Job Description:

Description



The Humanities Collegiate Division at the University of Chicago invites applications for part-time Lecturers during the 2024-25 academic year.


The selected candidate will have part-time teaching opportunities in the Theater and Performance Studies program. Responsibilities include preparing and teaching seminar- or workshop-style courses, holding regularly scheduled office hours, and preparing and grading of assignments and testing materials. Depending on the curricular needs of the department, the successful candidate may teach between one and four courses per academic year.


The terms and conditions of employment for this position are covered by a collective bargaining agreement between the University and Service Employees International Union. The per-course salary for academic year 2024-25 will be at least $7,538. This position is not benefits eligible.



Qualifications



Applicants must hold a Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Theater or a related discipline; a Master's degree or Ph.D. is strongly preferred. Applicants must have a minimum of three years of professional theater experience.



Application Instructions



Applications must include:

• A current curriculum vitae,


• A cover letter that addresses professional and teaching experience,


• And the names and contact information of three references whose recommendation letters may be solicited.

Optional Materials:

• Course evaluations, if available

The materials listed above must be submitted through the University of Chicago's Academic Recruitment site at the following link: https://apply.interfolio.com/146378. Applicants may be asked to provide additional materials following initial review.


In the event that a teaching opportunity becomes available, we will contact applicants with the academic training and experience most appropriate for our available classes. This posting will expire on March 31, 2025.


This position is contingent upon budgetary approval. Only complete applications will be considered. For more information about this position, please contact Vicki Walden, Theater & Performance Studies, vwalden@uchicago.edu. Apply Now