Associate Director – Grefenstette Center
Salary: $60,000-$75,000, commensurate with experience.
Benefits: Generous
benefits include paid time off including holidays and vacation, retirement
match, and tuition remission for employee and dependents. Details at www.duq.edu/benefits
Location: Grefenstette Center
Position Status: Full-time In-Person, Hybrid or
Remote (Grant funded)
Hours: Varied
Position Number: 230102/10-944
FLSA Status: Exempt
POSITION
SUMMARY:
This is an Associate Director position in the Carl G. Grefenstette Center
for Ethics in Science, Technology, and Law at Duquesne University. This
position will report to the Executive Director (ED). This is a full time,
2-year position that is funded by a newly received grant from the Hillman
Foundation.
The Associate Director will work
closely with the ED in the main purposes of the center, which involve grant
writing, teaching, event coordination, and conducting research. The Associate
Director will teach and one or two classes each semester. They will work with
the ED to seek after and apply for federal and private grants. They will also
assist the ED in organizing the annual Fall Tech Ethics Symposium, the Spring
Hacking4Humanity, and regular lectures and public discussions. Finally, the AD
will be expected to continue in their own research in the area of technology ethics, science
and technology studies, theological studies, religious studies, or a related
field.
The Grefenstette Center is a new and growing
center that brings Christian values and ideals in a pluralistic framework to
grapple with the growing challenges presented by science and technology in
society. This position requires someone who is willing to construct the future
of the center and work closely with the other team members to make this happen.
Skills required include teamwork, adaptability, communication, initiative,
humility, and creativity. To see the work the Center has done so far, go to
duq.edu/ethics.
This is a grant-funded, 2 year
position with the possibility of renewal. This position is similar to a
postdoctoral appointment, but we are hopefully that it will continue beyond the
2 years. Start date is flexible, but no later than July 1, 2025.
DUTIES
AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Teaches one or
two courses each semester.
Seeks out grants and writes grant
applications for federal organizations and private foundations.
Organizes and coordinates events,
lectures, and public discussions on campus.
Continues their own research in technology ethics, science and
technology studies, theological studies, religious studies, or a related field.
If remote, travel to Duquesne
University required monthly.
Completes other
duties as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS:
Minimum qualifications:
Doctoral degree from an accredited institution in a related area.
The candidate has a demonstrated track record of university
teaching.
The candidate has a promising research portfolio in technology
ethics, science and technology studies, theological studies, religious studies,
or a related field.
Preferred qualifications:
Experience with grant writing.
Experience with hosting and organizing compelling public
events.
The successful candidate may possess
any equivalent combination of experience and training, which provides the
knowledge, skills and abilities required to perform the essential job
functions. This includes, but is not limited to, the following:
Commitment to the University’s values
of diversity, equity and inclusion, and recognition of the importance of
treating each individual with dignity and respect consistent with the
University’s Mission. Demonstrated
experience with, and understanding of, the broad diversity of the University
community (students, faculty, staff and others).
Ability to
establish and maintain effective working relationships with the University
Community.
Ability and willingness to contribute actively to the mission of the University
and to respect the Spiritan Catholic identity of Duquesne University. The
mission is implemented through a commitment to academic excellence, a spirit of
service, moral and spiritual values, sensitivity to world concerns, and an
ecumenical campus community.
APPLICATION
INSTRUCTIONS:
Applicants are asked to submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information
for three professional references. The cover letter should address three
questions:
Who are you?
Why do you want to work with the Grefenstette Center?
How, specifically, does your experience align with the values, research, and ideals of the Grefenstette Center and Duquesne University?
Catholic in its
mission and ecumenical in spirit, Duquesne University values equality of
opportunity as an educational institution and as an employer. We aspire to
attract and sustain a diverse faculty and staff that reflects contemporary
society, serves our academic goals and enriches our campus community. We
particularly encourage applications from members of underrepresented groups and
support dual-career couples through our charter membership in this
region's HERC (http://www.hercjobs.org/oh-western-pa-wv/).
We invite applicants for this position to learn more about our university and
its Spiritan heritage by visiting http://www.duq.edu/about/mission-and-identity/mission-statement.
Those invited to campus for an interview may be asked about ways in which they
see their talents contributing to the continued growth of our community and
furthering its mission.
Duquesne University was founded in 1878 by its sponsoring religious community,
the Congregation of the Holy Spirit. Duquesne University is Catholic in
mission and ecumenical in spirit. Motivated by its Catholic identity,
Duquesne values equality of opportunity both as an educational institution and
as an employer.