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Jason D. Skirry is a Senior Member of the Clinical Faculty in the Ethics and Business Law department at the Opus College of Business, University of St. Thomas, where he has taught business ethics and philosophy courses since 2008. He concurrently holds adjunct positions in both the Opus College of Business and College of Liberal Arts.
His educational credentials include:
- PhD in Philosophy from the University of Pennsylvania
- MA in Philosophy from the University of Pennsylvania
- BA in Philosophy from the University of Washington
- BA in History from the University of Washington
Skirry's research examines ethical integration in business environments through organizational culture and personal development frameworks. His work explores corporate social responsibility, organizational citizenship behaviors, and practical methods for aligning professional decisions with personal values. He emphasizes applied ethics in business contexts, focusing on how organizations institutionalize ethical practices while supporting individual moral growth.
His publication record demonstrates consistent engagement with business ethics, particularly through his 2012 analysis of viatical settlements which bridges economic theory and moral philosophy. This work exemplifies his interdisciplinary approach connecting financial systems with ethical imperatives.
Professional recognition includes prestigious fellowships:
- Bacon Fellowship for Summer Study (2005)
- Critical Writing Teaching Fellowship (2008)
- SAS Dissertation Fellowship (2007)
- William Penn Fellowship (2007)
As founder of Philosophical Living, LLC (2015–present), Skirry develops workshops on ethical leadership and meaningful work. He currently teaches four courses including Ethical Principles in Business (BETH 300) and Integrative Approaches to Business Problems (BETH 340), employing case studies to strengthen students' ethical reasoning and professional judgment.
