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Call for Applications Theme: Minorities and Philosophy Type: UK Co-director Institution: Minorities and Philosophy UK Initiative Deadline: 29.8.2016 __________________________________________________ Applications are now open for the UK directorship. The role involves: - Co-managing UK the chapter programme: promoting the establishment of new chapters; approving applications; providing support and advice to existing chapters. - Co-managing UK the mentorship programme: promoting the mentorship programme, applications from new mentors; and linking mentees with appropriate mentors. - Co-managing online web-presence (website, social media) and external enquiries. - Regular reporting of chapter activities (two formal reports, and regular informal email contact with MAP HQ). - Developing on-going MAP UK projects, such as a joint project with the BPA to develop some inclusive event guidelines. - Developing any of your own project ideas for the the UK region. Apply here: http://mapuk.weebly.com/join-the-uk-team.html We especially welcome applications from members of marginalised groups. If you have any questions about the position or application process, please get in touch with us at: mapforthe...@gmail.com Deadline: 29th August 2016. Minorities and Philosophy (MAP) is a worldwide network of students based in English-speaking philosophy departments that aims to facilitate the participation of members from underrepresented groups in academic philosophy. Though primarily led by graduate students, MAP also relies on faculty support and encourages undergraduate participation. Through the MAP initiative, students can exchange ideas on topics related to philosophy and the participation of underrepresented groups, meet and support peers, host events, and can choose to work alongside their respective departments to promote a more supportive and inclusive environment. Though the format of MAP varies from department to department, each chapter aims broadly at addressing (a) issues of underrepresentation in the profession, (b) theoretical issues regarding philosophy of gender, race, sexual orientation, class, disability, native language, etc, and (c) philosophy done from minority perspectives. Meeting formats include: external or internal speakers, reading groups, film screenings, mentorship events for undergraduates or graduates, panel discussions, practical workshops (e.g., on communication techniques, navigating stereotype threat or implicit bias). Once a year, representatives from each participating department meet to discuss their chapter's progress. In the short term, MAP provides a forum for students to discuss these topics and connect with interested peers. In the long term, we hope that MAP will contribute to improved department cultures and facilitate increased participation of underrepresented groups in academic philosophy. Guided by founder and first UK Director, Filippo Contesi, MAP UK saw the first chapter and mentor sign-ups at the start of the Autumn term, 2014. With the new directorship team (see below) MAP UK aims to become a somewhat more autonomous region, with plans to continue in the spirit of the US directorship and original initiative, but to also address specific issues facing our region such as participating in the development and adoption of best practice guidelines. Contact: Minorities and Philosophy UK Email: mapforthegap...@gmail.com Web: http://mapuk.weebly.com __________________________________________________ InterPhil List Administration: http://interphil.polylog.org InterPhil List Archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/interphil@list.polylog.org/ __________________________________________________
