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Director Program Biomedical Ethics

Dallas, TX

Demonstrated expertise in biomedical ethics, clinical ethics, health law, or related discipline and a record commensurate with appointment at the rank of Professor or Associate Professor, including ...

Mercy

Demonstrated experience in clinical ethics consultation within a healthcare setting. * Evidence of strategic leadership, organizational influence, or culture-change work strongly preferred.

Bioethics.net

Assistant Professor of Bioethics

Albany, NY · On-site

$95.18 - $128.71/hr

Prior experience with clinical ethics consultation is not required; however, the successful candidate will undergo training in clinical ethics consultation during the first year in the faculty ...

CHRISTUS Health

Director Ethics

Irving, TX · On-site

Recommend and develop system-wide ethical guidelines, policies, and guidance concerning ethics issues (predominantly clinical but may be organizational, business or social). * Promote an ...

CHRISTUS Health

Director Ethics

Irving, TX · On-site

$120 - $180/hr

Recommend and develop system-wide ethical guidelines, policies, and guidance concerning ethics issues (predominantly clinical but may be organizational, business or social). * Promote an ...

Albanymed

Assistant Professor

Albany, NY · On-site

$111K/yr

Prior experience with clinical ethics consultation is not required for this position, but a successful candidate will be required to undergo training in clinical ethics consultation during the first ...

CHRISTUS Health

Director Ethics

Irving, TX · On-site

Recommend and develop system-wide ethical guidelines, policies, and guidance concerning ethics issues (predominantly clinical but may be organizational, business or social). * Promote an ...

Cleveland Clinic

Staff Bioethicist

Cleveland, OH

$189K - $237K/yr

Clinical ethics consultation service: 18-20 on-call weeks including both 24/7 primary and daytime-only call responsibilities. * Travel to Main Campus and regional hospitals across Northeast Ohio as ...

Baptistjax

Working closely with other members of the Ethics Program, the clinical ethicist will share responsibility for receiving requests and conducting ethics consultations independently, documenting ...

Cleveland Clinic

Staff Bioethicist

Cleveland, OH · On-site

$189K - $237K/yr

Clinical ethics consultation service: 18-20 on-call weeks including both 24/7 primary and daytime-only call responsibilities. * Travel to Main Campus and regional hospitals across Northeast Ohio as ...

University of Rochester

Nurse Bioethicist

Rochester, NY · On-site

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 ...

Henry Ford Health System

Ethicist

Detroit, MI · On-site

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Will function in a clinical role performing and overseeing ethics consultations for Henry Ford Hospital. 2. Serves as a member of the Ethics Committee and ...

University of Rochester

Nurse Bioethicist

Rochester, NY · On-site

$109K - $164K/yr

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 ...

Albany Medical College

$101 - $123/hr

Prior experience with clinical ethics consultation is not required for this position, but a successful candidate will be required to undergo training in clinical ethics consultation during the first ...

Henry Ford Health System

Ethicist

Detroit, MI · On-site

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Will function in a clinical role performing and overseeing ethics consultations for Henry Ford Hospital. 2. Serves as a member of the Ethics Committee and ...

Baptistjax

Working closely with other members of the Ethics Program, the senior clinical ethicist will share responsibility for receiving requests and conducting ethics consultations independently, documenting ...

Albany Medical College

Assistant Professor

Albany, NY · On-site

$101 - $123/hr

Prior experience with clinical ethics consultation is not required for this position, but a successful candidate will be required to undergo training in clinical ethics consultation during the first ...

Albanymed

Assistant Professor

Albany, NY · On-site

$111K/yr

Prior experience with clinical ethics consultation is not required for this position, but a successful candidate will be required to undergo training in clinical ethics consultation during the first ...

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How much do clinical ethics jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 28, 2026, the average hourly pay for clinical ethics 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 ethics?

Jobs in clinical ethics focus on addressing ethical issues in a healthcare setting. Your responsibilities as a medical ethics professional include working with healthcare providers as well as administrators, patients, and their families. Your duties involve offering guidance for policy and helping facilities adhere to diverse patient values. Your responsibilities can also include reviewing specific cases from an ethical viewpoint. In some cases, a clinical ethics professional works with patients and families to make care decisions and interpret medical directives. Medical ethicists, who are also known as bioethicists or clinical ethicists, provide guidance to health care providers such as doctors and nurses.

What are some common challenges faced by professionals working in clinical ethics, and how can they be addressed?

Professionals in clinical ethics often encounter challenges such as navigating complex cases involving conflicting values, addressing cultural differences in patient care, and facilitating communication among healthcare teams, patients, and families. These situations require strong skills in mediation, active listening, and ethical reasoning. Collaborating closely with interdisciplinary teams, staying current with evolving ethical guidelines, and participating in ongoing education can help clinical ethicists effectively address these challenges and support ethical decision-making within healthcare organizations.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a clinical ethicist, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Clinical Ethicist, you need a solid background in bioethics, clinical experience, and often an advanced degree in ethics, philosophy, medicine, or law. Familiarity with hospital ethics committees, case consultation documentation systems, and relevant ethical guidelines or certifications (such as HEC-C) is important. Exceptional communication, critical thinking, and mediation skills help navigate complex ethical dilemmas and facilitate consensus among stakeholders. These skills ensure ethical decision-making, protect patient rights, and support healthcare teams in challenging clinical situations.

What is the difference between Clinical Ethics vs Clinical Ethics?

