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Assistant Instructional Professor in the SSCD–Gender and Sexuality/Civilization Studies

Employer
University of Chicago
Location
Chicago, Illinois
Salary
$62,609 per year + benefits
Date posted
Aug 26, 2022

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Position Type
Faculty Positions, Humanities, Other Humanities
Employment Level
Non-Tenured Track
Employment Type
Full Time

The Social Sciences Collegiate Division at the University of Chicago is now accepting applications for a full-time Assistant Instructional Professor who will teach undergraduate courses in gender and sexuality studies and the Civilization Studies Program. The appointment is non-renewable, for a one-year term that begins September 20, 2022.

The Assistant Instructional Professor will teach six quarter-length courses or the equivalent during the academic year. The assignment will include two undergraduate seminars in gender and sexuality studies and 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/. Depending on curricular needs, the Assistant Instructional Professor’s duties may also include teaching BA thesis seminars or advising undergraduate theses in a related major.

The position requires a Ph.D. in a humanities or social science discipline. Experience teaching at the college level is required. Experience teaching or conducting research in gender and/or sexuality studies is preferred. Candidates must have completed all degree requirements no later than September 19, 2022.

To apply for this position, you must submit your application through the University of Chicago ‘s Interfolio job board at apply.interfolio.com/112305 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 September 10, 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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 equalopportunity@uchicago.edu with their request.

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