Professor - Medical Ethics teaches courses in the discipline area of medical ethics. Develops and designs curriculum plans to foster student learning, stimulate class discussions, and ensures student engagement. Being a Professor - Medical Ethics provides tutoring and academic counseling to students, maintains classes related records, and assesses student coursework. Collaborates and supports colleagues regarding research interests and co-curricular activities. Additionally, Professor - Medical Ethics typically reports to a department head. Requires a PhD or terminal degree appropriate to the field. Has considerable experience and is qualified to teach at undergraduate and graduate levels and initiates research and case studies in field of interest and may publish findings in trade journals or textbooks. Provides intellectual leadership and has made significant contributions to the field. May offer independent study opportunities and mentoring to students. Typically this individual is a leader in the field and has been published. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Description
Job ID
FU9900-0011-1665
Position Classification
FT Faculty UDMPU (9 month)
Position Summary
The Department of Religious Studies at the University of Detroit Mercy invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor in Theological Ethics, with specialization in healthcare ethics, to begin August 2024. Special consideration will be given to candidates whose research and teaching interests also include Catholic theology and interreligious dialogue.
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications
Candidates shall have Ph.D. or Th.D. in Religious Studies, Theology, or Ethics. Advanced ABDs will be considered, but must have their Ph.D. or Th.D. completed within one year of hire. The successful candidate will make significant contributions to our undergraduate and graduate curricula, as well as the university Religious Studies Core Curriculum requirement. At the undergraduate level, they will be expected to teach multiple sections of Healthcare Ethics, in addition to topics in their area of specialization. At the graduate level, they will teach courses pertaining to Catholic theology and interreligious dialogue. The teaching load is 18 credit hours (6 courses) per academic year for faculty with an active research agenda.
Preferred Qualifications
We are especially interested in applicants dedicated to excellence in both teaching and research in a liberal arts setting. Strong candidates will have a record of experience or demonstrated commitment to teaching diverse students. The Department of Religious Studies is deeply committed to the University’s distinctive mission of educational excellence to a diverse student population within a vibrant urban context and a commitment to community engagement. The University’s mission can be found at https://www.udmercy.edu/about/mission-vision/. Information about the Department of Religious Studies, its structure, and its curricula, is posted on our website: https://liberalarts.udmercy.edu/academics/rels/index.php.
Physical Requirements
Job may require lifting light weight objects (1 to 10 pounds) with no repetitive bending or stooping. Occasionally lift average weight objects (1 to 10 pounds).
Work Environment
Regular exposure to favorable conditions such as those found in a normal office.
Salary/Pay Information
Commensurate with experience
Anticipated Schedule
TBD
Special Instructions to Applicants
Candidates must apply by completing an application and uploading materials. Materials must include:
Three (3) letters of recommendation should be available upon request. Applications will be reviewed beginning January 31, 2024, and will continue until an appointment is made.
The University of Detroit Mercy is a comprehensive Catholic university in the Jesuit and Mercy traditions. It is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a strong commitment to equality of opportunity and a diverse work force. Women, individuals with disabilities, and members of other traditionally underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply. The Department of Religious Studies is committed to enhancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the university community and curriculum.