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Assistant Teaching Professor of Philosophy (Ethics Lab AI & Health)
Georgetown University: Main Campus: Kennedy Institute of Ethics

Location: Washington, DC
Open Date: Apr 05, 2023
Deadline:

Description
Ethics Lab, an initiative of the Kennedy Institute of Ethics at Georgetown University in Washington D.C., invites applications for a position, contingent on funding, of Assistant Teaching Professor in Philosophy. The position is a full-time non-tenure faculty position with a 12-month term, renewable for a second year contingent on project funding.

This position is specific to Ethics Lab's stewardship of a funded initiative to develop innovative courses and cross-disciplinary program collaborations addressing the ethical challenges of AI & Health. The position will also assist in other initiatives of Ethics Lab, including work with external partners and team pedagogical design. The position carries a 1:1 teaching load. Responsibilities include development of 2 new courses at the intersection of technology and health; extending opportunities for Ethics Lab's program partner network to include health-related faculty, schools, and programs at Georgetown University; and contributing to direct impact projects of the Lab.

Professional development funds are available to support this position's contribution of new knowledge to academic, instructional, or sectoral communities. The form of this work may be scholarly, pedagogical, or practical/applied/translational in nature.

This Assistant Teaching Professorship is a 12-month appointment with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2023. It carries a highly competitive salary, benefits, and additional stipend for professional development. For faculty benefit information, please refer to the University current benefit resources online. This position will be supervised by Prof. Margaret Little, McNamara Chair of Philosophy and Director of Ethics Lab.


Qualifications

• Applicants should be able to speak to demonstrable experience (academic or otherwise) in emerging technologies and in health ethics.
• A background in ethical or social-epistemological issues related to race, gender, and other social identities is a particular advantage but not required.
• A PhD in philosophy is required by the time of appointment.
• Candidates should be philosophically rigorous but also creative; enthusiastic about working with other disciplines; and passionate about bringing philosophy to the service of helping address immediate, real-world complexities.
• Candidates should be comfortable working in a collaborative team environment and practicing philosophy in contexts of innovation, ambiguity, and complexity; have strong interpersonal and writing skills; and be able to effectively time manage work on multiple projects.

Robust onboarding to the team, its mission, and its methods will be provided. For more on Ethics Lab, please visit the website.


Application Instructions
Candidates should submit the following to the Interfolio portal:

• a cover letter that directly addresses their potential fit for this unique position (including demonstrable experience with the topic, pedagogical innovation, and supporting programmatic partnerships),
• curriculum vitae
• teaching portfolio (including teaching evaluations)
• three letters of reference [upload within Interfolio].

Optional but welcome is inclusion of a writing sample that demonstrates proficiency with accessible writing, whether that is an academic piece or blog post.


For more information and to apply, visit https://apply.interfolio.com/123681

Georgetown University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer fully dedicated to achieving a diverse faculty and staff. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, and sexual orientation), disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please click here for more information, or contact the Office of Institutional Diversity, Equity & Affirmative Action (IDEAA) at (202) 687-4798.






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