Director of Strategic Ethics Education

The UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI, a Carnegie R1 research institution, and The Center for Practical Ethics (https://thecenterforpracticalethics.org/) invite applicants for the position of Director of Strategic Ethics Education Initiatives. This is a full-time, classified staff position with a competitive salary and benefits and will begin as soon as the candidate is able. The candidate will assist the center’s Director and Assistant Director to lead the design, development, and positioning of a suite of high-impact applied ethics education programs. This strategic role blends subject-matter expertise in ethics with experience in educational program development, applied ethics, and audience-focused content design. The ideal candidate will collaborate with other center staff to position the center as a regional and national hub for undergraduate, graduate, and continuing ethics education in interdisciplinary areas such as healthcare, business, government, nonprofit leadership, and technology.

We are a non-partisan center focused on practical ethics and civil discourse. Our events and programs help citizens disagree better and foster dialogue across difference. A high tolerance and respect for dissenting viewpoints and the ability to find common ground on contentious issues is critically important to success at TCPE, and all staff members are expected to uphold civility in their interactions with others. The successful candidate will be a part of a collaborative environment with opportunities for building connections throughout the university and for support of scholarly pursuits linked to the center's mission.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

PROGRAM STRATEGY & DEVELOPMENT

-Lead the creation and expansion of applied ethics programs for various audiences (K-12, undergraduate, graduate-level, and professional), including certificates, minors, majors, graduate degrees, CEU-eligible content, and executive short courses.

-Collaborate with academic departments, continuing education units, industry partners, and external organizations to integrate offerings into institutional and professional ecosystems.

-Identify market needs and define value propositions for diverse learner groups. ·       Develop strategic outreach plans and partnerships to increase program creation, visibility, and adoption. Content Design & Development

-Work with faculty, instructional designers, and editors to translate complex ethical frameworks, moral concepts, and approaches to applied ethics into actionable, engaging educational modules and courses.

-Combine storytelling, branding, and user-centric design to enhance relevance and accessibility in order to meet the learning needs of broad audiences with high-impact learning outcomes.

-Oversee the development of scalable ethics learning content tailored to virtual, in-person, and hybrid formats, whether for workshops, seminars, or courses.

-Ensure alignment with credentialing standards (e.g., SACSCOC, APA, AMA, NASW, state licensing boards).

CURRICULUM OVERSIGHT & EFFECTIVENESS

-Support integration of applied ethics modules and courses into General Education and interdisciplinary programs, including serving on university committees. ·       Collaborate with faculty and staff on inclusion of applied ethics materials into partner events, courses, capstones, and internships.

-Develop and implement assessment plans to measure learning effectiveness and program impact, and provide semi-regular reports to demonstrate trends, outreach, and growth.

PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT

-Develop relationships with both internal and external individuals and organizations as part of expanding center educational initiatives.

-Participate in public-facing programming (e.g., webinars, panels, editorials) linking ethical theory to contemporary issues.

The candidate may also be able to teach courses on an adjunct basis for the Department of Philosophy and Religion, which has a robust undergraduate and Master’s program in philosophy (for information about the department and programs, see http://philosophy.olemiss.edu).

QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED

-Master’s or Doctoral degree in Philosophy (ethics, applied ethics, public philosophy, or education).

-1-2 years of experience in academic program development, curriculum design, continuing education, or professional training.

-Demonstrated expertise in applied ethics and familiarity with ethical frameworks (e.g., deontological, consequentialist, virtue ethics).

-Experience designing and delivering content across multiple modalities.

-Strong strategic thinking, project management, and communication skills.

PREFERRED

-Background in educational assessment, learning analytics, or applied pedagogical research.

-Experience working in or with ethics centers, general education programs, or institutional research units.

-Experience building partnerships with academic units, external organizations, or credentialing bodies.

-Experience leading faculty workshops and/or conference presentations on ethics pedagogy and integration across disciplines.

-Familiarity with Ethics Across the Curriculum.

-Familiarity with instructional design and learning experience design (LxD). Compensation

-Salary Range: $60,000–$70,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications. ·       Comprehensive benefits package including retirement, healthcare, and professional development support.

APPLICATION MATERIALS

-REQUIRED - Cover letter explaining why you want to work with the center and how your skills and experience qualify you for it.

-REQUIRED - Curriculum Vitae (CV) or Resume. CV is preferred.

-REQUIRED - At least 3 letters of support.

-PREFERRED – Portfolio of created materials or products demonstrating design, marketing, and communication skills in the ethics education space. For example: a personal website, general education or assessment reports, online learning modules, syllabus for innovative new course, etc.

Review of applications begins immediately and the position will remain open until an adequate applicant pool is reached. Applicants must complete an on-line application at http://careers.olemiss.edu.

If you need accommodation with providing the materials, please contact Ethan Davis ([email protected]). The University of Mississippi is an EOE/AA/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Title VI/Title VII/Title IX/504/ADA/ADEA employer. Women, minorities, veterans, and those with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.