>From: Richard Haynes <[log in to unmask]>
>
>IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY, Ames, IA. Postdoctoral Teaching Fellow in
>Ethics and Agricultural Biotechnology. Ph.D. by start date, June 1,
>2001. Three responsibilities:  (a) Research in ethical issues
>associated with genetic modification of plants, foods, and/or
>animals; (b) Teach one section each semester of the introductory
>ethics course in the Philosophy Department; (c) Develop and teach new
>curricular materials in life science ethics for educators of high
>school students and non-university adults.  $35,000 plus full
>benefits and $2,500 travel fund.  One year. Possibility of renewal up
>to three years. For more information and application, go to :
><http://www.biotech.iastate.edu/Bioethics/jobpostings.html> or
>contact Dr. Gary Comstock, Bioethics Program Coordinator, 402  Catt
>Hall, Iowa State University, Ames, IA 50011. 515 294 5400.
><[log in to unmask]> Deadline is Dec. 15, 2000, or until position
>is filled. Iowa State University is an AA/EEO employer.
>
>Call for applications
>
>Teaching Fellow in Ethics and Agricultural Biotechnology
>Iowa State University
>
>
>The Bioethics Program at Iowa State University (ISU) will support a
>Postdoctoral Teaching Fellow interested in devoting a year or more in
>residence at ISU to teaching about, and conducting research in,
>ethics and agricultural biotechnology, and to developing curriculum
>materials for educators of high school students and non-university
>adults.  By "agricultural biotechnology" we intend a wide rather than
>restricted subject matter. We would like to support a teacher
>concerned with normative issues associated with the genetic
>manipulation of human foods; or other plants or microrganisms; or
>companion, research, or production animals; and so on.
>
>The Fellow will:
>ÿ Teach two sections, one per semester, of "Ethical Theory and
>Practice," an introductory level course in the ISU Philosophy and
>Religious Studies Department;
>ÿ Develop curricular materials suitable for discussing bioethics with
>high school and non-university adult audiences;
>ÿ Train educators to incorporate discussions of bioethics into their
>classes and programs;
>ÿ Conduct and publish research on issues in ethics and agricultural
>biotechnology;
>ÿ Submit an article to a refereed journal at the end of the year,
>describing either the Fellow's research or the curriculum development
>project, and acknowledging the sources of support (the ISU Bioethics
>Program, Biotechnology Program, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences,
>and the U.S. Department of Agriculture).
>
>The Fellow will spend 70 percent of their time on teaching and
>curriculum responsibilities, and 30 percent on research. There are no
>additional departmental duties or committee assignments.
>
>The Fellow is welcome to participate in other activities of the ISU
>Bioethics Program, including seminars, colloquia, and public
>lectures. In addition, the Fellow will be provided with an office,
>modest secretarial support, copier privileges, and access to Parks
>Library.
>
>The Fellow will receive a salary of $35,000, a travel budget of
>$2,500, fringe benefits, and funds for materials and supplies. The
>fellowship period is at least one year; renewal for additional years
>is possible.
>
>The selection committee will consist of members of the Bioethics
>Program, the Biotechnology Program, the and the Philosophy and
>Religious Studies Department. Applicants will be evaluated on the
>basis of the following considerations:  strength of teaching; the
>contribution they are likely to make to curriculum development;
>significance of the proposed research and its relevance to the
>purposes of the Bioethics Program; and likelihood of future
>contributions to teaching and writing in this area.
>
>The Fellow will have a doctorate, typically in Philosophy, and cannot
>be in the process of completing a dissertation.
>
>How to Apply:
>
>For an application to receive full consideration, applicants need to
>submit by the deadline:
>… a curriculum vitae;
>… a statement of no more than 1500 words describing the applicant's
>qualifications to teach the ethics courses and undertake the
>curriculum development project;
>… a statement (of no more than 1000 words) describing the applicant's
>research interests;
>… an information summary form.
>
>Applicants must also arrange for three letters of reference to be
>sent directly to the Bioethics Program by the deadline.
>
>Deadline is December 15, 2001, or until position is filled.
>
>Application materials should be sent to:
>
>Dr. Gary Comstock, Coordinator
>Bioethics Program
>402 Catt Hall
>Iowa State University
>Ames, IA 50011-1306
>Phone:  515 294-5400
>Email:    [log in to unmask]
>
>A copy of this Call for Applications is on-line at:
><http://www.biotech.iastate.edu/Bioethics/jobpostings.html>
>Iowa State University is an AA/EEO employer.
>--
>Richard P. Haynes
>Editor-in-chief
>The Journal of Agricultural and Environmental Ethics
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