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The Section of Integrated Ethics in Cancer Care at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas invites applications for a full-time Clinical Ethicist with Clinical Faculty Appointment. Under the direction of the Executive Director of the Section of Integrated Ethics in Cancer Care, the faculty member will participate fully in all the components of the Section including ethics consultation, educational efforts, policy recommendations, and research activities.  This position directly impacts the ethical care of patients, the education of healthcare professionals and other staff, and the research agenda of the Section of Integrated Ethics. Refer to the Critical Care Medicine department web page for additional information about the department and its programs.

Qualifications: Applicants must have a terminal degree in ethics or related field. Applicants are required to have experience conducting ethics consultations, and hold the HEC-C credential or have willingness to achieve the credential within 1 year.

Goethe University Frankfurt am Main invites applications for the position of

Professor (W3) of Practical Philosophy with an emphasis on Political and Legal Philosophy

in the Institute of Philosophy at the Faculty of Philosophy and History. This civil servant or public employee positionwill start as soon as possible.

We are looking for a candidate with an excellent and internationally visible research record. The successfulcandidate is expected to cover the field of Practical Philosophy in teaching as well as to engage atively in intitiatingand participating in third-party funded projects. In particular, participation in the research initiative ConTrust will bewelcome (for further information see https://contrust.uni-frankfurt.de/). The Institute of Philosophy aims to reorganiseits personnel structure and invites the successful candidate to take part in the process.

Candidates are required to have a doctorate in philosophy and a research output equivalent to a German habilitation(usually a second monograph after the PhD-thesis).

The formal hiring requirements are defined in sections 67, and 68 of the Hessian Higher Education Act (HessischesHochschulgesetz).

Goethe University is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. In particular, we arewelcoming applications by qualified women, and people with a migrant background. At Goethe University, a specialemphasis is placed on creating and sustaining a family-friendly work and research environment. Where applicantsare otherwise equally qualified, preference is given to candidates with disabilities or equivalent. The same applies towomen in fields in which they are under-represented.

To apply, please send a CV, a list of publications, an overview of your research and teaching activities as well astranscripts and a selection of recent course evaluations online at https://berufungsportal.uni-frankfurt.de/ by April 30, 2024. If you have any questions, please contact Prof. Dr. Alexandra Zinke at [email protected]. Further information about the appointment process, the legal framework and data protection: www.professorship-vacancies.uni-frankfurt.de.

Teaching and Research Assistant (akademische*r Rätin*Rat)

Department of Philosophy 24/E10B
University of Greifswald, 19 March 2024 | deadline: 24 May 2024

At the University of Greifswald's Department of Philosophy, Chair of Practical Philosophy, in the Faculty of Arts and Humanities, there is a job vacancy expected to be available from 1 September 2024, subject to budgetary regulations, for a full-time

Teaching and Research Assistant (akademische*r Rätin*Rat).

The position on offer is permanent and suitable for part-time employment.

The post has been rated with pay grade A13. If the successful candidate is able to fulfil the requirements pursuant to civil service law, the University will employ them as a civil servant in higher service (zweites Einstiegsamt der Laufbahngruppe 2) with a specialisation in research. Otherwise, they shall be employed as a public employee in accordance with pay group 13 TV-L Wissenschaft.

Job Description:

Academic tasks mainly in the field of teaching according to the state regulations LVVO M-V (currently planned: 14 weekly teaching hours during the lecture periods)

-- Teaching obligations in the field of philosophy with a focus on the history of philosophy
-- Assisting with examinations
-- Supervision of students
-- Participation in the coordination of teaching

Job requirements:

Advanced university degree (Erstes Staatsexamen, Master's or equivalent) in philosophy. This civil service post will only be conferred if the successful candidate is qualified to serve as a civil servant in higher service, performing academic duties. If they are unable to provide the required professional qualifications for higher service, an advanced university degree (Erstes Staatsexamen, Master's or equivalent in philosophy) and at least two years and six months of full-time employment in a relevant field can also be recognised as equivalent professional qualification. The details are defined in § 14(4) Landesbeamtengesetz - LBG M-V (State Civil Service Act) and § 12 Allgemeine Laufbahnverordnung - ALVO M-V (General Career Path Ordinance for Civil Servants).

Further knowledge and skills that will play an important role in the filling of this post in higher civil service are:

-- Doctorate in philosophy
-- Experience in academic teaching and holding examinations in the field of philosophy and/or the history of philosophy
-- Broad and solid knowledge of the fields, positions and methods of philosophy with a focus onthe history of philosophy
-- Good German and English language skills (with the ability to teach in at least one of the
languages from the start of employment and in both languages from the third semester at the latest)

Desirable:

-- Experience in supervising and advising students
-- Expertise in the field of ancient philosophy
-- Research skills, documented by relevant publications
-- Interest in further development of professional and teaching skills
-- Cooperative attitude and social skills
-- Experience in academic self-governance

The position is open to all persons, irrespective of gender.Due to the underrepresentation of women in equivalent positions at the university, applications from women are particularly welcome and will be treated with priority if they have the same qualifications and as long as there are no clear reasons which make a fellow applicant more suitable. Severely disabled applicants with the same qualifications will be considered with preference. In accordance with § 68(3) PersVG M-V, the Staff Council will only be involved in staff matters of the academic or artistic staff on request.

