Assistant or Associate Professor Tenure-Track (Research, Non-Clinical) - McGovern Center for Humanities and Ethics, McGovern Medical School
Qualifications:
For the rank of Assistant Professor:
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Ph.D. in bioethics or a medical humanities-related discipline
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Experience teaching or description of pedagogical training and teaching philosophy
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Evidence of ability to publish in academic venues
For the rank of Associate Professor:
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Ph.D. in bioethics or a medical humanities-related discipline
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Record of excellence in teaching medical/health humanities or ethics (or a related area)
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Record of excellent scholarship as demonstrated in journal articles and/or books
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Evidence of peer esteem
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Evidence of significant professional service
The specific area of expertise is open, but we are looking for someone who can complement our faculty and who can offer a broad humanistic perspective on life in medicine and the health professions. Fields of interest include but are not limited to, bioethics (cultural, clinical, or empirical), medical humanities, health humanities, literature and medicine, history of medicine, social sciences and medicine (especially medical anthropology or medical sociology), and disability studies.
Interpersonal Attributes :
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Excellent written and oral communication skills.
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Ability to handle sensitive situations and communications.
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Excellent listening and comprehension skills. Dependable and reliable.
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Courteous and respectful.
The anticipated start date for this position is September 1, 2023.
The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth)
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