Assistant or Associate Professor

Bioethics.net; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent academic institution in Singapore seeks a full-time faculty member in bioethics. The role includes teaching, research, and mentorship, requiring a relevant PhD and experience in university-level education. Candidates should have a strong publishing record and excellent English skills. An attractive remuneration package commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered.

Qualifications

• PhD in a field relevant to bioethics is essential.
• Knowledge of methodologies relevant to critical reasoning in practical ethics.
• Commitment to excellence in education demonstrated through teaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Undertake and publish research in medical ethics and bioethics.
• Contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate bioethics teaching.
• Mentor junior and mid-career staff.

Skills

University-level teaching experience

Excellent written and spoken English

Strong organization and management skills

Ability to conduct empirical research

Collaborative working aptitude

Education

PhD in bioethics or related field

Postgraduate qualification in ethics

Job description

Overview

This is a full-time academic faculty appointment and will be made on tenured or tenure track basis, depending on experience and track record. The role requires residency in Singapore.

Responsibilities

• Undertake and publish research of international interest and standing in medical ethics and bioethics, working collaboratively to strengthen and support the development of CBmE’s research portfolio.
• Contribute to undergraduate teaching on the Health ethics, Law and Professionalism (HeLP) programme.
• Contribute to the postgraduate teaching of bioethics, including via course development and module co-ordination of an upcoming Masters programme.
• Provide academic support to other CBmE activities, for example by facilitating organisation of international conferences, workshops, lectures, and contributing to responses to public consultations issued by the Ministry of Health.
• Serve on relevant university and policy committees (commensurate with rank) and participate collegially in the academic life of CBmE, the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine and the National University of Singapore.
• Provide mentorship and staff development for doctoral, junior and mid career Centre staff.

Essential requirements

• A PhD in a field relevant to bioethics, e.g. philosophy, bioethics, sociology, psychology, anthropology, etc.
• A thorough grounding in ethics, including the development of normative arguments, to the level expected for a formal postgraduate qualification, preferably a PhD, in ethics or bioethics from a reputable university. (If you do not have a Master’s level qualification specifically in bioethics, ethics or moral philosophy, we need demonstrable evidence that you have acquired an equivalent level of understanding otherwise).
• A knowledge of and ability to bring to bear a range of methodologies and disciplines relevant to critical reasoning in practical ethics, including philosophy.
• Demonstrated experience of university-level teaching in ethics or a closely related field, and evidence of commitment to excellence in education.
• Strong track record (relative to career opportunity) of good quality research and publication in bioethics and/or fields relevant to this position.
• For appointment at Associate Professor level, a track record in securing grant income will generally also be essential.
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Strong organization and management skills.
• Demonstrated aptitude for collaborative as well as independent working.

Desirable

• A PhD degree or postgraduate medical qualification recognised by the Singapore Medical Council.
• Experience of broader aspects of academic work e.g. doctoral supervision, doctoral examination, peer reviewing, contributions to professional networks/organisations.
• Capacity to conduct empirical research, including qualitative research involving interviews and questionnaires.

Remuneration and further information

An attractive remuneration package, commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications and experience, will be offered with this position. For more information about NUS Medicine, please visit http://nusmedicine.nus.edu.sg.