Please only submit copies of your application documents as they cannot be returned. Unfortunately, the application costs (e.g. travel expenses for interviews) will not be reimbursed by the state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern.

Please note that by submitting your application, you provide your consent pursuant to data
protection law for our processing of your application data. Further information about the legal bases and the use of your data can be found here:
https://www.uni-greifswald.de/en/university/information/jobs/current-vacancies/hinweise-zum-datenschutz/information-about-data-protection/
Public employees who have applied for the post are asked to agree to the inspection of their staff records.

Applications comprising all usual documents (cover letter, CV with list of publications, copies of certificates, results of teaching evaluations) should be sent with reference to the job advertisement number 24/E10B by 24 May 2024, in electronic form (one PDF file) by email, to

Universität Greifswald
Institut für Philosophie
Prof. Dr. Micha Werner
Baderstr. 6/7
17489 Greifswald/Germany
[email protected]

The University of Vienna is internationally renowned for its excellence in teaching and research, and counts more than 7,500 academics from all disciplines. This breadth of expertise offers unique opportunities to address the complex challenges of modern society, to develop comprehensive new approaches, and educate the problem-solvers of tomorrow from a multidisciplinary perspective.

At the Faculty of Philosophy and Education, the University of Vienna seeks to appoint a Full Professor of Epistemology

The position:

The successful candidate has a research focus in Epistemology. They should have an excellent research track record with publications in internationally leading journals. She/he/they will contribute to the research of the FWF-funded Cluster of Excellence “Knowledge in Crisis”. In addition, the successful candidate represents the philosophy of science in teaching across all curriculum levels.

Your academic profile:

• Doctoral degree/PhD
• Outstanding research achievements, excellent publication and funding record, international reputation
• Proven leadership qualities
• Gender and diversity competence
• Experience in designing and managing large research projects
• Enthusiasm for excellent teaching and supervision at the bachelor's, master's, and doctoral level
• Willingness to take on organisational and administrative responsibilities within the Faculty and/or the University

The University of Vienna expects the successful candidate to acquire, within three years, proficiency in German sufficient for teaching in bachelor’s programmes and for participation in university committees.

We offer:

• a dynamic research environment
• a wide range of research and teaching support services
• attractive working conditions in a city with a high quality of life
• an attractive salary according to the Collective Bargaining Agreement for University Staff (§98 UG, level A1, to be negotiated individually) and an organisational retirement plan
• a “start-up package”, in particular for the initiation of research projects
• comprehensive relocation support

The University of Vienna has an anti-discriminatory employment policy and attaches great importance to equal opportunities, the advancement of women and diversity. We lay special emphasis on increasing the number of women in senior and in academic positions among the academic and general university staff and therefore expressly encourage qualified women to apply. Given equal qualifications, preference will be given to female candidates.

The University of Vienna is internationally renowned for its excellence in teaching and research, and counts more than 7,500 academics from all disciplines. This breadth of expertise offers unique opportunities to address the complex challenges of modern society, to develop comprehensive new approaches, and educate the problem-solvers of tomorrow from a multidisciplinary perspective.

At the Faculty of Philosophy and Education, the University of Vienna seeks to appoint a Full Professor of Eastern Philosophy.

The position:

The successful candidate has a research focus in an area of Eastern Philosophy, such as Buddhist Philosophy, Chinese Philosophy, Indian Philosophy, Islamic Philosophy, or Japanese Philosophy. Within a research focus in Eastern Philosophy, we welcome applications from all philosophical sub disciplines, including (but not limited to) Epistemology, Metaphysics, Philosophy of Mind, Logic, Political Philosophy, Ethics, and Aesthetics. The candidate has an excellent research track record in the respective field with publications in internationally leading journals. 

Your academic profile:

• Doctoral degree/PhD
• Outstanding research achievements, excellent publication and funding record, international reputation
• Proven leadership qualities
• Gender and diversity competence
• Experience in designing and managing large research projects
• Enthusiasm for excellent teaching and supervision at the bachelor's, master's, and doctoral level
• Willingness to take on organisational and administrative responsibilities within the Faculty and/or the University

The University of Vienna expects the successful candidate to acquire, within three years, proficiency in German sufficient for teaching in bachelor’s programmes and for participation in university committees.

