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Penn State University · 1 month ago

Assistant Director of the Rock Ethics Institute-Assistant Research Professor

University Park, PA

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

Penn State University’s Rock Ethics Institute is seeking an Assistant Director to oversee various Institute activities and promote interdisciplinary ethics research. The role includes responsibilities such as grant writing, supervising research assistants, and maintaining an active research profile in relevant areas.

Higher Education

Responsibilities

Overseeing Institute activities, including conferences and events, lecture series, student and faculty fellows programs, awards committees, and search committees

Serving as a liaison between Institute staff and directors

Overseeing assessment procedures and preparing annual reports

Representing the Institute on university committees and in various capacities with faculty, students, staff, and the public

Grant writing

Developing and leading interdisciplinary ethics workshops and trainings for faculty, graduate students, and community partners

Supervising postdoctoral fellows, graduate research assistants, and graduate interns

Oversight of communications, publicity, and production of print and media

Maintaining an active research profile in one or more of the Institute’s research areas

Participating actively in Institute-sponsored events and research activities

Building collaboration with relevant scholarly communities

Qualification

Ph.D.Relevant degreeGrant writingInterdisciplinary ethics workshopsResearch in ethicsSupervision skillsCommunication skillsLeadership skills

Required

A Ph.D. or relevant professional degree required is required at time of appointment

Candidates should submit an online application including a cover letter detailing qualifications, a current curriculum vitae, and a scholarly paper or dissertation chapter (not to exceed 12,000 words)

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

Robust retirement plans

Generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children

Company

Penn State University

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Founded in 1855

University Park, pa, US

10001+ employees

http://psu.edu

Funding

Current Stage

Late Stage

Leadership Team

Hamza Jamjoom

Co-Founder - Arts & Architecture Student Council

Kara Pytko

Co-founder of Virtual Scientist Webinar Series

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