The Centre for Bioethics and the Division of Population Health and Applied Health Sciences invi[...]

Bioethics.net; San Juan de Terranova; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A university institution in Canada is seeking applications for two tenure-stream positions in Bioethics. Ideal candidates will have a PhD in philosophy or bioethics and will be responsible for teaching and maintaining a research program. The roles involve providing clinical ethics support and supervising graduate-level learners. Applications close on November 30, 2025.

Responsibilities

• Teach graduate courses and deliver bioethics curriculum.
• Maintain an active research program.
• Provide clinical ethics support to health authority.
• Participate in academic service activities.
• Work collaboratively in interdisciplinary settings.
• Lead bioethics teaching in medical residency programs.
• Supervise master's and doctoral level learners.

Skills

Graduate teaching

Research program maintenance

Clinical ethics support

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Curriculum design

Postgraduate medical residency teaching

Supervision of graduate learners

Education

PhD in philosophy, bioethics, or relevant discipline

Job description

Overview

The Centre for Bioethics and the Division of Population Health and Applied Health Sciences invite applications for two tenure‑stream positions in Bioethics.

Memorial University is situated on the traditional territories of diverse Indigenous groups of the Beothuk, Mi’kmaq, Innu, and Inuit of the province of Newfoundland and Labrador and acknowledges and respects the diverse history and cultures of these groups.

These appointments will be at the rank of Assistant Professor though consideration may be given to hiring at the rank of Associate Professor. The appointments are anticipated to commence in September 2026 (VPA # F01033-2024-113 / VPA # F02882-2024-114).

Responsibilities

• Graduate teaching
• Maintaining a program of research
• Providing clinical ethics support to the province’s health authority
• Participating in academic service activities
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in an interdisciplinary environment
• Design and delivery of the core bioethics and health law content of the undergraduate medical program
• Bioethics teaching in postgraduate medical residency programs across a range of clinical disciplines
• Supervision of learners in the Division’s graduate programs (master’s and doctoral levels) as needed

Qualifications

• PhD in philosophy, bioethics, or any other discipline with evidence of scholarship relevant to bioethics

Applications

Closing date for all applications is November 30, 2025. Applications must include the following:

• A letter of application, including a statement regarding citizenship or residency status, a brief teaching statement, and a research statement
• Curriculum vitae
• Sample of scholarly writing
• Names and contact information of three current referees

Electronic applications are to be submitted in one PDF document to: [e-mail]. Please state reference numbers VPA # F01033-2024-113 / VPA # F02882-2024-114 in your application package.

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

Memorial University is committed to employment equity, diversity, inclusion and anti‑racism, and encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including women; people of any sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression; Indigenous Peoples; visible minorities, and racialized people; and people with disabilities. All applicants are invited to identify themselves as a member of an equity‑deserving group(s) as appropriate. Applicants cannot be considered as a member of an equity‑deserving group(s) unless they complete an employment equity survey. Memorial is committed to providing an inclusive learning and work environment. If there is anything we can do to ensure your full participation during the application process please contact [e-mail] directly and we will work with you to make appropriate arrangements.