We offer:

• a dynamic research environment
• a wide range of research and teaching support services
• attractive working conditions in a city with a high quality of life
• an attractive salary according to the Collective Bargaining Agreement for University Staff (§98 UG, level A1, to be negotiated individually) and an organisational retirement plan
• a “start-up package”, in particular for the initiation of research projects
• comprehensive relocation support

The University of Vienna has an anti-discriminatory employment policy and attaches great importance to equal opportunities, the advancement of women and diversity. We lay special emphasis on increasing the number of women in senior and in academic positions among the academic and general university staff and therefore expressly encourage qualified women to apply. Given equal qualifications, preference will be given to female candidates.

The Faculty of Philosophy and Corpus Christi College intend to appoint to the Sekyra and White’s Professorship of Moral Philosophy with effect from 1 October 2024, or as soon as possible thereafter.

This post is a statutory professorship, which is the most senior academic grade at Oxford. The Sekyra and White’s Professor will play a leading role in research and teaching in moral philosophy at Oxford and will be a Professorial Fellow of Corpus Christi College.

Oxford is one of the world’s great centres for philosophy, and the Faculty contains one of the world’s largest philosophical communities. The Faculty has a vigorous research culture. Many Faculty members have active research interests in moral philosophy. Moral philosophy also forms a central and flourishing part of the Oxford Philosophy Faculty’s undergraduate and graduate programmes.

We are looking for a philosopher of the highest international standing, with an outstanding record of research and publication in moral philosophy (broadly construed, to include normative ethics, metaethics, moral psychology, the philosophy of action, the philosophy of value, and history of ethics). You should have a breadth of interests within moral philosophy, and enthusiasm for engaging with those working in other areas of philosophy. You will have the ability to teach and inspire students at all levels, and the ability and readiness to undertake senior administrative roles. You will have demonstrated academic leadership of the highest quality, and be ready to represent and promote the interests of moral philosophy in Oxford, and to generate interest in the subject within the academic community and beyond.  

If you would like to discuss this post, please contact Professor Ursula Coope, Chair of the Philosophy Faculty Board ([email protected]). All enquiries will be treated in strict confidence and will not form part of the selection decision. You may also contact the Senior Tutor of Corpus Christi College, Dr Mark Wormald ([email protected]) specifically about the College aspects of the role.  

Applications are particularly welcome from women and from black and minority ethnic candidates, who are under-represented in academic posts in Oxford.

School of Humanities
Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

Young and research intensive, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) is ranked among the world’s top universities.

The School of Humanities at NTU Singapore pursues disciplinary excellence and promotes interdisciplinary teaching and research. The School aims to equip our students with up-to-date knowledge, critical thinking competence, research expertise, and communication skills to enable them to realisetheir potential and aspirations and to make lasting contributions to Singapore and beyond.

Chair, School of Humanities

NTU is seeking an accomplished and visionary leader for the position of Chair, School of Humanities (SoH).

The Chair of the School will hold a concurrent Professorial appointment. The successful candidate will report to the Dean of the College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Science (CoHASS) and is expected to provide leadership and oversight of the academic, intellectual, strategic and administrative affairs of the School.

As a member of the Executive Committee of CoHASS, the Chair is expected to work closely with counterparts in the School of Social Sciences, the Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information, the School of Art, Design and Media, and other research centres and institutions to promote the ethos of cross-disciplinary innovation in research and teaching that is encouraged in NTU.

Requirements

• Solid experience in academic programmes, and outstanding leadership and management capabilities. Strong international standing and (preferred) Asian experience. Excellent ability to communicate and to work collaboratively with professoriate from various disciplines, and with the University Administration.

• An earned doctorate in English, Chinese Studies, Linguistics and Multilingual Studies, Art History, History and Philosophy and/or in a cognate discipline and an internationally recognised record of high impact research and teaching that merits appointment as a full professor with tenure in the NTU School of Humanities. Strong analytical thinking, systems thinking, and transdisciplinary thinking; insightful, visionary, and agile.

• Passion, energy and ambition to grow SoH to new level of research and academic excellence. Innovative spirit, strength of character, superior judgment, and of the highest integrity. Passion for education and for the shared vision and mission of NTU. Proven track record in student and postdoctoral supervision and mentoring, pedagogy, and in implementing new learning technologies. Familiarity with industry trends. Successful track record in obtaining funding.

For more information on this position, and the School of Humanities, please visit https://www.ntu.edu.sg/soh/about-us/careers/

Emoluments

NTU Singapore offers a competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience in addition to a comprehensive fringe benefit package. 

Application Procedure

We prefer applications to reach us by 1st February 2024, but will continue to review applications after this date on a rolling basis. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Applications should include a cover letter, full CV, research and teaching statements and citation report. 

Please submit your application through the NTU Career Portal.

