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Postdoctoral Training Program in the Ethical, Legal, and Social Implications of Genetics and Genomics (Summer 2026)

The mission of the 3-year Penn Postdoctoral Training Program in the Ethical, Legal and Social Implications (ELSI) of Genetics and Genomics, supported by a training grant from the National Human Genome Research Institute, is to prepare junior scholars for success as creative, independent investigators in the field of ELSI research. Fellows will participate fully in the life of the Department of Medical Ethics and Health Policy, which is among the world’s leading bioethics departments, and will engage with the outstanding genetic medicine, science, and ELSI communities at Penn. Fellows will receive a generous annual stipend, benefits, and funds for academic books and travel. When appropriate to their prior training and career goals, ELSI fellows may pursue a Master of Science in Medical Ethics to prepare them to compete for external funding in ELSI research. Steven Joffe, MD, MPH directs the Fellowship.

To apply and for more information click here: https://apply.interfolio.com/175847

Contact: Emily Walters, ethxfell@pennmedicine.upenn.edu

Date: December 10, 2025

Foundational Sciences Faculty (Humanities) – part time

The Department of Medical Education (DME) at the Illinois College of Osteopathic Medicine (IllinoisCOM) is recruiting a part-time (0.5 FTE), non-tenure Humanities faculty member with experiences to warrant a rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor to join an innovative and forward-thinking team in developing and delivering an interdisciplinary osteopathic medical curriculum. The ideal candidate will be an enthusiastic educator with subject matter expertise in humanities as it relates to health professions education and practice. The anticipated hire date for this position is January 1, 2026.

The successful candidate will participate in Humanities Medical Education (HME) courses by identifying and building art-based and other experiential learning opportunities that center on medical humanities to improve the humanistic aspects of care by cultivating more well-rounded, empathetic, compassionate, and reflective healthcare professionals.

The successful candidate may also serve as Co-Course Director for foundational or organ system courses, contribute to program and University service, and pursue scholarly activities in support of the IllinoisCOM and the Chicago School mission. Successful recruits are expected to have a commitment to establishing a student-focused, value-based culture of Belonging, Radical Collaboration, Innovation, and Comprehensive Care.

Teaching, Curriculum Development, and Student Success

  • Participate in curriculum design, delivery, and evaluation to promote program excellence, student success, and continuous quality improvement
  • Partner with operation personnel to facilitate curriculum delivery
  • Promote innovative, evidence-based instructional methods and technologies
  • Facilitate student coaching and ensure opportunities for student mentoring, scholarly activity and professional growth

Service

  • Represent the College in professional and/or community organizations and events
  • Assist where needed with student recruitment and community outreach efforts
  • Participate in college and University committees

Research and Scholarly Activity

  • Participate and collaborate in scholarly activities congruent with a faculty position

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

  • Terminal degree (PhD, PharmD, DO/MD) in area of expertise,
  • Expertise in teaching subject matter in post-secondary, graduate or medical education,
  • Ability to collaboratively and effectively work with faculty, staff and administration in the development of a new College of Osteopathic Medicine,
  • Technical competence to support the development of curriculum, teaching materials, assessment items and to ensure continuous quality improvement,
  • Desire to make lasting and meaningful changes to the healthcare landscape of Chicago and beyond.

IDEAL QUALIFICATIONS

  • Experience in medical education teaching, assessment, and curriculum development.
  • Facilitation skills for case-based and small group learning.
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills.
  • Dedication to osteopathic philosophy and promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion.

POSITION DETAILS

  • This opportunity is budgeted at $55,000 – $75,000 annually, base compensation. Additional compensation factors may impact total compensation.
  • The position is based on the Chicago, IL campus.
  • While efforts are made to minimize the need, some work on weekends and travel may be expected.
  • This role will report to the Chair of the Department of Medical Education.
  • Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.

Compensation & Benefits: This opportunity is budgeted at $55,000 – $75,000 annually base compensation. Additional compensation factors may impact total compensation. To learn more about our competitive benefits and additional rewards, including generous paid time-off, medical and dental insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, retirement plan with employer contribution, multiple flexible spending accounts, tuition reimbursement, click the link below.

