Job Description

Lecturer
Posting Number req16575
Department Social & Behavioral Sci Admin
Department Website Link
Medical Sub-Speciality
Location Main Campus
Address Tucson, AZ USA
Position Highlights Adjunct Lecturer at the University of Arizona\xc3\xa2\xc2\x80\xc2\x99s Center for Consciousness Studies (CCS) and College of Social and Behavioral Sciences.

The Center for Consciousness Studies (CCS) at the University of Arizona has received multiyear funding to develop a just-approved new undergraduate minor program in Consciousness Studies in the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences (SBS). This funding provides the salary for a new part time temporary position as a combination of Adjunct Teacher in SBS, and Research Associate in CCS.

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Duties & Responsibilities

The teaching duties involve primarily a comprehensive review introductory course in Consciousness Studies, suitably as one of the core courses that all students in the undergrad minor must attend. The course content should cover the half dozen major scientific theories of consciousness, as well as topics involved in related areas, such as standard brain imaging techniques, spiritually based theories of consciousness and theories related to such practices and therapies as Mindfulness, meditation and achieving higher levels of consciousness. We are seeking a recent PhD with extensive experience mentoring and teaching enthusiastic students, who also has direct experience relevant to organizing and teaching a broad undergraduate introduction to Consciousness Studies. [We will work with the selected candidate to make sure that the course meets University of Arizona requirements. The target course is SBS310C, which meets twice a week in the fall term, a double session on Wednesdays, and a discussion section on Fridays: it is expected that the course will be online via Zoom.]

The service and research duties involve assisting the CCS director of education studies and SBS in further developing programs in Consciousness Studies, designed to continue making CCS and the college an increasing focus of education in all facets related to the study of Consciousness. This potentially includes developing collaborations with other institution in special courses or programs, development of new teaching materials of use to courses at the UofA and other institutions, in more traditional fields that would benefit from modules in courses related to Consciousness (E.g., Psychology, Neuroscience, Computer Science, Anthropology, Religion, Health, etc.), preparation of new funding proposals as needed for future developments.
Minimum Qualifications

• a) PhD in Neuroscience
• b) Experience in course design and teaching in the field of Consciousness, both

scientific theories and spiritual approaches. * c) Experience with grant sources for consciousness studies.

• d) Experience in outreach programs concerning consciousness studies.

Preferred Qualifications

• a) Experience and knowledge of contemporary consciousness studies, including major scientific theories, interaction with spiritual domains and therapies, experimental neurological and physical methods.
• b) Experience and knowledge of Mindfulness practices, therapies and related new technologies.
• c) Experience and Practical knowledge of computational modelling techniques applied to consciousness studies.

Rank Lecturer
Tenure Information Adjunct (NTE)
FLSA Exempt
Full Time/Part Time Part Time
Number of Hours Worked per Week 4
Job FTE .10
Work Calendar Academic
Job Category Faculty
Benefits Eligible No Benefits
Rate of Pay DOE
Compensation Type salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)
Type of criminal background check required: Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)
Number of Vacancies 1
Target Hire Date
Expected End Date
Contact Information for Candidates Nicholas Smith
smithn@arizona.edu
Open Date 6/22/2023
Open Until Filled Yes
Documents Needed to Apply Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Special Instructions to Applicant
Diversity Statement At the University of Arizona, we value our inclusive climate because we know that diversity in experiences and perspectives is vital to advancing innovation, critical thinking, solving complex problems, and creating an inclusive academic community. As a Hispanic-serving institution, we translate these values into action by seeking individuals who have experience and expertise working with diverse students, colleagues, and constituencies. Because we seek a workforce with a wide range of perspectives and experiences, we provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information. As an Employer of National Service, we also welcome alumni of AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service programs and others who will help us advance our Inclusive Excellence initiative aimed at creating a university that values student, staff and faculty engagement in addressing issues of diversity and inclusiveness.

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