If you have any questions about this position, please write to the Search Committee Chair at [email protected]

Description
The Earth Commons Institute and the McCourt School of Public Policy at Georgetown University are seeking to hire a tenured Associate or Full Professor in the field of Environmental Justice, with a tenure home in the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences and the McCourt School of Public Policy. The successful candidate will serve as Director of the Environmental Justice Program within the Earth Commons Institute.

The ideal candidate will:

• Have an outstanding record of scholarship on environmental justice, with a Ph.D. in a related field,
• Have a demonstrated ability to address related public policy questions in their research,
• Have a track record in securing external funding, and
• Be comfortable working in a multi-disciplinary environment.

The successful candidate will help connect faculty across the Earth Commons, the McCourt School of Public Policy, and the Emergent Ethics Network. We are therefore seeking someone who can communicate complex environmental justice issues and scholarship to many different audiences.

The successful candidate will contribute to the teaching and service of both the McCourt School and Earth Commons as well as contribute to the development and delivery of new interdisciplinary undergraduate and graduate curricula in the Earth Commons, including the Master of Science in Environment and Sustainability Management, the new Master of Science in Environment and International Affairs, a new undergraduate degree and university-wide minor, as well as a doctoral program.

This position is central to Georgetown’s efforts to be a leader in environment and sustainability research, teaching, and action. The Earth Commons is a university priority and is growing rapidly. It will be located, in part, on the downtown Capitol Campus. We are seeking a candidate with the vision and capacity to build a successful program around environmental justice in downtown Washington DC, and with a strong commitment to securing funding to support these efforts.

Application Instructions
Applicants should provide a cover letter, curriculum vitae, research and teaching statements (latter two documents not to exceed two pages each), a diversity and inclusion statement (one page), names and contact information of three referees, 1-2 publications either in print or in progress, and recent teaching evaluations (if available). All candidates must hold a PhD by the time of employment. The start date for this position is ideally August 1, 2024. Applications for this position must be made via Georgetown’s online application management system: https://apply.interfolio.com/137831. Faxed, mailed, or emailed applications will not be accepted. Review of applications will begin on January 15, 2024, and will continue until the position is filled.

The School of Arts and Sciences at the University of Rochester is seeking an intellectual leader in Gender, Sexuality, and Women’s Studies to be appointed as the next Director of the Susan B. Anthony Institute. We seek a colleague with expertise in one or more of these fields who will use the prominence of this Directorship to advance the mission of deepening and diversifying gender, sexuality, and women’s studies at the University, potentially cross-pollinating between the School of Arts and Sciences and other units, as well as drawing on Rochester’s substantial history of social justice advances. Key partner units and programs within the School of Arts and Sciences include the Humanities Center, the Graduate Program in Visual and Cultural Studies, and the newly formed Department of Black Studies. This is a unique opportunity to build an institutional home for cutting edge research in these fields at the University of Rochester.

We are seeking a vibrant interdisciplinary scholar and visionary leader who holds a Ph.D. in a field within the humanities or social sciences and is qualified for rank at the level of Associate or Full Professor, to hold tenure in one of the following departments: Anthropology, Art and Art History, Black Studies, Economics, English, History, Modern Languages and Cultures, Philosophy, and Religion and Classics. Candidates should demonstrate a career of effective teaching and mentoring; provide evidence of committed professional, campus, and community leadership; and express an innovative vision for the future of the field. The School of Arts and Sciences is especially interested in strengthening indigenous studies, trans studies, intersectionality, decolonial studies, disability studies, and public health.

The University of Rochester offers competitive salary, benefits, and research support. Salary ranges for this position are: $105,000-$145,000 at the rank of Associate Professor; $145,000-$225,000 at the rank of Professor. The referenced pay range represents the full base range of pay for this job. Individual salaries will be determined within the job’s salary range and established based on rank of appointment, market data, experience, and expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations. Tenure upon appointment for qualified senior candidates is contingent on favorable review of the candidate’s dossier by the department, the Dean of the School of Arts and Sciences, and the Provost. The University of Rochester, an Equal Opportunity Employer, has a strong commitment to diversity and actively encourages applications from candidates from groups underrepresented in higher education.

Application Instructions

Applications will require:

●      Letter of interest

●      CV

●      Statement of your commitment to advancing equity and fostering an inclusive and diverse community, including past work and future goals

●      Names of three references

●      3 publications (max. 100 pages)

Materials should be submitted online at:  https://apply.interfolio.com/135449. For more information on the University of Rochester Susan B. Anthony Institute, go to:  https://www.sas.rochester.edu/gsw/. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis beginning December 1, 2023, until the position is filled.

