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Biomedical Program Coordinator

Muncie, IN · Hybrid

$16.50 - $17.84/hr

Biomedical Program Coordinator Compensation: $16.50 - 17.84 Department: Biology Start Date: 10/12 ... Humanities. Building on a long record of excellence in teaching, research, and service, the ...

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Assistant Director of Biomedical Programs

Muncie, IN · On-site

$57K - $60K/yr

... Humanities. Building on a long record of excellence in teaching, research, and service, the ... Students in the biomedical sciences constitute about 40% of the nearly 850+ majors in the Biology ...

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As of Aug 28, 2026, the average hourly pay for biomedical humanities in the United States is $28.53, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $24.28 and $32.21 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is biomedical humanities?

Biomedical humanities is an interdisciplinary field that explores the ethical, historical, cultural, and social dimensions of medicine, health, and biomedical research. It integrates perspectives from the humanities—such as literature, philosophy, history, and ethics—with biomedical sciences to better understand the human experience in healthcare. Professionals in this field examine topics like medical ethics, patient narratives, and the impact of social and cultural factors on health and medicine. This approach helps foster empathy, critical thinking, and ethical decision-making in healthcare and medical research.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in biomedical humanities?

To thrive in Biomedical Humanities, you need a strong background in both the life sciences and humanities, often supported by a degree in biomedical humanities or a related interdisciplinary field. Familiarity with qualitative research methods, bioethics frameworks, and academic writing or publication tools is typically required. Excellent communication, critical thinking, and ethical reasoning skills set candidates apart in this role. These competencies are essential for effectively analyzing and addressing complex ethical, cultural, and social issues in healthcare and biomedical research.

How does a professional in biomedical humanities typically collaborate with medical practitioners and researchers?

Professionals in Biomedical Humanities often work closely with medical practitioners, researchers, and ethicists to bridge the gap between scientific advancements and their societal, ethical, and cultural implications. They may participate in interdisciplinary teams, contribute to policy discussions, and help design patient-centered care practices by offering insights from history, philosophy, and ethics. Effective collaboration involves clear communication, attending interdisciplinary meetings, and sometimes facilitating workshops or educational sessions for clinicians and researchers. This collaborative environment helps ensure that biomedical innovations are implemented in ways that are ethically sound and socially responsible.

What is the difference between Biomedical Humanities vs Medical Ethicist?

AspectBiomedical HumanitiesMedical Ethicist
Required CredentialsMaster's or PhD in Humanities, Bioethics, or related fieldsAdvanced degree in Bioethics, Philosophy, or Medicine
Work EnvironmentUniversities, research institutions, museums, cultural organizationsHospitals, healthcare organizations, policy institutions
Industry UsageFocus on cultural, philosophical, and social aspects of biomedicineFocus on ethical decision-making in clinical and policy settings

Biomedical Humanities and Medical Ethicist roles overlap in bioethics and healthcare discussions, but Biomedical Humanities emphasizes cultural and social perspectives, while Medical Ethicists focus on ethical decision-making in clinical practice and policy.

What jobs can you get with biomedical humanities?

Graduates with a biomedical humanities degree can pursue careers such as medical ethicists, health communication specialists, bioethics consultants, medical writers, and healthcare policy analysts. These roles often require strong communication skills, understanding of medical and ethical issues, and may involve working in hospitals, research institutions, or policy organizations.
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Associate Professor, Bioethics and Medical Humanities

Macon, GA • On-site

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$70 - $100/hr

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Posted 10 days ago

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Job Title: Faculty, Bioethics and Professionalism

Department: Bioethics & Medical Humanities

College/Division: School Of Medicine

Primary Job Posting Location: Macon, GA 31207

Job Details

Mercer University School of Medicine (MUSM) is seeking a highly qualified educator with broad training and demonstrated experience or enthusiasm for teaching in a medical school curriculum. This position is a tenure track, 12-month appointment on the Macon, Georgia campus. Additional duties will be required/assigned during the summer. The departmental assignment will be based on degree type and experience.

Responsibilities

The Mercer University School of Medicine has three four‑year medical school campuses located in Macon, Savanna, and Columbus, Georgia. The candidate will be based primarily in Macon, but all bioethics and professionalism faculty are expected to teach on all three campuses both virtually and physically. The selected candidate will work closely with the Chair of the Department of Bioethics and Medical Humanities (Brian H. Childs, PhD—email: childs_bh@mercer.edu) and other faculty in creating an integrated ethics and humanities curriculum in both the pre‑clinical and clerkship years. Faculty are engaged in a variety of pedagogical modes including Team Based Learning and Problem Based Learning. In addition, the selected candidate will be involved in special programs such as faculty development in ethics education, teaching and grand rounds in our affiliated medical centers, sponsoring student projects and research in bioethics and the medical humanities, as well as faculty committee participation. The department also sponsors a four‑year certificate program in bioethics and medical humanities which is open to select students beginning in the second semester of the first pre‑clinical year.

Faculty members are expected to participate broadly across the curricula in both the medical and graduate programs, engage in scholarship in areas of Bioethics and Medical Humanities, which includes responsibilities for the four‑year certificate program in bioethics and medical humanities, as well as interdisciplinary work with the law school, nursing school, pharmacy school and the school of theology.

Qualifications
  • Hold a terminal degree (PhD, JD, DBe, MD, DO or equivalent) from an accredited college/university in an appropriate discipline.
  • Demonstrated training in ethics consultation.
  • A commitment to the mission of Mercer University School of Medicine.
  • Excellent writing and communication skills.
  • Associate Professor or associate professor‑eligible.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience in the care of the rural and underserved.
  • A record of scholarship and teaching in undergraduate medical education.
  • Certification as a clinical ethics consultant (HEC‑C).
Ideal Candidate
  • Experience independently developing learning resources, independently developing and facilitating large group interactive learning sessions, and developing items for assessment of student learning.
  • Experience as a tutor/facilitator of small group interdisciplinary case‑based learning sessions in a clinically oriented medical curriculum.
Additional Information

The Doctor of Medicine curriculum has been organized and designed to support the mission of the school to train physicians to meet the healthcare needs of rural and other underserved areas of Georgia. The curriculum is patient‑centered, providing early application of medical and clinical knowledge in a variety of classroom and clinical venues. The program fosters the development of independent, life‑long learning. In addition to the Doctor of Medicine program, the medical school also offers the following degrees: a PhD in Biomedical Sciences; a Master’s in Biomedical Sciences; a Doctor of Philosophy in Rural Healthcare Sciences; and a Master’s in Family Therapy.

Background Check Contingencies
  • Criminal history.
Required Document Attachments
  • Curriculum vitae (CV).
  • Cover letter explaining teaching philosophy, the candidate's approach to clinical consultation, and their commitment to the rural and underserved population.
  • List of three professional references with contact information.
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