Description



The Social Sciences Collegiate Division at the University of Chicago is now accepting applications for a full-time Instructional Professor who will teach in the Social Sciences Core sequence Self, Culture, and Society. Self, Culture, and Society is a three-quarter sequence that fulfills the University's general education requirement in the social sciences. The sequence introduces students to a broad range of social scientific theories and methodologies that deepen their understanding of basic problems of cultural, social, and historical existence. More information about the Social Sciences Core can be viewed in the College's online catalog: http://collegecatalog.uchicago.edu/thecollege/socialsciences/.


The appointment is renewable, with an initial term of at least two years, beginning September 1, 2025. Appointment at the rank of Assistant, Associate, and full Instructional Professor will be considered based on the candidate's experience.


The Instructional Professor will teach six quarter-length courses each academic year (typically 2-2-2) in the Social Sciences Division and Collegiate Division, primarily in the Self, Culture, and Society sequence. In addition to teaching, the Instructional Professor's responsibilities will include organizing two sequence-wide events each quarter, along with contributing to the ongoing development of the Core's curriculum. The successful candidate will be required to participate actively in weekly staff meetings, attend other course-related events, and hold regular office hours.


The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook.


The terms and conditions of employment for this position are covered by a collective bargaining agreement between the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) and the University.



Qualifications



The position requires a Ph.D. in a relevant field in the social sciences or humanities. Candidates must have completed all degree requirements no later than August 31, 2025. Experience teaching at the college level is required.



Application Instructions



To apply for this position, you must submit your application through the University of Chicago 's Interfolio job board at http://apply.interfolio.com/161407 and upload the following: 1) a letter of application describing your academic interests and teaching background; 2) a curriculum vitae; 3) syllabi of courses previously taught and/or designed by the candidate or sample syllabi of proposed courses; 4) a statement describing your approach to pedagogy; 5) evidence of teaching effectiveness, such as student evaluations or performance reviews; and 6) three letters of recommendation. Only complete applications will be considered.


The review of applications will begin on February 7, 2025, and continue until the position is filled or the search is closed.