Temporary Continuing Education Instructor - Art History of West Asia/North Africa
University of Chicago•Chicago, IL
•Remote
About The Position
The Institute for the Study of Ancient Cultures (ISAC) is seeking a Temporary Continuing Education Instructor to teach an online, non-degree course on the art history of West Asia and/or North Africa, including the Islamic period. ISAC's continuing education program offers in-depth classes for lifelong learners, focusing on the ancient and medieval history of West Asia and North Africa, pitched at an undergraduate or graduate university course level.
Requirements
- Master's Degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline (e.g., art history, archaeology, or language of West Asia/North Africa, or a related field pertaining to West Asia and/or North Africa), required.
- Skill in delivering engaging lectures and presentations to adult learners in a live, virtual format, and in explaining complex material clearly to a non-degree audience, required.
- Experience using Zoom or other similar platforms for live instruction and session recording, and a learning management system such as Canvas for posting materials, readings, and course resources, required.
- High proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Zoom, Box, and Google Suite (Drive, Sheets, Docs, and Forms).
Nice To Haves
- Advanced degree in a relevant discipline (PhD), preferred.
Responsibilities
- Teach one 8-week online class on the art history of West Asia/North Africa, beginning October 1, 2026, January 4, 2027, or March 15, 2027.
- Meet with students via Zoom for two hours per week over the 8-week session.
- Deliver class lectures, including PowerPoint presentations, appropriate to an undergraduate/graduate level of instruction.
- Develop a syllabus and post readings and course materials on CANVAS, the University of Chicago's online learning platform.
- Ensure sessions are recorded so that students unable to attend live can access the material.
- Structure course content to build adult learners toward a foundational understanding of the topic by the end of the session.
Benefits
- This position is not eligible for benefits.
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