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Contact: Chat tool at https://www.thechicagoschool.edu/in-the-community/careers/
Date: Until filled

Assistant or Associate Professor, Medical Humanities

Tenure-track assistant or associate professor of Medical Humanities, specializing in narrative and/or digital humanities approaches to medicine and health in the 20th-21st centuries. Focus on data, technology, and computational approaches to health narratives (or critical data and software studies focusing on health/medicine) highly desired, with a preference for scholars with demonstrated engagement with the field of Medical Humanities who can connect with Rice’s new Media Studies major and Science and Technology Studies minor. 

The School of Humanities at Rice University in Houston, Texas, seeks applicants for a tenure- track assistant or associate professor position in Medical Humanities, specializing in narrative and/or digital humanities approaches to medicine and health in the 20th-21st centuries. The primary appointment will be in a department in the School of Humanities, with an agreement describing the candidate’s role in the Medical Humanities program relating to teaching, research, and service activities. Ability to teach courses in literature and medicine, digital health humanities, and diverse narrative traditions is highly desired. A research focus on minoritized or marginalized communities, and engagement with interdisciplinary and collaborative methods is preferred. Candidates must have a Ph.D. in a relevant field in the Humanities (including but not limited to Literary Studies, Media Studies, Digital Humanities, or a related interdisciplinary field) by July 1, 2026.

The Medical Humanities program at Rice University aims to become a leading program in the United States focused on health equity, social justice, patient narratives and experiences, and ethical, human-centered technology development for health care settings. The recently established Medical Humanities Research Institute at Rice will provide resources and opportunities for faculty to work with our partners in the Texas Medical Center and engage in international collaborations. Applicants should be prepared to teach regularly offered undergraduate and graduate courses in Medical Humanities, along with courses in their own field of expertise. The normal course load in the Humanities is 2:2, and teaching will be in the Program in Medical Humanities, with cross-listing as appropriate in the candidate’s home department.

In addition to the application, the following items must be uploaded:

  • Cover Letter
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Research Statement and Five-Year Plan
  • Statement of Teaching Philosophy and Interests (a complete teaching portfolio, including student evaluations, will be requested from finalists)
  • Sample syllabus for an undergraduate elective relevant to the position description
  • Writing sample of up to 25 pages
  • Three letters of recommendation

The Medical Humanities program was launched at Rice University in the fall of 2016 in response to student demand, faculty interest, and nationwide recognition that well-rounded students with humanities training bring valuable skills to health care and clinical research. The program takes a multidisciplinary approach to teaching and research on human experiences of health and illness, with a strong focus on health equity and justice. We aim to increase equity and inclusiveness through learning focused on social and cultural history, representation across forms of media, diversity, ethics, and health disparities. The School of Humanities has identified Medical Humanities as a strategic priority. Our program has strong collaborations with institutions in the Texas Medical Center, the largest medical center in the world, the University of Texas Schools of Medicine and Public Health, Baylor College of Medicine, and numerous community organizations. For more information on the program, see: https://medicalhumanities.rice.edu/. In addition to the undergraduate minor, the Medical Humanities Research Institute (MHRI) was launched in fall of 2023 to support the development of translational work in this field. MHRI was recently awarded a National Endowment for the Humanities grant to establish the Center for Humanities-Based Health AI Innovation in partnership with colleagues at Baylor College of Medicine. The successful candidate will be an active participant in this initiative and MHRI. For more information on the institute, see https://mhri.rice.edu/.

Rice University is a private, comprehensive research university located in the heart of Houston’s dynamic museum district and adjacent to the Texas Medical Center. The fourth largest and most diverse city in the United States, Houston provides an opportunity for scholars to collaborate with area universities, museums, the Texas Medical Center, and civic organizations, and to engage with the broader metropolitan community. Rice University is a comprehensive and highly selective private research university consistently ranked among the top 20 universities in the United States. Rice offers undergraduate and graduate degrees across eight schools and has a student body of nearly 5,000 undergraduates and over 4,000 graduate students. Its hallmarks include a very high level of research activity and intellectual innovation, a 6:1 student-faculty ratio, and a commitment to diversity at all levels.