POSITION LOCATION: Durham, NC or Morganton, NC (NCSSM employees are generally required to live within a reasonable commuting distance of their assigned duty station)

POSTING DATE:  November 3, 2023

CLOSING DATE: Open until filled - priority consideration to applications received prior to December 31, 2023

POSITION TYPE: 12-month, EHRA SAAO II, FLSA Exempt, 1.0 FTE

HIRING SALARY: Salary commensurate with education and experience

NCSSM is ranked as the #2 Public School in the U.S.

NCSSM and Academic Programs foster an environment of collaboration across departments and divisions and support community-engaged service and research. NCSSM is proud of the diversity of its student body, and we seek to attract an equally diverse applicant pool for this position. NCSSM is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran. If you are an individual with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process, please contact us at [email protected]. 

Description of Duties:

Leadership Across NCSSM-Durham, NCSSM-Morganton and NCSSM-Online 

Create a “one-school” culture. Engage in and accomplish NCSSM’s Strategic Plan. Create and make informed decisions using programmatic, faculty and curriculum assessment. Facilitate and lead NCSSM’s movement toward interdisciplinary coursework and experiences, including connections among all STEM areas, the arts, and humanities across the three campuses. Provide vision and leadership to the Humanities department across our Durham, Morganton and Online campuses. 

Oversee and lead equity, diversity and inclusion initiatives in the Humanities department across our Durham and Morganton campuses and our Online program. Evaluate and improve departmental and summer programs while streamlining processes and procedures. Administer the department's State and Foundation budgets while helping to develop donor relationships. Collaborate with internal and external constituents to lead all Humanities operations. Travel and weekend work are required.

Enrollment, Master Schedule, Courses, and Programs

Oversee and lead a master schedule that optimizes courses across NCSSM-Durham, NCSSM-Morganton and NCSSM-Online to include some offerings in a hybrid model across programs, including coordinating the department’s January-Term offerings, new courses and interdisciplinary offerings, the annual revision of the NCSSM course catalog including course descriptions, prerequisites, and meeting patterns. Develop and coordinate professional development opportunities across the campuses to enrich faculty and staff expertise in the implementation of innovative pedagogy, the use of technology, or other institution-wide topics.

Ensure academic clubs, forums, competitions and other academic experiences are inclusive of NCSSM-Durham, NCSSM-Morganton and NCSSM-Online. Support department chairs with the Summer Research and Innovation Program (SRIP) process, as well as NCSSM summer transition programs.

Personnel

Responsible for supervising departmental chairs and administrative associates across NCSSM-Durham and NCSSM-Morganton. Responsibilities include: approving time worked and approved leave, monitoring supervisees' annual performance goals, work plans, and evaluations. Conduct classroom observations of new faculty and faculty on improvement plans. Assist with new faculty and staff orientation through training, when needed. Develop across campus professional development opportunities at the institution, discipline, and departmental levels, when appropriate. Assist the chairs with hiring new departmental faculty and staff. Support nominations for NCSSM and external awards for faculty and staff, in collaboration with the chairs.

Budget and Purchasing

Administer all annual budgets for State, Foundation, and other departmental accounts. Work with departmental Program Associate to monitor and manage departmental or discipline budgets and to share regular updates with the chairs. Approve purchase requests. Identify departmental needs across NCSSM-Durham, NCSSM-Morganton and NCSSM-Onlineand advocate for funding to meet those needs. Work with the Provost and Vice-Chancellor and Chief Operating Officer of Morganton to create a recurring budget for the department including supplies, materials, textbook, curriculum development, special projects, and summer programs for NCSSM-Morganton.

Administrative Coordination and Communication

Attend meetings representing the Academic Programs division across NCSSM-Durham, NCSSM-Morganton and NCSSM-Online(Deans and Vice Chancellor, Instructional Council, Deans and Chairs, Deans and Registrars, Institutional Advancement, BOT Meetings, Foundation Board Meetings, Deans and Faculty Senate Officers, etc.) and serve on committees (e.g., Hiring, Strategic Planning, Accreditation, and Calendar). Assist with the coordination and delivery of in-service events, including Family Day, admissions events, and professional development activities. Coordinate with other departments and divisions (Facilities, Business Office, Student Life, Counseling, HR, Extended Learning, etc.) to ensure the delivery of academic programs. Keep departmental leaders informed about important school news, initiatives, deadlines, etc. Deliver formal presentations, including presentations to the Board of Trustees, Foundation Board, and Admissions events (Open Houses, Discovery Days, Welcome Days, etc.). Promote engagement and outreach activities specific to the department or disciplines. Serve as the final decision-maker for faculty, parents, students and prospective student concerns by acknowledging, researching and responding to the concern or issue.

NCSSM-Online Program

Lead and oversee online responsibilities. Examples include: Online Welcome, Online Orientation, Summer Scholar Development Course, Online Family Day, Online Weekends, Online Recognition Ceremony, Online Courses, Online Catalog, Online Master Schedules, Online Staffing, Online Purchasing, Online Communications, Online Student Support, Online Clubs, Online Competitions, Online Parents and Families, Online TAs and Tutoring, etc.

