Director of Research

The Center for Theology and Ethics in Catholic Health (CTECH) aims at excellence in providing comprehensive resources for faithfully exploring how Catholic health can promote human flourishing by drawing on the Church's teaching and the best expression of Catholic theological ethics. CTECH is sponsored by the Catholic Health Association of the United States (CHA).

The Director of Research reports to the Senior Director and is responsible for advancing the Center's research agenda by developing scholarly publications, white papers, position statements, and educational resources in theology, ethics, bioethics, and health humanities. The Director contributes to the research and writing of the Center, serves as Managing Editor of the Journal of Theology & Ethics in Catholic Health (JTECH), and contributes to the general operations of the Center’s work.

Working closely with the Executive Director and Senior Director, the Director of Research will identify emerging ethical issues affecting Catholic health care, conduct and supervise research projects, including writing, revising, and editing, manage publication initiatives, cultivate relationships with scholars and practitioners, and contribute to the Center's public engagement through communications and media. The Director will work collaboratively with Center leadership, the Journal of Theology & Ethics in Catholic Health (JTECH) Editorial Board, the CTECH Advisory Board, and CHA staff to advance the Center's mission and strategic priorities.

Some travel is required.

The Center for Theology and Ethics in Catholic Health (CTECH) aims at excellence in providing comprehensive resources for faithfully exploring how Catholic health can promote human flourishing by drawing on the Church's teaching and the best expression of Catholic theological ethics. CTECH is sponsored by the Catholic Health Association of the United States (CHA).

The Director of Research reports to the Senior Director and is responsible for advancing the Center's research agenda by developing scholarly publications, white papers, position statements, and educational resources in theology, ethics, bioethics, and health humanities. The Director contributes to the research and writing of the Center, serves as Managing Editor of the Journal of Theology & Ethics in Catholic Health (JTECH), and contributes to the general operations of the Center’s work.

Working closely with the Executive Director and Senior Director, the Director of Research will identify emerging ethical issues affecting Catholic health care, conduct and supervise research projects, including writing, revising, and editing, manage publication initiatives, cultivate relationships with scholars and practitioners, and contribute to the Center's public engagement through communications and media. The Director will work collaboratively with Center leadership, the Journal of Theology & Ethics in Catholic Health (JTECH) Editorial Board, the CTECH Advisory Board, and CHA staff to advance the Center's mission and strategic priorities.

Some travel is required.

• Conduct and contribute to research in Catholic and moral theology, health care ethics, bioethics, and related disciplines, staying attuned to emerging issues in Catholic health care.
• Develop and support a range of scholarly and educational content, including publications, journal articles, and multimedia resources.
• Serve as Managing Editor of the Journal of Theology & Ethics in Catholic Health (JTECH), overseeing submissions, peer review, editorial workflows, and publication timelines.
• Maintain high standards of scholarly integrity, editorial quality, and professional ethics across all research and publications.
• Engage with academic, professional, and health care communities through collaboration, presentations, and partnerships.
• Manage relationships with authors, reviewers, editorial board members, and other key stakeholders.
• Provide substantive editing and ensure accuracy, consistency, and quality across all Center communications and publications.
• Partner with CHA Communication and Marketing to support production and promotion of digital content, including…