty executive committee, and to articulate the importance of the humanities to internal and external audiences are required. A well-developed scholarly/research portfolio with evidence of multi-disciplinary applications and external funding appropriate to complement and expand existing expertise at VCU is required. The successful candidate will have experience in areas such as budgeting and allocation of resources into academic initiatives, personnel management, and strategic planning. The ability to create, articulate and implement a collaborative vision and future direction for the Center is essential. Demonstrated experience working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff and student environment and commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU required.

Please submit letter of application, full cv, and three letters of recommendation.
All material should be submitted electronically in PDF format to J. Michelle Wilde, jmwilde [__at__] vcu [dot] edu.
Review of applications will begin in mid-September and will continue until position is filled. Preliminary interviews will be conducted at MLA and AHA in January.

VCU is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer.
Women, minorities and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

The Clinical Center Department of Bioethics at the National Institutes of Health invites individuals with MD, PhD, JD or other relevant graduate training to apply for its two year fellowship program. Fellows will conduct mentored empirical and theoretical research related to the ethics of health policy, human subject research, international research ethics, genetics, or other bioethical fields of interest. For a typical fellow, this research yields multiple articles in premier academic journals. Fellows will participate in case conferences, ethics consultations, protocol review and IRB deliberations, bioethics seminars, a clinical research training course, and have access to multiple educational opportunities at the NIH. No bioethics experience required or expected. Two year positions begin September 2013. Salary is commensurate with Federal guidelines. Applications to include: resume/CV, official undergraduate and graduate transcripts, one or more a writing sample(s) that demonstrate analytical or critical thinking ability (not to exceed 30 pages collectively), three letters of reference, and up to a 1000-word statement of interest which may include discussion of how the fellowship fits into your career goals and potential topics you would like to investigate while here. You may also choose to discuss how you can lend a unique perspective to the department or contribute to the department’s diversity. Postdoctoral application deadline is December 31, 2012. Mail applications to Becky Chen, Bioethics-NIH, 10 Center Drive, 10/1C118, Bethesda, MD 20892-1156. 301-496-2429. bchen [__at__] cc [dot] nih [dot] gov. See www.bioethics.nih.gov.