Instructional Duties

Teach one course per academic year.

Perform other job duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge:

• Wide-ranging knowledge of recent trends, pedagogies, and challenges in higher education, as well as K-12 education. Awareness of curriculum trends at peer institutions as well as university curriculum in the Humanities.
• Scholarly background and research in one or several areas within the Humanities.
• In-depth knowledge of administrative responsibilities within and across departments.
• Background in interdisciplinary teaching, team teaching, course and program development and accreditation. 
• Experience with and knowledge of core Humanities offerings, specifically English/literature, history, world languages and/or cultural studies and fine arts. Understand the content, successes and challenges for American Studies. 
• Knowledge of the mission of NCSSM and the unique responsibilities of a residential and distance education program. Recognizes the social, emotional, and intellectual needs of this unique student body. 
• Knowledge about best practices within Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). 
• A broad range of personal experience and ability to assess/evaluate the pedagogical techniques and objectives with Fine Arts 
• Awareness of trends in contemporary pedagogy that are bringing back John Dewey’s approach, especially ones that prioritize relationships as the center of teaching and learning.
• Knowledge of the complexities of the UNC System for a public STEM high school. Deep knowledge of both higher education/academia and secondary organizational structures. 
• Knowledge about different language programs, such as NSLY-I, and others to help boost students' learning of world languages.

Skills:

• Cultivate the emphasis on critical thinking skills in an interdisciplinary learning environment.
• Practice and promote a collaborative leadership style. Ability to foster a cooperative work environment, understanding that there are faculty, students, and faculty on two physical campuses. 
• Advocate for faculty while balancing administrative needs of the whole.
• Mentor faculty by providing clear, constructive, meaningful feedback on an ongoing basis. Experience supervising faculty and serving as a secondary supervisor and supporting middle managers (e.g. department chairs).
• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Create structures and systems that encourage faculty innovation and risk taking to facilitate student growth and new opportunities. Fosters and supports creativity as well as provides ongoing encouragement for individual growth.
• Be a leader, mediator, administrator, listener, facilitator and delegator. Seek input from chairs and other faculty members and delegate responsibilities, when appropriate
• Organize and implement a clear, demonstrated plan for departmental short-term and long-term goals. 
• Communicate effectively the unique qualities of the Humanities Department and can network with people in and out of the Humanities community. Competency with technical applications across various Humanities teaching areas and able to talk about and understand those applications. Active involvement with the Humanities community at the local, state, and national levels.
• Develop a curricular program not tied to external standards (AP or IB standards, or state standards).
• Manage state and foundation budgets
• Possess soft skills, including but not limited to: negotiation, reconciliation/restorative practices, facilitating difficult conversations, problem-solving. 
• Identify best practices in research to support NCSSM in various ways such as current scholarship being published in academic journals on education, the professoriate, interdisciplinary education, and the Humanities and establish research opportunities with local universities
• Develop positive working relationships with those in the department and other employees across other divisions.  
• Teach, assess and support students.

Abilities: 

• Listen and think critically to ensure departmental progress and find creative ways to promote innovation and positive change as NCSSM continues to evolve. Willingness to ask faculty members and students for input to make changes, as necessary. Possess a sense of humility, vulnerability and characteristics of a growth mindset.
• Promote the work of the Humanities department to diverse audiences (students and families, alumni, other NC stakeholders, prospective donors, etc).
• Develop and support outreach initiatives. Make connections between course content and community-based outreach/volunteering/internship opportunities for students (make humanities courses relevant to real-world context)
• Advocate for resources, in terms of professional development funds, supplies and materials, and facilities. Defining the position of the Department of Humanities within the institution and enthusiastically and strategically situate the department for increased funding and resources.
• Advocate passionately for arts programming in STEM school.
• Navigate the changes to World Languages, respect instructor autonomy while holding faculty accountable for meeting the guidelines/practices/policies of the department and the institution. 
• Understand how to work with a master schedule in a way that best meets the needs of students first and faculty.
• Perform educational triage.
• Keep calm under pressure, especially dealing with challenging situations.
• Assist with developing recommendations for improving Humanities teaching and learning and issues in Humanities education on a state and national level.
• Support approaches that support student centered teaching. 
• Empower students and faculty to excel by supporting their strengths.
• Encourage open discussion about the department climate and create a structure to ensure steps are taken towards change, when needed.
• Understand advancement work and be an effective fundraiser.

Minimum Education and Experience:

Masters degree in a Humanities or related field and seven years of related experience, to include experience supervision, teaching experience, curriculum development experience, and three years of relevant leadership experience. 

When applying, please submit a cover letter, CV, and statement of leadership philosophy.

