Pre-/Post-Doctoral Fellowship, Institute of Clinical Bioethics

Position Title:

Pre-/Post-Doctoral Fellowship, Institute of Clinical Bioethics

Time Type:

Full time

Position Summary and Qualifications:

The clinical ethics pre-doctoral/post-doctoral fellowship provides an opportunity for a doctoral candidate or recent Ph.D. in bioethics to assist the director and assistant directors of the Institute of Clinical Bioethics (ICB) at St Joseph’s University in the areas of education, consultation, teaching rounds, administration, and research within the university as well as the hospitals and nursing homes affiliated with the Institute. In addition, it gives the fellow an opportunity to advise and support the Fellows/students in their different research projects. The goal of the fellowship is to provide a platform for the fellow to use knowledge and skills acquired in the academic program in a clinical setting (hospital or nursing home) under the direction of the bioethicists at ICB who serve as mentors and preceptors. Students are required to complete a minimum of 120 hours of practical fieldwork in a clinical setting affiliated with ICB. Students are expected to identify clinical ethics issues during the duration of the fellowship, understand the core competencies in clinical ethics consultation, and demonstrate the ability to effectively communicate with clinicians, patients, family members and other stakeholders. They should also develop the ability to teach the ICB ethics core curriculum to medical residents at our affiliated hospitals.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: (include but are not limited
to) Essential Duties
• Assist the director and assistant director where needed in the preparation and presentation of ethics education, grand rounds and consultation materials.
• Advise and support undergraduate, graduate, medical and dental students and medical interns/residents/fellows in their different research projects.
• Assist in serving the leadership teams, work groups and ad hoc committees within and outside the hospital (e.g. university) where ethics is concerned.
• Participate in clinical aspects of ethics consultations, i.e., family care conferences, advisory recommendations, full committee consultations, monthly ethics committee meetings.
• Attend and to participate in ethical, theological, and professional conferences, workshops, and networking meetings as deemed appropriate by the director (may require some travel)
• Assist the director and assistant director in the integration of ethics with the Mission, Vision and Values of Saint Joseph’s University and our allied hospitals and nursing homes.
• Conduct research-searching databases, library catalogues, and other appropriate resources; obtaining desired materials; analysis and synthesis of these materials; and the organization of these materials as appropriate to its specific purpose.

Secondary Responsibilities :
• Coordinate and attend one Health Promoter Program per month, supervising community partners, medical interns, residents, and students on site.
• Direct and mentor graduate and undergraduate students on interdisciplinary research projects at local, national, and international levels, ensuring adherence to timelines.
• Represent the Institute of Clinical Bioethics on university committees, Admission events, university sponsored events etc.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Director.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: ( Education/Training and Experience
Required) Required:
• PhD or ABD candidate in health care ethics/ bioethics, and courses in Catholic theology, OR Theology/theological ethics with a concentration in health care ethics/bioethics, OR Philosophical ethics with a concentration in health care ethics/bioethics, and courses in Catholic theology.
• 1-2 years’ experience in a community-based learning or co- curricular service role or an equivalent combination of education and clinical experience.
• Established ability to manage multi-faceted logistical needs.

• Strong organizational, planning and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to embrace, promote and articulate the University's Jesuit Catholic identity.
• Mastery in Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Excellent communication skills

Physical Requirements and/or Unusual Work Hours:
• Some evenings and weekends may be required based on departmental programming and university events

Saint Joseph’s University is a private, Catholic, Jesuit institution and we expect members of our community to be knowledgeable about – and to make a positive contribution to – our mission. Saint Joseph’s University is an equal opportunity employer that seeks to recruit, develop and retain a talented and diverse workforce. The University is committed to the diversity of its faculty and staff so that our students, our disciplines and our community as a whole can benefit from the multiple perspectives it offers. The University seeks qualified candidates who share our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion. EOE

Saint Joseph’s University prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in its programs and activities, including admission and employment, in accordance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. The Title IX Coordinator is responsible for overseeing compliance with Title IX and other civil rights laws and regulations. To contact the Title IX Coordinator, e-mail titleix@sju.edu, visit Campion Student Center suite 243, or call 610-660-1145. To learn more about the University’s Title IX policies, the process for filing a report or formal complaint of sex discrimination, sexual harassment, or other form of sexual misconduct, and the University’s response to reports and/or formal complaints, please visit www.sju.edu/titleix . Inquiries may also be directed to the Federal agency responsible for enforcing Title IX, the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights .

Pay Transparency & Benefits Overview

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$38,100.00 - $41,900.00