Instructional Professor (Open Rank) in Global Studies
About The Position
The Social Sciences Collegiate Division at the University of Chicago invites applications for an open-rank Instructional Professor position in the undergraduate Global Studies program. This is a full-time, career-track teaching position. The initial appointment term will be from two to five years, depending on rank, and renewable with opportunity for promotion within the Instructional Professor track based on performance review and College recommendation. Global Studies is an interdisciplinary, undergraduate program focused on fostering a critical understanding of global institutions, structures, networks, and flows and preparing students for a wide range of internationally focused careers.
Requirements
- Ph.D. from a relevant field in hand by the start of the appointment.
Nice To Haves
- Expertise in global institutions, global history, or science and technology.
- Skill in teaching archival or digital methods.
- Specialization in East Asia, Africa, or Latin America.
Responsibilities
- Teach up to six quarter-length courses each academic year on themes central to the Global Studies curriculum, including the core Global Studies sequence and/or BA thesis seminar, as well as methods or topics courses in the interdisciplinary social sciences.
- Provide administrative support for the undergraduate curriculum, programming, and events.
- Provide academic advising for Global Studies majors, including linking students to relevant research, fellowship, and internship opportunities.
Benefits
- Support for professional development
- Relocation allowance for qualifying expenses
- Benefits-eligible
- Health benefits
- Retirement benefits
- Paid time off
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
