Effective Spring or Fall 2007, the Philosophy, Cosmology, and Consciousness (PCC) program at the California Institute of Integral Studies (CIIS) has an opening for a position at the rank of Assistant Professor. The initial contract is for one year, with the expectation of a continuing appointment.
The PCC program offers M.A. and Ph.D. degrees in Philosophy and Religion, with an emphasis in Philosophy, Cosmology, and Consciousness. The PCC program is grounded in the shared belief that the ecological, political, and spiritual crisis of late modernity calls for a fundamental reorientation of our civilization, including a transformation of both our institutions and our own consciousness. The program is inspired by a three-fold vision: to revive the original essence of Western philosophy as the love of wisdom, to pursue a truly multidisciplinary study of cosmology based on the evolutionary unfolding of the universe and the Earth community, and to explore the inner worlds of consciousness and the psyche. Central to the PCC vision is the conviction that these three aspirations profoundly overlap and affect each other.
The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D., college or graduate level teaching experience, a record of publication, and will complement the current PCC faculty with interest and scholarship in ecological and feminist perspectives as they relate to philosophy, cosmology, and consciousness.
In reviewing applications, the committee will place high value on:
• Preparedness to offer courses informed by ecological and feminist perspectives.
• Ability to engage in inter- and transdisciplinary inquiry in the disciplines explored by the PCC program.
• Ability to mentor students and direct doctoral dissertations.
• Commitment to scholarly publication and engaged scholarship.
• Commitment to participate in PCC related community events.
Due to the unique nature of the institution and the program, candidates are urged to consult the CIIS website at www.ciis.edu and the PCC website at www.ciis.edu/pcc, to assess their alignment with the institutional and programmatic missions.
CIIS strongly pursues diversity in its hiring practices. Diversity refers to the variety of experiences and perspectives which arise from differences in gender, race, culture, spiritual practice/religion, physical abilities, heritage, appearance, age, sexual orientation, social class, nationality, and other characteristics. CIIS values and promotes diversity because it enhances academic excellence, the educational experience, and the learning environment. CIIS believes equal opportunity for all students, faculty, and staff is essential to successfully achieving our mission.
Application review begins September 15. The position will remain open until filled.
Send cover letter, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three references to: Dr. Robert McDermott/Chair, Search Committee/Philosophy, Cosmology, and Consciousness/CIIS, 1453 Mission Street/San Francisco/CA 94103. In addition, please send all application materials as separate attachments in digital format to jobs@ciis.edu.
