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Faculty, Tenure Track - The Atkins Chair for Ethics Across the Curriculum

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Carlow University seeks a developing thought leader in ethics to assume the Michelle R. Atkins Endowed Chair for Ethics across the Curriculum. This is a full-time, tenure track faculty position.

The Chair will be situated in the School of Management and report to the Dean of the School. They will lead curricular design initiatives in a digital learning environment with faculty colleagues to integrate ethics into undergraduate and graduate programs of study. The Chair will serve as a thought leader in current and developing ethical issues for their colleagues. Thus, a candidate is sought who is an emerging scholar-practitioner able to span disciplinary boundaries. The individual will develop a University agenda to increase ethics awareness that includes planning seminars and conferences focused on a critical contemporary ethical issue(s) and providing cooperative outreach locally and nationally. The position comes with teaching responsibilities including teaching an ethics course at a graduate level in the School of Management. The successful candidate will be expected to present locally and nationally at recognized conferences and seminars dealing with ethics and contribute to the ethics literature.

The Chair requires an innovative, dynamic, and imaginative scholar-practitioner with a broad/pluralistic approach to ethics education and an eagerness to be part of a vibrant learning community.

The successful candidate will possess the following attributes: (1) a terminal degree in one of the following or related disciplines: Philosophy (ethics); Psychology (moral development); Social Sciences (comparative cultural values); Biological Science (ecology, genetics, health care); Law(legal standards/codes); Public Policy (regulatory controls); or Business Ethics (2) knowledge of current trends and issues in ethics; (3) excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills; (4) an interest in advancing the use of educational technology; (5)a demonstrated commitment to serving a diverse learning community, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone is valued and respected, and working effectively within an environment that values shared governance; (6) a commitment to the values of liberal education and to the mission and Catholic identity of the University. Carlow University places a high value on community engagement.

The successful candidate will possess the following attributes: (1) a terminal degree in keeping with a senior-level administrative position; (2) administrative experience in higher education equivalent to the level of director or higher; (3)demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with faculty, administration, department chairs, staff, other campus personnel, and external constituencies; (4) experience in assessment of program outcomes and demonstrated ability to bring complex projects to successful completion; (5) excellent advocacy, resource management, and planning skills; and (6) a commitment to the values of liberal education and to the mission and Catholic identity of the University. Carlow University places a high value on community engagement.

Carlow University is a comprehensive Catholic masters university Located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1929 by the Sisters of Mercy, Carlow is situated in a culturally diverse urban setting neighboring Carnegie Mellon University, the University of Pittsburgh, and Duquesne University. With an enrollment of 2,200 graduate and undergraduate students, both women and men, Carlow is known for its academic excellence, dedication to individual attention, and a commitment to the liberal arts tradition and career development. Thirty-four undergraduate majors-including dual degree programs with Carnegie Mellon, Duquesne University, and The Art Institute of Pittsburgh, 12 master's degree programs, and two doctorates are offered through the University's two undergraduate colleges and the graduate school. One of the 16 member institutions of the Conference for Mercy Higher Education, Carlow is recognized for educating traditional students and adult learners for a lifetime of leadership and service.

Candidates should electronically submit a letter of interest, a curriculum vitae detailing academic and professional experience, an executive summary of qualifications, examples of scholarly or equivalent work, and contact information for three professional references to HR5@carlow.edu

Carlow University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer by choice. We value diversity and we are committed to the recruitment of underrepresented groups.

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