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Nancy J. Matchett serves as Professor of Philosophy at the University of Northern Colorado within the College of Humanities and Social Sciences, where she has held faculty positions since 2007. Her leadership extends beyond the Philosophy Department through significant administrative roles including Department Chair (2015-2019) and Associate Provost for Undergraduate Studies (2020-2025), demonstrating deep institutional commitment.
Her academic foundation includes a Ph.D. in Philosophy from the University of Maryland at College Park, complemented by an M.A. in Philosophy and Social Policy from American University and a B.A. in International Relations from Brown University. This interdisciplinary background informs her distinctive approach to ethical inquiry.
Dr. Matchett's research program centers on Theoretical and Applied Ethics, with specialized expertise in Moral Psychology, Ethical Deliberation, and Philosophical Counseling. Her work uniquely bridges abstract philosophical frameworks with practical applications in healthcare, journalism, and professional ethics training, particularly examining how individuals navigate moral distress in value-conflict situations.
Analysis of her 2014-2018 publications reveals consistent interdisciplinary engagement, with increasing collaboration between philosophy and healthcare disciplines. Her scholarship demonstrates how philosophical methods can resolve real-world ethical dilemmas, especially through innovative approaches like philosophical counseling as an alternative to traditional bioethics mediation.
Her scholarly excellence is recognized through membership in Phi Beta Kappa, while her professional impact extends through leadership roles including Director of UNC's Institute of Professional Ethics (2007-2014) and consultancy for the Ethics Advice Line for Journalists.
As an active mentor, Dr. Matchett integrates her administrative experience and philosophical practice certification into student guidance, emphasizing practical ethical reasoning. Her teaching and advising benefit from certifications in group facilitation and client counseling through the American Philosophical Practitioners Association.
Though no longer directing the Institute of Professional Ethics, her ongoing research continues to shape ethical deliberation practices across university programs and professional fields, maintaining strong connections between academic philosophy and real-world ethical challenges.
