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Department Chair (EXPIRED)

Philosophy and Religion, California Institute of Integral Studies

Job category Senior faculty / Tenured, continuing or permanent
AOS Open
AOC Open
Workload Full time
Vacancies 1
Location San Francisco, California, United States
Start date Fall 2013
Job description

The Department of Philosophy and Religion at the California Institute of Integral Studies (CIIS) invites applications and nominations for an Associate or Full Professor to serve as Chair of the Department, beginning fall 2013. The Chair will be a distinguished scholar who is also an experienced, collaborative institution builder. The Chair will work with existing leadership to inspire and re-envision an innovative interdisciplinary graduate program in Philosophy and Religion. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to electrify and energize a successful and flourishing graduate (MA/ PhD) program. 


About the Program 

Composed of a transdisciplinary array of distinguished scholars, the Department of Philosophy and Religion is dedicated to the critical study of and engagement with the diverse philosophical and religious inheritances of our world, including both majority and underrepresented (esoteric, contemplative, Earth-based, and subaltern) traditions. Oriented toward a vision of liberation and planetary healing, the Department affirms the value of multiple ways of knowing. Current areas of concentration in the Department include: Asian and Comparative Studies; Ecology, Spirituality, and Religion; Philosophy, Cosmology, and Consciousness; and Women's Spirituality. 


Minimum Qualifications 
Candidates must possess considerable experience with successful collaborative leadership, as well as substantial experience with graduate education. A well-established and distinctive record of scholarly publication that engages Philosophy and/or Religion is required. The field of specialization is open. Those with research and teaching interests in Gender and Women's Studies, Ecology and Religion, Native American traditions, Judaism, or Islam are especially encouraged to apply. The candidate will teach courses in her or his area of specialty, mentor master's and doctoral students, and lead the process of imagining and introducing new areas of concentration within the Department. 


Applicants whose information is received by Oct. 31 will be given priority consideration, and may be able to meet with faculty representatives at the American Academy of Religion Annual Meeting in Chicago, Nov. 17-20. All applications must be received by Dec. 15. Finalists will be invited to San Francisco for on-campus interviews in February 2013. 


To apply, please send the following materials to the email address below, noting "Department Chair, Philosophy and Religion" in the email subject line:

  1. Cover letter describing how your skills and experience match the requirements of the position; 
  2. Curriculum vita; 
  3. List of three professional references; 
  4. Samples of recent publications, presentations, and the like. 


CIIS is an urban university, located in the heart of San Francisco. The Institute is known for the diversity of its people, programs, and opportunities to learn. CIIS provides generous health benefits and sabbatical leave. More information about CIIS and the Philosophy and Religion department can be found at www.ciis.edu.


Application Information


Postal Address:


Elizabeth Allison
Philosophy and Religion
California Institute of Integral Studies
1453 Mission Street
San Francisco, CA 94103

How to apply
Application type Unknown (see text above)
Hard deadline December 15, 2012, 6:59pm PST
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Scheduled expiry date December 15, 2012, 6:59pm PST
Expired on December 15, 2012, 6:59pm PST
Last updated October 22, 2012, 9:05pm UTC
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