Please see full job description and all relevant information at this link: https://mhb.wisc.edu/2025/02/25/postdoctoral-fellow-history-of-modern-19th-century-present-medicine-or-public-health/

Contact: Samuel Reis-Dennis – samuel.reis-dennis@rice.edu
Date: October 31, 2025

Assistant Professor Narrative Medicine/Writing/Literature

McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston seeks applicants for a non-tenure track Assistant Professor position at John P. McGovern, M.D. Center for Humanities and Ethics (McGovern Center). We are seeking a faculty member to lead and expand our current writing and narrative medicine programs for health professional trainees at all levels of their careers. Our ideal candidate will have the skills to create new writing programs that contribute to the growth of the McGovern Center’s local and national profile, student and health professional development, and position in the Texas Medical Center, as well as the greater Houston community. Candidates should be ready to provide evidence of their own works of creative writing and of their ability to teach writing courses in a clinical context. Lastly, this candidate will participate in and contribute to the creative atmosphere of the university. The ideal candidate will have degrees and/or training in creative writing, narrative medicine, medical (or health) humanities, literature, English, or other related disciplines.

The successful candidate will devote the majority of their time to McGovern Center activities, including:

  • publishing (both creatively and academically);
  • teaching Introduction to Medical Humanities I & II.
  • creating and teaching new writing courses.
  • mentoring students, trainees, and faculty in their creative writing.
  • overseeing production of the Human Ties Digest.
  • creating new programs in support of the McGovern Center’s mission and values.
  • serving on institutional committees; and
  • fostering relationships with writing and arts organizations in the Houston community.

Qualifications:

  • Ph.D. in a humanities discipline
  • Master’s of Fine Arts (MFA) degree is preferred, but not required
  • Experience teaching in a medical, clinical, or health professional context
  • Experience teaching creative writing and/or narrative medicine
  • Evidence of ability to publish (e.g., articles in peer-reviewed journals and/or essays of fiction or creative non-fiction)
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Ability to handle sensitive situations and communications.
  • Excellent listening and comprehension skills.
  • Dependable and reliable.
  • Adaptable and growth-minded.
  • Courteous and respectful.

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Contact: Keisha Ray – Keisha.S.Ray@uth.tmc.edu
Date: Until filled

Assistant Professor and Director of Storytelling-East Tennessee State University

The Department of Communication Studies and Storytelling at East Tennessee State University seeks an Assistant Professor and Director of Storytelling. This position carries full-time, tenure-track status beginning August 15, 2026, as an academic year appointment pending continued availability of funds.

We seek an energetic and inspiring faculty member with a demonstrated emphasis in Storytelling who will grow our undergraduate programs in Storytelling and our graduate certificate in Storytelling through teaching and alliance building with campus and community partners, such as the International Storytelling Center, National Storytelling Network, Mary B. Martin School of the Arts, and Story Collab). Our new colleague should be able to help our students understand storytelling not only as folk and traditional art but also as contemporary practice with socially transformative potential and workplace applications.

Candidates must have a Ph.D. or terminal degree in communication, cultural studies, performance studies, folklore studies, cultural sustainability, cultural anthropology, theatre, or other related field. We are especially interested in candidates who have or are willing to develop an expertise in digital storytelling. The successful candidate must have a demonstrated ability as a performance storyteller and possess strong academic credentials and experience in two or more of the following areas: performance studies; performance ethnography; narrative; oral history, applied storytelling; social justice; street, forum, or interactive theatre; arts-based research methods; storytelling for career preparation (e.g., interpretive biology, public history, environmental or natural resource interpretation, cultural heritage interpretation).

Teaching (50%) – The expected teaching load is a 2/3 (two in fall, three in spring) after accounting for a course release to compensate for the service obligations related to directing the Storytelling program. This tenure-track faculty member is expected to teach existing courses to undergraduates (e.g., Introduction to Storytelling, Storytelling Oral Traditions, Telling Personal Stories, Applied Storytelling, Public Speaking, Communication Theory, etc.) and graduate students (e.g., Foundations of Storytelling Performance, Advanced Storytelling Performance, Applied Storytelling, History of Performance Traditions, etc.). Other duties of this position include developing and updating curricula, and assisting with curricular assessments among other duties as assigned. The ideal candidate will also develop new courses, including a course in digital storytelling. Teaching formats may include in-person, hybrid, and online teaching. Summer and winter teaching opportunities are optional and available depending on need. All faculty hold regular office hours for students enrolled in classes taught.

