Job Title Assistant Teaching Professor - Medical Ethics Department Philosophy Department Worker Type Regular Pay Type Salary Salary will be commensurate with the level of the position, education, and experience. Benefit Eligible Yes Screening Date 2026-10-15 Job Description Summary Assistant Teaching Professor in Medical Ethics, with competence in other areas of applied ethics and/or environmental philosophy. Job
Description The Department of Philosophy at Miami University invites applications for an Assistant Teaching Professor position in Medical Ethics with competence in other areas of applied ethics and/or environmental philosophy, starting Fall 2027. We have teaching needs in applied ethics, environmental philosophy, and writing philosophy. The College of Arts and Science at Miami University has a growing emphasis on
preparing students for careers in healthcare, including nursing, physician assistant, and pre-med programs. The successful candidate will teach Medical Ethics at least once a year, and possibly every semester. The remaining teaching load would include introductory courses and other Applied Ethics courses. Prior coursework in biology and/or the health sciences is desirable but not required. Service to the department
and university is expected. The successful candidate will also work closely with the Mallory-Wilson Center for Healthcare Education. Assistant Teaching Professor positions at Miami University are non-tenure track positions, but are renewable and have opportunities for promotion (Associate and Full ranks) that include long-term contracts. We seek a candidate who will flourish in a pluralist department. Minimum
Qualifications: Required: Ph.D. in Philosophy by time of appointment; teaching experience and demonstration of teaching effectiveness. Additional Position Information (if applicable) Required Application Documents Resume/CV, cover letter, statement of teaching philosophy, writing sample Special Instructions (if applicable) Inquiries may be directed to Emily Zakin, chair of the search committee, at zakinea@miamioh.edu
Additional Information A criminal background check is required. All campuses are smoke- and tobacco-free campuses. This organization participates in E-Verify. Reasonable Accommodations Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities related to employment should be directed to ADAFacultyStaff@miamioh.edu or 513-529-3560. Questions and follow-ups regarding requests should also be directed here. Miami University
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