Team NCSSM Benefits:

Free On-campus Parking

Vacation: Varied based on EHRA or SHRA Classification. For SHRA and Faculty, earn from 14 days to 26 days per year based on years of state service (part-time employees are pro-rated).  EHRA SAAO Group I, receives 26 days per year and EHRA SAAO Group II/Instructional (IRIT), receives 24 days per year. Leave is earned monthly.

Sick Leave: 12 days per year.

Additional Leave: Family Medical Leave (FMLA), Paid Parental Leave (PPL), Civil Leave, Extended Illness, Short/Long Term Disability, Family Illness Leave, Military Leave, Community Service Leave, Bonus Leave, Voluntary Shared Leave and Leave Without Pay.

Holidays:12 days per year

Retirement: Required participation for all employees working 3/4 time or more. Option (1) Teachers’ and State Employees’ Retirement System (TSERS) requires 6% of gross salary. Employees are vested for retirement after 5 years. Option (2) The Optional Retirement Program (ORP) requires 6% of gross salary. Employees in ORP are vested after 5 years of participating in ORP. As a participant in either retirement program, you are automatically covered for short-term disability (eligible after 1 year of service/no cost), long term disability (eligible after 5 year of service/no cost). Death benefit of minimum $25,000/maximum $50,000 based on previous 12 month salary (eligible after 1 year of service/no cost).

Supplemental Retirement Plans: Supplemental retirement plans provide an additional opportunity to help you reach your retirement goals.  Supplemental Plan offerings such as a 401(k), 403(b), or 457(b) on a Roth (after-tax) or pre-tax contributions from several different vendors.

Health Insurance: Employee only coverage under the State Health Plan (PPO) is provided to employees that work 30 or more hours a week. The cost is determined by the type of coverage elected by the employee. Dependent coverage is available by payroll deduction.

NC Flex Plan: Plan offers Health Care Flexible Spending, Dependent Day Care Flexible Spending, Dental Insurance, Vision Care Plan, Critical Illness, Cancer Insurance, Core Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Voluntary Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance, Accident, and Group Term Life. All plans are pre-tax basis / Cost varies depending on selections.

Voluntary Group Term Life Insurance: Securian (This is an after-tax plan and is portable)

Tuition Waiver: Three courses per academic year tuition free (at any of UNC 17 campuses that offer courses) for permanent full-time employees.

State Employees Credit Union: Membership welcomed. Contact the SECU Credit Union for information.

Community Service: 24 hours leave credited each calendar year (prorated for part-time) unless you choose the Mentoring/ tutoring option – 1 hour each week up to a max of 36 hours that schools are in session as documented by the elected board of the local education agency or the governing authority of any non-public school.

Facilities: Library & Gymnasium - other athletic facilities available at no cost to employees. Cafeteria on site.

Remote Options: Remote options are available (1) when students are not on campus and there are no in-person required meetings and (2) with supervisor approval.

About NCSSM:

North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics (NCSSM) is a world-class public high school with statewide reach empowering academically talented students from diverse backgrounds from every corner of the state to design their own future. We offer residential high school programs in Durham and Morganton for juniors and seniors or virtual high school courses and programs that students can take alongside their local curriculum, all tuition free. Our wide array of summer offerings for rising 5th- through 12th-graders includes free opportunities for in-state students alongside paid options for students from anywhere in the world. NCSSM Extended Learning partners with communities and regions to advance student learning and outcomes.

Specializing in science, technology, engineering, and math, and embracing the fine arts and humanities, NCSSM has become the model for 18 such specialized schools around the globe since its founding in 1980 and is a full constituent of the University of North Carolina System. NCSSM’s Ignite + Transform comprehensive campaign seeks to raise $50 million in private support for our mission.

The new NCSSM-Morganton campus opened in 2022 for summer programs and its first fall academic term. NCSSM-Morganton focuses on the booming fields of data science and artificial intelligence, preparing the leaders of tomorrow to navigate a future driven by data and machine learning, with emphasis on the humanistic implications and ethical use of these tools.

Nearly two-thirds of NCSSM graduates earn a bachelor’s degree in a STEM field -- over three times the national average, including 58 percent of our underrepresented minority graduates, which is nearly four times the national average. Nearly three-quarters have earned or are seeking a graduate degree. A 2020 economic impact study found that 54 percent of our alumni continue to live and work in North Carolina, catalyzing nearly $1.3 billion in annual economic activity. NCSSM embraces equity, diversity, and inclusion, and seeks to recruit employees who share these values.

For more information, please read the NCSSM strategic plan and visit ncssm.edu.

How to Apply:

Submit electronic application via: http://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/northcarolina/. Please create an account, search for the Dean of Humanities position vacancy, and submit the online application.

When applying, please submit these 3 items: a cover letter, CV, and statement of leadership philosophy. 

