Part-Time Basic Program Instructor

University of Chicago•Chicago, IL

23h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Graham School is a one-of-a-kind intellectual community that brings the best of the University of Chicago to lifelong learners who are seeking discovery and discernment. Through an array of distinctive programs and courses in the Great Books, the liberal arts, and advanced leadership, we welcome learners who seek to deepen their understanding of the world and lead examined lives of purpose. Basic Program Instructors are part-time faculty who teach from a set, four-year curriculum of Western Civilization core texts of literature, philosophy, and science, and a set group of two-year Alumni sequences modeled on the core program. While a Basic Program Instructor should have some area(s) of related expertise, they should be able, with sufficient preparation, to teach any part of the standard curriculum. Additionally, there will be opportunities to propose and lead courses from the instructor’s specific area(s) of expertise in the form of open or alumni courses. All courses offered within the context of the Basic Program are text-driven and use the Socratic method of discussion and analysis. The teaching methodology is as much a hallmark of the Basic Program as is its the curriculum of great books. Basic Program courses are offered in an online format as well as onsite at the Gleacher Center in downtown Chicago. Instructors are expected to be available and able to teach online as well as onsite. This is a part-time, benefits eligible position.

Requirements

Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.
Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 5-7 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree.
Background teaching in Graham School Basic Program.

Responsibilities

Teaches sixteen (16) 1.5-hour course sections during the academic year, with a priority towards Basic Program Core and Alumni sequences as assigned by the Basic Program Chair. Course sections may be onsite or online, during regular program class hours.
Attends monthly Basic Program Instructor staff meetings, and participates in professional development activities such as online training, pedagogy workshops, and staff retreats.
Mentors new instructors and participates in professional development activities such as classroom observations.
Represents the Graham School at public events, including new student orientation, Symposiums, and others.
Performs initial and ongoing assessments of students' academic abilities and rates of achievements.
Monitors and documents students' progress, participation, and attendance in class.
Performs initial and ongoing evaluation of students' academic abilities and/or teacher-designed assessments.
Monitors and documents progress and participation.
Provides extra support for students outside the normal classroom hours, including tutorials and academic counseling and guidance services.
Performs other related work as needed.