AspectClinical EthicsClinical Ethics
Required CredentialsBioethics certification, healthcare ethics trainingBioethics certification, healthcare ethics training
Work EnvironmentHospitals, clinics, healthcare institutionsHospitals, clinics, healthcare institutions
Employer & Industry UsageHealthcare organizations, bioethics committeesHealthcare organizations, bioethics committees
Common Search & ComparisonYesYes

Both roles involve ethical decision-making in healthcare settings, often requiring similar credentials and working within hospitals or clinics. The primary difference lies in the specific focus areas, with Clinical Ethics professionals typically engaging more directly with patient care dilemmas and policy development, whereas Clinical Ethics may refer broadly to ethical consultation roles within clinical environments.

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Infographic showing various Clinical Ethics job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 71% Full Time, and 29% Part Time. Highlights an 86% In-person, and 14% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $72,002 per year, or $34.6 per hour.

Director Program Biomedical Ethics

211000 - Office Of The Provost

Dallas, TX • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 19 days ago

Job description

THE OPPORTUNITY
The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center is seeking highly qualified applicants interested in leading the school's Program in Biomedical Ethics, a collaborative home for the institution's ethics research and education activities. The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center is among the top-tier medical institutions in the U.S. for its academic excellence, superior medical care, and innovative research. At UT Southwestern, we are committed to attracting a talented workforce to support our common mission of transforming lives through teaching, research, and service.
THE INSTITUTION
As one of the premier academic medical centers in the nation, UT Southwestern integrates pioneering research with exceptional health promotion, clinical care, and education. The UT Southwestern Medical Center is located in the heart of the Southwestern Medical District - a nearly 400-acre medical complex 10 minutes north of downtown Dallas. Through its own and affiliated health systems - UT Southwestern University Health System, Parkland Health, Children's Health, Texas Health Resources, and the VA North Texas Health Care System - UT Southwestern healthcare providers are central to the care of millions of residents in the highly diverse population of North Texas.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
Required
  • Education
    • M.D., Ph.D., J.D., or equivalent terminal degree.
  • Experience
    • 5 years of experience in biomedical ethics, preferably in an academic medical center or health care delivery system with a track record of research, teaching, and the application of ethics to patient care.
    • Demonstrated expertise in biomedical ethics, clinical ethics, health law, or related discipline and a record commensurate with appointment at the rank of Professor or Associate Professor, including:
      1. Experience directing or building an ethics program, center, or comparable academic initiative.
      2. Established record of funded research in biomedical ethics with demonstrated potential to secure external funding.
      3. Experience working in interdisciplinary environments, especially within academic medical centers or health systems.
      4. Familiarity with regulatory and compliance frameworks, including IRB oversight, human subjects protections, or research ethics policy.
      5. Strong mentorship skills, particularly in supporting junior faculty, trainees, and ethics fellows.
Preferred
  • Education
    Graduate and postdoctoral training in biomedical ethics.
JOB DUTIES
  • The successful candidate should have evidence of leadership experience and national recognition as a scholar and researcher in bioethics, ideally with a record of funded research and publication in bioethics and with experience in medical or graduate education. The ideal candidate will have expertise in biomedical ethics and familiarity with the work of the academic medical center, including clinical, research, and public health dimensions. Areas of particular interest may include the development and use of artificial intelligence in education, research, and healthcare delivery; first-in-human clinical studies; ethical challenges of brain research and clinical care; psychiatric ethics; ethical challenges in cancer and pediatric research and care; and the ethical, legal, and social implications of genomic medicine.
  • The new Director will develop a strategic plan for the Program that includes recruiting and retaining top talent, and growing research and educational initiatives in ethics. Key to this leader's success will be their ability to quickly understand the institution's environment and identify synergies with other academic leaders necessary to maintain and grow the Program's impact across the medical school and beyond. The candidate must also be a strong strategic thinker, capable of charting the course for the Program, recruiting and mentoring faculty, and operationally leading institution-wide initiatives.
  • The Director of the Program in Biomedical Ethics will plan, direct, and provide administration and leadership for research and educational programs and activities in biomedical ethics at UT Southwestern. Reporting to Provost leadership of UT Southwestern, the Program Director will be responsible for developing and growing ethical academic faculty and resources.
  • Responsibilities
    1. Further expand, enrich, and diversify research activities in biomedical ethics.
    2. Develop and implement high-quality educational programs in biomedical ethics.
    3. Work collaboratively with Department Chairs on recruitment and specific education and research needs, and to recruit future faculty with ethical interests.
    4. Work collaborating with the health system's clinical ethics consult service.
    5. Provide ethical insight and guidance regarding system policies and procedures.
    6. Support the identification and expansion of ethics faculty.
    7. Represent UT Southwestern Medical Center in local, regional, national, and international meetings and deliberations regarding ethical issues in health care and biomedical research.
    8. Performs other duties as assigned.
PROCEDURE FOR CANDIDACY
The search committee will review candidates immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Applications should include a detailed curriculum vitae. To ensure full consideration, inquiries, nominations, and applications should be submitted electronically in confidence to the Chair of the Search Committee, Eric D. Peterson, M.D., MPH, Vice Provost and Senior Associate Dean for Clinica l Research at Eric.Peterson@UTSouthwestern.edu.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Work is performed primarily in general office and/or laboratory areas.
SALARY
Salary negotiable
UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.
Appointment rank will be commensurate with academic accomplishment and experience. Consideration may be given to applicants seeking less than a full-time schedule.

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