Service (20-30%) – The successful candidate will direct our Storytelling program in consultation with the department chair. Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong organizational skills, a vision for expanding undergraduate and graduate Storytelling recruitment and programming. Additionally, they will demonstrate the ability to work in collegial and collaborative environments, foster strong ties with local and national storytelling communities, and lead marketing and publicity for Storytelling programming. They will also advise the Storyteller Collective student organization and take the lead in producing storytelling events, including a series of monthly Story Slams. In addition, tenure-track faculty members contribute professional service to the college, university, discipline, and/or community.

Research & Creative Activity (20-30%) – Tenure-track faculty contribute to the mission of the Department of Communication Studies & Storytelling through a program of research and/or creative activity that leads to publication, conference presentations, peer-reviewed performances, and/or competitively selected performances. We are particularly interested in candidates whose research agenda connects the Communication Studies and Storytelling programs (e.g., arts-based research methods, performance ethnography, etc.)

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Contact: Brianna C. August-Rae – cusanno@etsu.edu
Date: December 5, 2025

Visiting Professorships in Science, Technology & Society-Colby College

The Department of Science, Technology & Society at Colby College is currently looking to fill the following two faculty positions:

Any questions about the 3-year position should be directed to me at tsheehan@colby.edu, while questions about the 1-year position should be directed to my colleague Evan Randles at evan.randles@colby.edu. Please note that we welcome applications for either position from anyone on track to receive their PhD by September 1, 2027, which is one year after the position start date.

Contacts: Tanya Sheehan – tsheehan@colby.edu; Evan Randles-evan.randles@colby.edu
Date: January 16, 2026

Instructional Assistant Professor – Humanities/Social Sciences (Director of Medicine and Society)-University of Houston

The Honors College at the University of Houston invites applications for the promotion-eligible, non-tenure track, position of Instructional Assistant Professor to begin Fall 2026. While the position is open to candidates with disciplinary or interdisciplinary expertise in humanities, social science, or science fields, successful candidates should demonstrate how their teaching and research interests lie within the health and medical humanities, broadly construed.

In addition to teaching, the successful candidate will serve as the Director of Medicine and Society, an interdisciplinary minor (one of seven offered by the college) that explores healthcare through various historical, social, and cultural lenses. Medicine and Society maintains an approximate enrollment of 350 students and is home to several co-curricular programs. Experience working with undergraduate students in the pre-health professions and collaborating in co-curricular activities is preferred. Applicants must hold a PhD in a relevant field.

  • Maintain a 2/2 teaching load (seminar-style, typically around 25 students per section), including the foundation course, “Readings in Medicine and Society,” and an upper-level undergraduate seminar of their own design.
  • Serve as the Director of Medicine and Society. This position will require a successful candidate to oversee the curriculum of Medicine and Society in collaboration with Honors faculty teaching in the minor; communicate with interested and declared Medicine and Society students, as well as dedicated advising staff; innovate programming that develops and sustains a sense of cohort/community among undergraduates in Medicine and Society; organize events to provide students with learning, networking, and community-building opportunities; build and maintain connections across campus with affiliated faculty, including UH’s Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine, as well as partners in the broader Houston community. Please note that Honors provides dedicated administrative support staff for advising and event planning, but the candidate should be comfortable arranging and supervising events.
  • Serve on Honors College committees as needed.
  • Meet the modest research requirements of instructional faculty, thereby demonstrating a continued appreciation of interdisciplinary inquiry.
  • Participate in the life of the Honors College by attending key events throughout the academic year.

Requirements
• Applicants must hold a PhD in a relevant field at the time of application.
• Experience working with undergraduate students in the pre-health professions and collaborating in co-curricular activities is preferred.

