Director of the Psychedelic Therapies and Research Certificate Program
About This Role
About the Role
We are seeking a Director of the Psychedelic Therapies & Research Certificate Program to provide strategic leadership and oversight for a growing educational initiative at the intersection of psychedelic therapies, research, and professional training.
This role will lead programme development, academic quality, stakeholder engagement, and operational delivery, ensuring students receive high-quality education aligned with the evolving psychedelic ecosystem.
This is an opportunity to shape the future workforce of psychedelic medicine and contribute to the development of evidence-based education within an emerging field.
Key Responsibilities
• Provide strategic leadership and direction for the certificate programme
• Oversee curriculum development and ensure academic quality standards are maintained
• Collaborate with faculty, researchers, and external stakeholders to strengthen programme delivery
• Lead programme operations, timelines, and resource planning
• Support student recruitment, retention, and learner experience initiatives
• Build partnerships across academia, healthcare, and the psychedelic ecosystem
• Monitor developments within psychedelic research and therapy to ensure curriculum relevance
• Represent the programme externally through networking, partnerships, and events
About the Organisation
This programme sits at the forefront of psychedelic education and professional development, supporting the growth of a responsible, evidence-based workforce within psychedelic therapies and research.
What You'll Need
Essential Experience
• Experience leading academic programmes, educational initiatives, or professional training programmes
• Strong understanding of psychedelic therapies, mental health, research, or related disciplines
• Experience working across multidisciplinary stakeholder groups
• Strong project management and operational leadership skills
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities
• Experience developing educational content, curricula, or learning frameworks
Preferred Experience
• Experience within higher education or professional certification programmes
• Familiarity with psychedelic-assisted therapy research or implementation
• Existing relationships within academic, research, or psychedelic ecosystems
• Experience managing teams or faculty networks
Personal Attributes
• Strategic thinker with strong leadership capability
• Highly collaborative and relationship-driven
• Comfortable operating within emerging and evolving industries
• Passionate about education, innovation, and mental health
What You'll Get
BENEFITS
• Opportunity to shape the future of psychedelic education
• Work alongside leaders within psychedelic therapies and research
• Flexible working arrangements
• Remote working opportunities (where applicable)
• Meaningful mission-driven work with sector-wide impact
• Professional growth within an emerging field
Posted 2 weeks ago
Expires 2 weeks from now
About CIIS
California Institute of Integral Studies (CIIS) is an internationally recognized leader in integral education. CIIS strives to embody spirit, intellect, and wisdom in service of individuals, communities, and the earth. CIIS has an enrollment of over 2,000 students pursuing degrees and professional certificates in a variety of academic programs in its schools of Consciousness and Transformation, Professional Psychology and Health, Undergraduate Studies, and our research centers and global initiatives. CIIS is a mosaic of faces and philosophies, and backgrounds and beliefs. Like our faculty and staff, students are intellectually engaged and socially active. Each day brings new experiences that broaden horizons and hone critical thinking. Programs, both inside the classroom and throughout the University, inspire creativity, nurture community, cultivate curiosity, and foster social good. In addition, CIIS offers a dynamic array of events through its Public Programs, including conversations, workshops, continuing education, and conferences and hosts a vibrant art exhibition series. The University also provides low-cost mental health services to the San Francisco Bay Area through its 6 award-winning community counseling clinics. CIIS is accredited by the Western Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC). CIIS strives to cultivate a culture of inclusion and belonging as part of its Seven Commitments. We honor and celebrate diversity of all types. Our diverse and inclusive culture brings us together in ways that empower everyone to connect, belong, and grow.
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