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T/TT Position, Ethics and Health, Northeastern University, Boston, MA

The College of Social Sciences and Humanities and the Bouvé College of Health Sciences at Northeastern University seek to fill an open-rank faculty position at the tenure-track Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Full Professor level in the area of Ethics and Health, broadly construed to include research ethics, clinical ethics and/or public health ethics. The tenure home will be in the Department of Philosophy and Religion with a joint appointment in the Bouvé College of Health Sciences.

This is a full time, benefits-eligible position with an expected start date of August 17, 2026.

Responsibilities

The person filling this position will teach foundational courses in healthcare and/or public health ethics, advanced courses in their area of expertise, and contribute to joint curriculum and research initiatives between the two colleges. Their research will be on topics that have relevance to the design and use of novel technologies, including but not limited to AI and big data analytics, synthetic biology, robotics, or neurotechnologies.

Qualifications

Ph.D. in Philosophy, Science and Technology Studies, Bioethics or a related field in hand by the employment start date is required.

The successful candidate will have a strong scholarly record or research program on ethical issues related to healthcare and/or public health, a demonstrated commitment to excellence in undergraduate teaching, and be prepared to work with global student populations. 

Candidates seeking appointment at the Associate level should already hold a position at the rank of Associate or have a comparable level of experience. Candidates seeking appointment at the Full Professor level should already hold a position at the rank of Professor or have a comparable level of experience. 

Documents to Submit

Applicants should submit a cover letter that addresses their interest in and qualifications for the position, a curriculum vitae, a teaching statement, a research statement, evidence of teaching effectiveness (including sample syllabi and teaching evaluations), and the names and contact information for at least three individuals who can provide a letter of recommendation. 

The research statement should address the research topics/questions you have worked on in the past, key findings you have discovered, key products (or outputs) of these efforts, funding you have received, as well as research plans for the future. Please also highlight cross-disciplinary research efforts you have undertaken, research done with students or community partners, and/or public facing scholarship.

The teaching statement should summarize your past instructional and mentorship experiences, your pedagogical philosophy, and what you would like to teach at Northeastern. Please highlight any pedagogical innovations, experiential learning activities, or strategies for teaching a global student population.

To apply, please go to https://northeastern.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/careers/job/Boston-MA-Main-Campus/Assistant-Professor--Associate-Professor--Full-Professor_R137196

Review of applications will begin on December 15, 2025 and will continue until the position is filled.

Please address questions to Ronald Sandler, Search Committee Chair, at r.sandler@northestern.edu. 

Additional Information

Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate, education and skills when extending an offer. 

Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information.  

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Ph.D. in Philosophy, Science and Technology Studies, Bioethics or a related field in hand by the employment start date is required.

The successful candidate will have a strong scholarly record or research program on ethical issues related to healthcare and/or public health, a demonstrated commitment to excellence in undergraduate teaching, and be prepared to work with global student populations. 

Candidates seeking appointment at the Associate level should already hold a position at the rank of Associate or have a comparable level of experience. Candidates seeking appointment at the Full Professor level should already hold a position at the rank of Professor or have a comparable level of experience. 

About Northeastern University

The College of Social Sciences and Humanities at Northeastern University and its ten tenure units are the home of the Experiential Liberal Arts. Through its research, teaching, and engagement missions, the college collaborates across the university, the Northeastern network, and partners around the globe. Successful faculty in the College of Social Sciences and Humanities will be dynamic and innovative scholars with a record of research and teaching excellence. Strong candidates for this position will have the expertise, knowledge, and skills to build their research, pedagogy, and curriculum in ways that reflect and enhance this commitment.

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