Assistant Professor of Biomedical Ethics

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Institution
The University of South Dakota

Working Title
Assistant Professor of Biomedical Ethics

Posting Number
F01538P

Department
USD-History

Physical Location of Position (City)
Vermillion

Posting Text

The Philosophy program at the University of South Dakota invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Philosophy with a focus in biomedical ethics. This is a 9-month, full-time, tenure-track, benefit eligible position within the Department of History. The Philosophy program offers a B.A. and B.S. in Philosophy. The position carries a 3-2 teaching load; this course load includes one course devoted to individual ethics workshops, lectures or class visits to courses within the South Dakota Biomedical Computation Collaborative (SDBCC) over the span of an academic year. The SDBCC is an externally funded consortium of researchers across several institutions in South Dakota applying computation, machine learning, artificial intelligence, data science, bioinformatics, and other in silico approaches to address complex problems related to biomedical sciences, clinical diagnosis, and patient treatment.

RESPONSIBILITES

• Teach undergraduate courses in ethics such as Introduction to ethics, biomedical ethics, and electives. The position will teach in person and online;
• Develop and teach a graduate course in biomedical ethics open to graduate students from different STEM disciplines;
• Serve on graduate committees and University Honors thesis committees;
• Advise and mentor undergraduate and graduate students;
• Develop a research program that involves peer-reviewed publication;
• Participate in department, college and university service; and participate in professional service and outreach activities.
• Be an active member of the SDBCC.
• Collaborate with members of the SDBCC across different fields and institutions within the university and work to embed philosophical ethics into STEM disciplines across the university.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• PhD in Philosophy, or a related field, by first day of employment (August 2025);
• Ability or potential to teach introductory, advanced undergraduate, and graduate courses in the areas of philosophy, ethics, and/or biomedical ethics; knowledge in areas related to clinical ethics, AI ethics and/or data ethics preferred but not required;
• Ability or potential to participate in and lead interdisciplinary collaboration;
• Ability or potential to develop an independent research program;
• Ability or potential to publish results of original research in peer-reviewed venues;
• Effective written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.

BENEFITS:
The University of South Dakota offers benefits including medical, dental, and flexible benefits, and membership in the state retirement plan. Employees also have access to internal and state-sponsored training as well as reduced tuition for state-supported courses at all State of South Dakota academic institutions.

The system will guide you through the electronic application form. This employment site will also require the attachment of a cover letter, which should specifically address how the candidate meets the qualifications as outlined in the advertisement; a curriculum vitae; a teaching portfolio; and a reference page with contact information for three professional references. Email applications will not be accepted. Please contact USD Human Resources at 605-658-3660 if you require assistance with this process.

Any offer of employment is contingent on the university's verification of credentials and other information required by law and/or university policies, including but not limited to successful completion of a criminal background check.

Posting Date
11/04/2024

Closing Date

Open Until Filled
Yes

First Consideration Date
12/05/2024

Advertised Salary

Duration of the Term
9 months

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Appointment Percent
100%

Tenure Status
Tenure Track

Proposed Rank
Assistant Professor

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Appointment Type
Regular

Scope of Search
External (includes Internal)

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Department Description and Cultural Expectations

The Philosophy program is housed within the Department of History, and has areas of strength in ethics, legal and social thought, and the history of philosophy. The bioethics position is unique in the Philosophy program in being initially funded through the South Dakota Biomedical Computation Collaborative grant, and the successful candidate will have the opportunity to work within a newly-built interdisciplinary collaborative to embed philosophical ethics in STEM programs throughout USD.

The University of South Dakota is the state's flagship institution, the oldest university, and only public liberal arts university in South Dakota. USD offers undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs to more than 10,000 students and is located in Vermillion, a small but dynamic community nestled along the bluffs above the Missouri River in the southeast corner of South Dakota. Located about an hour's drive from Sioux Falls (South Dakota's largest city) and half an hour from Sioux City, IA, the area offers many recreational and cultural opportunities.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

USD is committed to fostering a dynamic and welcoming working and learning environment for all. USD provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to ideological, political or sectarian opinions or perspectives; or face, color, creed, religion, sex, ancestry, disability, national origin or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. USD is committed to the principles of free expression and encourages the timely and rational discussion of topics in an environment that is intellectually and ideologically diverse.

Contact Information

David Burrow, Department Chair
David.Burrow@usd.edu
605-658-6678

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