Endowed Bioethics Professor & Institute Leader

The University of Pittsburgh; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Pittsburgh seeks a senior scholar to join as Associate Professor or Professor in the Institute for Bioethics, affiliated with the School of Medicine. The role focuses on building an independent bioethics program, mentorship, and directing initiatives, with potential endowed chair considerations.

Qualified candidates will have MD or PhD with substantial external funding, and a strong record of publications and teaching in bioethics, health policy, or related disciplines.

Qualifications

• Five+ years of related scientific or scholarly research experience.
• Independent external research funding.
• Extensive peer‑reviewed publications in bioethics or related discipline.
• Significant teaching experience.
• Leadership in bioethics research or education.

Responsibilities

• Build and sustain an independent program of bioethics research.
• Mentorship and teaching within the School of Medicine.
• Direct or co‑direct one or more of the Institute's research or educational initiatives.
• Contribute to interprofessional collaboration within the Institute for Bioethics.

Skills

Bioethics expertise

Leadership

Teaching

Mentoring

Research leadership

Education

MD/Physician

PhD or equivalent

Job description

The University of Pittsburgh seeks a senior scholar to join as Associate Professor or Professor in the Institute for Bioethics, affiliated with the School of Medicine. The role focuses on building an independent bioethics program, mentorship, and directing initiatives, with potential endowed chair considerations.

Qualified candidates will have MD or PhD with substantial external funding, and a strong record of publications and teaching in bioethics, health policy, or related disciplines.