To apply, please submit a CV, names and contact information for three letters of recommendation, a sample of published work or scholarly writing, and a cover letter that addresses your experience and approach to teaching in the health humanities. Letters of recommendation will be requested at the interview stage.

Review of applications will begin January 15, 2026, and continue until the position is filled. Please direct questions about the position to the search committee chair, Dan Price, at dprice3@central.uh.edu.

Contacts: Dan Price, dprice3@central.uh.edu
Date: January 15, 2026

Tenure-Track or Tenured Faculty Position in Biomedical Ethics, Department of Philosophy & World Religions, Ric Edelman College of Communication, Humanities & Social Sciences – Rowan University

The Department of Philosophy & World Religions at Rowan University is seeking to hire a 10-month, full-time, tenure-track or tenured faculty member with an appointment to begin Sept. 1, 2026. We are specifically interested in candidates who will develop a research program in Biomedical Ethics. A Ph.D. in Philosophy or related field is required. Candidates will be considered at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor levels.

The successful candidate will have a track record or potential to establish and sustain a strong research program in biomedical ethics, contributing to the development of a research cluster in the medical and health humanities within the Ric Edelman College of Communication, Humanities & Social Sciences. There are extensive opportunities for research collaboration—and for pursuing competitive, grant-funded projects—within the Department and College, as well as across Rowan University. Collaborative pathways extend to the Virtua Health College of Medicine and Life Sciences, which includes the Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine, the Salva School of Nursing and Health Professions, and the School of Translational Biomedical Engineering and Sciences. In addition, partnerships with the Rowan-Virtua Institute for Health Equity, the Cardiovascular Institute, the Institute for Regenerative Medicine and Transplantation, the College of Science & Mathematics, the Henry M. Rowan College of Engineering, the Cooper Medical School of Rowan University and its Edward D. Viner Center for Humanism , and the Ric Edelman’s College and the university’s health-focused research clusters and clinical partners. Together, these units create a rich, interconnected ecosystem that advances research and innovation across health, medicine, and the medical humanities while strengthening medical education, health-professions training, interdisciplinary inquiry, and community-engaged scholarship.

The successful candidate will be a dynamic, engaging professor with clear evidence of teaching excellence. In addition to teaching in their research area, the candidate should be able to complement and build upon some of the following department strengths and priorities: history and philosophy of science; social and political philosophy (including gender, race, and queer studies); epistemology and philosophy of mind; history of philosophy, including non-western philosophy; and other areas in ethics and applied ethics.

The successful candidate will also demonstrate a commitment to securing research support through competitive public grants and private foundation funding, as well as to service endeavors in the Department, College, and University. Priorities include:

  • Developing courses and interdisciplinary programs in biomedical ethics or related areas, such as the ethics of technology, philosophy of medicine and science, disability ethics, and reproductive ethics
  • Coordinating events on these topics, including research talks, public lectures, conferences, and student-focused programming
  • Effectively recruiting students and contributing to the continued growth of our department majors, minors, and certificate programs
  • Securing extramural funding to support research, programming, and interdisciplinary initiatives in these areas

Complete applications will include all of the following:

  • Cover letter
  • CV
  • Writing Sample
  • Research Statement (including applicant’s future research and funding goals)
  • Teaching Portfolio (sample course materials and a teaching statement, including applicant’s commitment to inclusive teaching and mentoring practices)
  • Graduate transcripts (unofficial copies acceptable for initial review)
  • Three confidential letters of recommendation

Applications are due Jan. 20, 2026. Applicants will need to submit the above materials via our online application system at https://jobs.rowan.edu/.

Contacts: Nathan Bauer, bauer@rowan.edu
Date: January 20, 2026

Assistant Professor in Arts in Health – University of Florida

The Center for Arts in Medicine in the College of the Arts seeks an Assistant Professor to recruit, teach, and mentor undergraduate and graduate students, maintain an active national and international externally funded research and creative activity profile, and participate in shared governance and service to the Center, College, University and the Arts in Health field. The successful candidate will conduct research in one of the following areas:

  • Arts in health (administration, arts practitioner, researcher, educator, etc.)
  • Arts in public health
  • Medical and health humanities
  • Arts, health, and AI
  • Or related fields (tell us what you bring to Arts in Health)

The University of Florida College of the Arts intends to be a transformative community, responding to and generating paradigmatic shifts in the arts and beyond. As artists and scholars, we embrace the complexity of our evolving human experience and seek to empower our students and faculty to shape that experience fearlessly through critical study, creative practice, and provocation. We seek a colleague who identifies as a change-maker. We seek a colleague who will position emerging artists and researchers as catalysts for justice on local and global levels.

