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Assistant Professor of Bioethics

Albany, NY · On-site

$95.18 - $128.71/hr

The Alden March Bioethics Institute (AMBI) at Albany Medical College, Albany, New York, invites ... Prior experience with clinical ethics consultation is not required; however, the successful ...

Baptistjax

Baptist Health is hiring a Clinical Ethicist to join Bioethics Program. This is a full-time opportunity located on the downtown Jacksonville campus of Baptist Health. The Bioethics Program at Baptist ...

Baptistjax

Baptist Health is hiring a Sr. Clinical Ethicist to join the Bioethics Program at Baptist Health. This is a full-time opportunity located on the downtown Jacksonville campus of Baptist Health. The ...

The Hastings Center, Inc.

$101 - $123/hr

The Alden March Bioethics Institute (AMBI) at Albany Medical College, Albany, New York, invites ... Prior experience with clinical ethics consultation is not required for this position, but a ...

Go Huskies

$68 - $72/hr

... clinical ethics, social justice and access to health care, global bioethics, health disparities ... medical error, and palliative and end-of-life care. The Department is deeply connected to the wider ...

Go Huskies

Bioethics & Humanities

Seattle, WA · On-site

$68 - $72/hr

... clinical ethics, social justice and access to health care, global bioethics, health disparities ... medical error, and palliative and end-of-life care. The Department is deeply connected to the wider ...

Go Huskies

Pediatrics, Bioethics

Seattle, WA · On-site

$153 - $165/hr

As the second largest Department in the UW School of Medicine, Pediatrics has twenty-one clinical ... Pediatric Bioethics and Palliative Care. They will additionally represent the University of ...

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How much do clinical bioethics jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 5, 2026, the average hourly pay for clinical bioethics in the United States is $34.62, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.59 and $32.93 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is clinical bioethics?

A Clinical Bioethics job involves analyzing ethical issues in healthcare, such as patient rights, medical decision-making, and policy development. Professionals in this field work in hospitals, research institutions, or ethics committees to guide healthcare providers and patients through complex ethical dilemmas. They often help interpret ethical principles, assist in policy creation, and provide education on bioethical concerns.

What does a typical day look like for someone working in clinical bioethics?

A typical day in Clinical Bioethics often involves consulting with healthcare providers, patients, and families to address complex ethical dilemmas that arise in patient care. You might participate in ethics committee meetings, review and develop hospital policies, and provide educational sessions or workshops for staff. Collaboration is frequent, as you’ll work with interdisciplinary teams—such as physicians, nurses, and social workers—to help ensure that patient care decisions are ethically sound. The work environment is usually hospital-based, and the role may require both structured case consultations and on-call responsibilities.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in clinical bioethics?

To thrive in Clinical Bioethics, a strong background in healthcare or philosophy—often supported by an advanced degree in bioethics, ethics, or a related field—is essential. Familiarity with ethics consultation documentation systems, research databases, and relevant bioethics certifications (such as HEC-C) is frequently required. Critical thinking, excellent communication, and the ability to mediate complex discussions are crucial soft skills. These capabilities ensure ethically sound decision-making and effective guidance in challenging clinical situations.

How do I become a clinical bioethicist?

To become a clinical bioethicist, typically a master's or doctoral degree in bioethics, healthcare, philosophy, or a related field is required. Relevant experience in healthcare settings, strong ethical reasoning skills, and certification from professional organizations can enhance qualifications. Many clinical bioethicists work in hospitals, academic institutions, or healthcare organizations, often requiring knowledge of medical practices and ethical guidelines.

What do clinical bioethicists do?

Clinical bioethicists analyze ethical issues in healthcare settings, providing guidance on complex cases involving patient rights, informed consent, and medical decision-making. They often collaborate with medical staff, patients, and families, and may develop policies or conduct ethics consultations to support ethical practices in clinical environments.
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Infographic showing various Clinical Bioethics job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 3% As Needed, 71% Full Time, 18% Part Time, and 8% Contract. Highlights an 95% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $72,002 per year, or $34.6 per hour.

Nurse Bioethicist

University of Rochester

Rochester, NY • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 22 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Oversee and facilitate nursing ethics activities, including needs assessments and evaluating their impact on patients, families, and staff

  • Conduct ethics and moral distress debriefings for clinical staff and develop programs to address moral distress

  • Contribute to ethics teaching, scholarship, and curriculum development in collaboration with faculty, and organize the annual bioethics conference

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8.3

Company rating: 8.3 out of 10

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128th of 630 rated colleges and universities

Job description

Description
The Department of Health Humanities & Bioethics (HHBE) at the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry (URSMD), and the University of Rochester Medical Center (URMC) seek to recruit an Associate Professor level faculty member/nurse leader for a new full-time, professional or academic interprofessional bioethics position.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILTIES
This joint appointment includes A) a clinical component in Nursing Practice in Strong Memorial Hospital (50%), B) a clinical ethics and scholarship component in the School of Medicine and Dentistry (50%).
Responsibilities may include but are not limited to: Serve as Director, Clinical Nurse Ethics
o Oversee and facilitate nursing ethics activities, including needs assessments and evaluate quality and potential impact on patients, families, and nursing staff
o Conduct ethics and moral distress debriefing for clinical staff
o Serve as a member of the clinical ethics consultation team
o Develop programs designed to ameliorate moral distress
o Contribute to the ethics teaching and scholarship in SMD & potentially in SON undergrad, graduate, and professional settings in collaboration with faculty in bioethics and in health humanities
o Develop curricular material to promote nursing leadership in hospital ethics activities
o Organize and manage the annual bioethics conference
o Attend monthly HHBE and Nursing Practice Executive Council
o Serve on URSMD committees, as appropriate
o Build interprofessional collaborations around moral issues inherent in-patient care
o Work with colleagues in Nursing, Medicine, Hospital Administration, and other disciplines to develop and integrate programs that assure excellence in ethics education
Qualifications
Candidates must have an excellent record of quality ethics teaching and scholarship, and significant experience in clinical ethics consultation. This position requires a doctoral degree relevant to clinical bioethics, nursing ethics, and medical ethics (PhD, DNP, DrPH or equivalent). Candidates will have evidence of substantial educational and clinical work related to moral distress in healthcare. Certification as a healthcare ethics consultant is preferred. Significant clinical ethics experience with healthcare trainees across the learning continuum and in interprofessional settings is essential, with particular expertise in clinical ethics, organizational ethics, death and dying, and cultural issues relevant to healthcare. Given the interprofessional /interdisciplinary focus of this position in the Department of HHBE, a strong record of collaborations with diverse professional communities, including work in narratives and other humanities disciplines related to ethics is an asset. We especially welcome faculty who bring an equity lens to their scholarship and teaching.
Application Instructions
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The referenced pay range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the base range of compensation for this faculty position. Individual salaries will be determined within the job's salary range and established based on (but not limited to) market data, experience and expertise of the individual, and with consideration to related position salaries. Alignment of clinical incentive-based compensation may also be applicable and will be discussed during the hiring process.

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