Assistant Instructional Professor in the Social Sciences Collegiate Division - History and Civilization Studies

The Social Sciences Collegiate Division at the University of Chicago is now accepting applications for a full-time Assistant Instructional Professor who will teach sections of the Department of History’s BA thesis seminar as well as courses in the University’s Civilization Studies program. The appointment is non-renewable, for a one-year term that begins September 1, 2022.

The Assistant Instructional Professor will teach six quarter-length courses or the equivalent during the academic year. Each quarter, the Assistant Instructional Professor will teach sections of the Department of History’s BA Seminar, a three-quarter sequence in which students develop a significant and original interpretation of a historical issue of their choosing, culminating in a 40-60 page thesis paper. The Fall and Winter seminars (1/2 teaching credit each) involve assisting students with research and writing; the Spring seminars (1 teaching credit each) involve helping students to conceptualize their projects for the following year. The teaching assignment will also include courses in the Civilization Studies program, a part of the University’s general education curriculum that introduces students to one of the world’s great civilizations through direct encounters with significant and exemplary documents. Specific Civilization Studies courses will be assigned based on the successful applicant’s qualifications. More information about the Civilization Studies program is available in the College Catalog: http://collegecatalog.uchicago.edu/thecollege/civilizationstudies/ . 

The position requires a Ph.D. in History. Experience teaching at the college level is required. Candidates must have completed all degree requirements no later than August 31, 2022.

To apply for this position, you must submit your application through the University of Chicago ‘s Interfolio job board at apply.interfolio.com/110307 and upload the following: 1) a letter of application describing your academic interests and teaching background; 2) a curriculum vitae; 3) a teaching statement; 4) a sample syllabus; 5) a chapter-length piece of writing; and 6) three letters of recommendation.

The review of applications will begin on August 6, 2022, and continue until the position is filled or the search is closed.

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.

Position contingent upon budget approval.

We seek a diverse pool of applicants who wish to join an academic community that places the highest value on rigorous inquiry and encourages diverse perspectives, experiences, groups of individuals, and ideas to inform and stimulate intellectual challenge, engagement, and exchange. The University’s Statements on Diversity are at https://provost.uchicago.edu/statements-diversity .

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