Please complete your application in full. All required Competencies, Work History, and Credentials must appear on the application in the Education and Work Experience sections of the application to receive consideration during the selection process. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the State Application form in its entirety. “See Attached Resume or an Embedded Text Resume” will be considered incomplete and will not be processed. Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, along with the state application. Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS) if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing. If applicants are a former member of the NC National Guard who served for at least six years and was discharged under honorable conditions, they must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22 along with their state application.

Final candidates are subject to criminal and sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require a motor vehicle check. If the highest degree is from an institution outside of the U.S., final candidates are required to have their degree equivalency verified at www.wes.org or equivalent service. NCSSM participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

Please refrain from submitting multiple applications. However, if multiple applications are submitted to a posting, only the most recent application received prior to the posting close date will be accepted. There is a 24-hour waiting period before an applicant can re-apply to a position.

If you have questions, please contact Eric Hunsley at [email protected]

NCSSM is an EEO/eVerify/VEVRAA Employer

Global Scholar Recruitment Campaign

City University of Hong Kong (CityU) is one of the world’s leading universities, known for innovation, creativity and research.  We are now seeking exceptional scholars to join us as Assistant Professors/Associate Professors/Professors/Chair Professors (on substantiation-track) in all academic fields with special focuses on One Health, Digital Society, Smart City, Matter, Brain, and related interdisciplinary areas.  Research fields of particular interest include, but not limited to:

•    biomedical science and engineering
•    veterinary science
•    computer science and data science
•    neuroscience and neural engineering
•    bio-statistics and AI-healthcare
•    smart/semi-conductor manufacturing
•    AI/robotics/autonomous systems
•    aerospace and microelectronics engineering
•    energy generation and storage
•    digital business and innovation management
•    fintech and business analytics
•    computational social sciences
•    digital humanities
•    digital and new media
•    law and technology
•    private law
•    healthy, smart and sustainable cities

Successful candidates should have a demonstrated ability to build a world-class research programme related to CityU’s strategic research areas, plus a commitment to education and student mentorship.  Candidates must possess a doctorate in their respective field by the time of appointment.

Applications and nominations are invited for :

Chair Professor/Professor/Associate Professor/Assistant Professor (Political Philosophy/Ethics) in the Department of Public and International Affairs [Ref. B/623/03]

Duties :  Contribute to research, service, teaching and teaching-related activities at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.  The appointees are also expected to be active researchers and contribute to the broader intellectual project of the Department in terms of publications, academic events and research grants.

Requirements :  A PhD in Political Philosophy/Ethics or related disciplines with competence in undertaking philosophical and ethical research and teaching.  Candidates are expected to have an active research agenda that leads to external funding, provide evidence of teaching ability (including student evaluations) and proven ability to produce high quality publications.  We are particularly interested in candidates who are familiar with East Asian philosophical traditions and are capable of conducting research and teaching in a field of applied ethics, such as biomedical ethics, digital ethics and AI ethics, environmental ethics, government ethics, and administrative ethics.  Successful candidates are expected to commence duty as soon as possible.

•    Candidates for Chair Professor and Professor should have outstanding research/grant records and international reputation.
•    Candidates for Associate Professor should have a number of high-impact publications and grants, and a demonstrated ability/potential to develop a research area on their own.
•    Candidates for Assistant Professor should have demonstrated potential for high-impact publication and grant capture.

Salary and Conditions of Service  
Remuneration package will be driven by market competitiveness and individual performance.  Excellent fringe benefits include gratuity, leave, medical and dental schemes, and relocation assistance (where applicable).  Initial appointment will be made on a fixed-term contract.

Information and Application
Further information on the posts and the University is available at http://www.cityu.edu.hk, or from the Department of Public and International Affairs, City University of Hong Kong, Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong (email : [email protected]).

To apply, please submit an online application at http://jobs.cityu.edu.hk, and include a current curriculum vitae.  Nominations can be sent directly to the Department (email: [email protected]).  Applications and nominations will receive full consideration until the positions are filled.  Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted; and those shortlisted for the post of Assistant Professor will be requested to arrange for at least 2 reference reports sent directly by the referees to the Department, specifying the position applied for.  The University's privacy policy is available on the homepage.

City University of Hong Kong is an equal opportunity employer.  We are committed to the principle of diversity. Personal data provided by applicants will be used for recruitment and other employment-related purposes.

Worldwide recognition ranking #70 (QS 2024), and #4 among top 50 universities under age 50 (QS 2021); #4 in the World’s Most International Universities (THE 2023); #1 in Automation & Control/Electrical & Electronic Engineering/Materials Science & Engineering/Metallurgical Engineering/Nanoscience & Nanotechnology and #3 in Telecommunication Engineering in Hong Kong (GRAS 2022); and #42 Business School in the World and #5 in Asia (UT Dallas 2018 to 2022)