Ruth R Faden Professorship of Education in Bioethics

General Description

The Ruth R. Faden Professorship of Education in Bioethics in the Johns Hopkins Berman Institute of Bioethics was recently established thanks to the generosity of the Institute's Advisory Board Chair Alexander Levi and his wife Vicki Gold Levi.

The inaugural holder of the Faden Professorship will be a proven leader in bioethics education, with a track record of excellence and innovation in bioethics education, particularly at the graduate or professional school level, including clinical, residency and fellowship training.

The Faden Professor will join the highly-regarded educational programs and initiatives of the Berman Institute, and will be expected to (1) teach in the appropriate educational and training program area(s) of the Institute, (2) lead and carry out a program of research and scholarship including research on bioethics education, and (3) take on leadership responsibilities for all or parts of the Institute's existing educational programs and initiatives as well as have the opportunity to add new initiatives.

The Institute's current educational programs and initiatives span the university and include : bioethics teaching in the Krieger School of Arts and Sciences undergraduate curriculum, primarily in the William H. Miller III Department of Philosophy, where an undergraduate minor in bioethics is offered; the Institute's Master of Bioethics (MBE) program and PhD concentration in health policy and ethics, both offered in partnership with the Bloomberg School of Public Health (BSPH); teaching in the BSPH; a Postdoctoral Fellowship program; and bioethics teaching and training in both the School of Medicine (SOM) and School of Nursing (SON) professional school curricula, as well as in graduate training programs.

The Professorship will support a portion of the successful candidate's salary, with the expectation that additional funding will be secured through grants, teaching, service and / or clinical efforts, as appropriate.

Qualifications

Successful candidates will have a strong track record in bioethics education across a range of disciplines and / or learner groups, as well as having a track record of bioethics scholarship; applicants with expertise in research on bioethics education are strongly encouraged to apply. Candidates will be considered across a wide range of disciplinary backgrounds. Rank of associate professor or higher; and can be tenure / tenure track or non-tenure track depending on the individual.

Application Instructions

Deadline for submission is Dec. 15, with on-campus interviews expected in early 2026. Appointment to begin academic year 2026 (July 1 or later by agreement). Administrative questions about the application process should be directed to Kelly Whalen ( [emailprotected] ).

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Salary Range

The referenced salary range represents the minimum and maximum salaries for this position and is based on Johns Hopkins University's good faith belief at the time of posting. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. The actual compensation offered to the selected candidate may vary and will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, internal equity, market conditions, education / training and other factors, as reasonably determined by the University.

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Background Checks

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Vaccine Requirements

Johns Hopkins University strongly encourages, but no longer requires, at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. The COVID-19 vaccine does not apply to positions located in the State of Florida. We still require all faculty, staff, and students to receive the seasonal flu vaccine . Exceptions to the COVID and flu vaccine requirements may be provided to individuals for religious beliefs or medical reasons. Requests for an exception must be submitted to the JHU vaccination registry. This change does not apply to the School of Medicine (SOM). SOM hires must be fully vaccinated with an FDA COVID-19 vaccination and provide proof of vaccination status. For additional information, applicants for SOM positions should visit https : / / www.hopkinsmedicine.org / coronavirus / covid-19-vaccine / and all other JHU applicants should visit https : / / covidinfo.jhu.edu / health-safety / covid-vaccination-information / .

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