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Masters of Arts in Bioethics Director

The Center for Ethics at Emory University seeks a bioethics scholar to direct our newly approved Master of Arts in Bioethics program. The successful candidate will join other bioethics faculty at the University-wide Center for Ethics and provide leadership in teaching and implementing the new program. University bioethics faculty members currently hold appointments in a variety of schools including the Graduate School, the College, Medicine, Nursing, Public Health, and Law. A primary appointment at the associate or full professor level in a medical school department is anticipated. Candidates from any relevant ethics disciplines are encouraged to apply.
The Emory Center for Ethics is a growing, dynamic Center with over 20 faculty and a range of programming that touches every school at the university. Emory University has made a deep and abiding commitment to ethical research, teaching, and faculty development, with special emphasis on bioethics. Throughout Emory's history, the University has maintained the vital importance of ethical thinking and action. The University vision statement characterizes Emory as an inquiry-driven, ethically engaged, and diverse community...distinctive for its ethical commitment. For that reason, the Center for Ethics at Emory is a central player in the life of the university to a degree that is rare in American universities.
Additional Job Details Candidates should provide a letter of interest which includes both research interest and a statement of teaching philosophy, a full CV, and 3 letters of reference to: Catanja Nichols, Center for Ethics, Emory University, 1531 Dickey Drive, Atlanta, Georgia 30322. Applications received by October 1, 2009 will be given primary consideration, but the position will remain open until filled. Additional inquiries about the position should be directed to Kathy Kinlaw, Center Associate Director, at kinlaw@emory.edu or Paul Root Wolpe, Center Director at pwolpe@emory.edu

NOTE: PLEASE DO NOT APPLY ONLINE FOR THIS POSITION. APPLY DIRECTLY TO THE DEPARTMENT USING THE INFORMATION PROVIDED ABOVE.
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