Responsibilities:

Teaching: Recruit, teach, and mentor undergraduate and graduate students in arts in health. Courses are taught either in person, asynchronous or hybridized settings. Examples of undergraduate courses to be taught include Introduction to Arts in Medicine in a Global Context, Music and Health, Dance in Medicine, Visual Arts in Medicine, Arts in Medicine Practicum, and Music in Medicine Capstone. Examples of graduate courses to be taught include Research and Evaluation in Arts in Medicine, Arts in Medicine Advanced Professional Seminar, and Arts in Medicine Capstone Proposal. Active engagement or possible leadership in CAM’s comprehensive two and a half day Research Primer in collaboration with University College London.

Research and Creative Activity: Maintain an active national and international research and creative activity profile in areas of specialization, consistent with UF and unit guidelines for progress toward tenure and promotion. Maintain and manage a sponsored research portfolio. Actively participate in our learning community, finding innovative ways to collaborate with faculty and peers in Arts in Health. Active engagement or possible leadership in CAM’s Interdisciplinary Research Lab.

Service: Participate in shared governance through service to the Center, College, University and the field, including taking on leadership roles and volunteering for service opportunities that benefit the community and the profession.

Tenure assignment will be housed in one of the three schools in the College of the Arts (School of Theatre + Dance, School of Music, School of Art + Art History); however, this position is expected to perform their duties in and for the Center for Arts in Medicine on the UF main campus in Gainesville, Florida.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

The successful candidate must meet all of the following:

  • Terminal degree (or ABD)
  • Potential for achievement in research at a national or international level, in alignment with the tenure and promotion criteria of UF and the unit in which tenure will be evaluated.
  • Record of success in securing or documented history of application for external funding. Evidence of skill in writing grant proposals.
  • Three (3) years of post-secondary teaching and student mentorship experience
  • Evidence of skill in designing and facilitating academic work that advances curiosity, respect, open intellectual discourse, and the welcome incorporation and well-being of all in an environment of complex differences.

PREFERRED. The successful candidate will meet some of the following:

  • Doctoral degree
  • Five (5) years of teaching and mentorship experience beyond graduate assistantship at the university/college level
  • Record of achievement in research at a national or international level, in alignment with the tenure and promotion criteria of UF and the unit in which tenure will be evaluated.
  • Demonstrated track record of securing and managing funding
  • A demonstrated emphasis on Music or Visual Arts and Medicine
  • Proven record of effective engagement in student recruitment and outreach
  • Evidence of a commitment to innovative and cross-disciplinary curricula

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS:

Application Deadline: Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until an applicant pool is established. To ensure full consideration, all application documents must be submitted by January 10, 2026. Applications received after this date may be considered at the discretion of the committee and/or hiring authority.

Application Process: Applications must be submitted via the University of Florida’s online application system. Online applications must include the following:

  • (1) a detailed letter of application that explains how you match the particular qualifications of this position and how your work and perspective will contribute to and enhance our transformative community;
  • (2) a curriculum vitae;
  • (3) A PDF portfolio (or links thereto) of creative work, arts in health practice (samples/examples of healthcare or community practice, health communication work, etc.), research products, or administrative and/or scholarly work. For practitioners, please submit 3-5 examples of creative work; for researchers, please submit 3 writing samples. A combination of both is also welcome. Note that the UF application system only allows for one 5 MB maximum file size PDF document.
  • (4) names and contact information of three professional references. The UF system will give you the option to upload letters of reference. We are not requiring letters of reference with initial application materials. Please ignore that option. The Search Committee may request additional materials at a later time.

Contacts: Colleen Rua – c.rua@ufl.edu
Date: January 10, 2026