Assistant Instructional Professor in the Social Sciences Core

The Social Sciences Collegiate Division at the University of Chicago is now accepting applications for a full-time Assistant Instructional Professor to teach in the Social Sciences Core sequence Self, Culture, and Society. The appointment is non-renewable, for a one-year  term, beginning September 1, 2022.  More information about the Social Sciences Core can be viewed in the College’s online catalog: http://collegecatalog.uchicago.edu/thecollege/socialsciences/ .

The successful candidate will teach six quarter-length courses in the Self, Culture, and Society sequence. The successful candidate will be required to participate actively in weekly staff meetings, attend other course-related events, and hold regular office hours.  

The position requires a Ph.D. in a social science discipline, and is open to applicants who will have completed all requirements for their Ph.D. no later than August 31, 2022. Applicants must have a record of teaching at the college level, preferably in seminar-style general education courses that engage students in close reading and discussion.

To apply for this position, you must submit your application through the University of Chicago ‘s Interfolio job board at apply.interfolio.com/107274 and upload the following: 1) a letter of application describing your academic interests and teaching background; 2) a curriculum vitae; 3) evidence of teaching effectiveness, such as student evaluations or performance reviews; 4) a chapter-length piece of writing; and 5) three letters of recommendation. Only complete applications will be considered.

The review of applications will begin on June 23, 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.

This position is 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 .

The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/Disabled/Veterans Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination .

Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-834-3988 or email [email protected] with their request.