OPEN CALL FOR FELLOWS
A brief about CILAS
CILAS invites students from all walks of life to engage with the liberal arts in an effort to develop a wise appreciation of the complexity of the world. CILAS recognises that in today's world, one needs to be able to interpret changing global conditions; mobilise resources effectively; and guide teams of diverse people. Students are challenged and supported to cultivate these abilities. The academic year at CILAS begins in September and ends in June the following year. The year is
divided into trimesters. The curriculum at CILAS is divided into four, cross-disciplinary field of studies. A core curriculum introduces students to the four fields of study during the first trimester. All students are required to complete core courses in the field Arts & Culture, Humanities, Social Sciences and Natural Sciences. In trimesters two and three, students choose two field-specific thematic courses. In parallel to their course-related work, students sign up to experiment in one of CILAS' community tracks/labs.
The Residential Fellow is appointed for 1 year commitment, 18 hours a week, starting in September and ending in June (preparations may start beforehand and exact schedule will be shared with the fellows accordingly).
The residential fellow has the following roles:
Curriculum and Pedagogy
-Design and facilitate a core course/field of study of choice based on their academic and practical background with a co-fellow in coordination with the pedagogical director.
-Design and facilitate two thematic courses over the second and third trimester (one per trimester).
-Coordinates CILAS thematic courses under their field of study, in response to the core course content in the first trimester.
-Work closely with other fellows to enhance the interdisplinarity of the curriculum/fields of study.
-Follow the teaching methodology of CILAS (Discussion Based Learning), continuously revise and add to it through a collective process that the fellows, co-fellows and pedagogical director contribute to.
-Work on including a variety of modes of expression and assessments within CILAS.
-Contribute to the ongoing conceptualization of the philosophy of the institute, in coordination with the pedagogical director.
-Attend regular meetings hosted by the pedagogical director over the course of the year.
-Participate in the process of selecting their co-fellow with the pedagogical director.
-Attend CILAS bi-weekly think tanks.
Mentorship
- Mentor 6 students following up with their journey and movement within CILAS.
- Mentor for their co-fellow and help them in developing their course offer for the third trimester.
-Contribute to offering, building and enhancing an environment that nurtures the intellectual and experiential life of CILAS students.
-Partake in CILAS tea hours.
Who are we looking for?
We are looking for a fellow who possesses a combination between academic and practical expertise (practical experience is highly encouraged). The residential fellow hold a master degree or a PHD in their chosen field of study and a teaching background would be a good plus. The fellow should be able to commit for a year-long experience, taking up a part time academic fellowship role. CILAS pedagogy recognizes creative inquiry, self-reflection, intellectual emotional engagement as powerful forms of wonderment, we hope to sustain a team of fellows that appreciate and contribute to those ways of being and learning.
If you wish to join CILASians during the next academic year, send us your resume, bio and a letter of interest telling us why are you interested to apply and what is your field of study of choice to admissions@ci- las.org, cc-ing [email protected] and [email protected].
Deadline for applying: 23rd of July.
CILAS invites students from all walks of life to engage with the liberal arts in an effort to develop a wise appreciation of the complexity of the world. CILAS recognises that in today's world, one needs to be able to interpret changing global conditions; mobilise resources effectively; and guide teams of diverse people. Students are challenged and supported to cultivate these abilities. The academic year at CILAS begins in September and ends in June the following year. The year is
divided into trimesters. The curriculum at CILAS is divided into four, cross-disciplinary field of studies. A core curriculum introduces students to the four fields of study during the first trimester. All students are required to complete core courses in the field Arts & Culture, Humanities, Social Sciences and Natural Sciences. In trimesters two and three, students choose two field-specific thematic courses. In parallel to their course-related work, students sign up to experiment in one of CILAS' community tracks/labs.
The Residential Fellow is appointed for 1 year commitment, 18 hours a week, starting in September and ending in June (preparations may start beforehand and exact schedule will be shared with the fellows accordingly).
The residential fellow has the following roles:
Curriculum and Pedagogy
-Design and facilitate a core course/field of study of choice based on their academic and practical background with a co-fellow in coordination with the pedagogical director.
-Design and facilitate two thematic courses over the second and third trimester (one per trimester).
-Coordinates CILAS thematic courses under their field of study, in response to the core course content in the first trimester.
-Work closely with other fellows to enhance the interdisplinarity of the curriculum/fields of study.
-Follow the teaching methodology of CILAS (Discussion Based Learning), continuously revise and add to it through a collective process that the fellows, co-fellows and pedagogical director contribute to.
-Work on including a variety of modes of expression and assessments within CILAS.
-Contribute to the ongoing conceptualization of the philosophy of the institute, in coordination with the pedagogical director.
-Attend regular meetings hosted by the pedagogical director over the course of the year.
-Participate in the process of selecting their co-fellow with the pedagogical director.
-Attend CILAS bi-weekly think tanks.
Mentorship
- Mentor 6 students following up with their journey and movement within CILAS.
- Mentor for their co-fellow and help them in developing their course offer for the third trimester.
-Contribute to offering, building and enhancing an environment that nurtures the intellectual and experiential life of CILAS students.
-Partake in CILAS tea hours.
Who are we looking for?
We are looking for a fellow who possesses a combination between academic and practical expertise (practical experience is highly encouraged). The residential fellow hold a master degree or a PHD in their chosen field of study and a teaching background would be a good plus. The fellow should be able to commit for a year-long experience, taking up a part time academic fellowship role. CILAS pedagogy recognizes creative inquiry, self-reflection, intellectual emotional engagement as powerful forms of wonderment, we hope to sustain a team of fellows that appreciate and contribute to those ways of being and learning.
If you wish to join CILASians during the next academic year, send us your resume, bio and a letter of interest telling us why are you interested to apply and what is your field of study of choice to admissions@ci- las.org, cc-ing [email protected] and [email protected].
Deadline for applying: 23rd of July.
