Assistant Teaching Professor - Medical Ethics

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 [email protected]

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 [email protected] or 513-529-3560. Questions and follow-ups regarding requests should also be directed here.

Miami University Values Statement
Miami University is a scholarly community whose members believe that a liberal education is grounded in qualities of character as well as of intellect. We respect the dignity of other persons, the rights and property of others, and the right of others to hold and express disparate beliefs. We believe in honesty, integrity, and the importance of moral conduct. We defend the freedom of inquiry that is the heart of learning and combine that freedom with the exercise of judgment and the acceptance of personal responsibility.

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Miami University, an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, encourages applications from protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Miami University prohibits harassment, discrimination and retaliation on the basis of age (40 years or older), color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin (ancestry), pregnancy, race, religion, sex/gender, status as a parent or foster parent, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, facilities, programs or employment practices. Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities related to employment should be directed to [email protected] or 513-529-3560.

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