Faculty Instructional Professor in the Social Sciences Core – Social Science Inquiry (Open Rank)
The Social Sciences Collegiate Division at the University of Chicago is now accepting applications for a full-time Instructional Professor who will teach in the Social Sciences Core sequence Social Science Inquiry (General). The emphasis in the General Social Science Inquiry Sequence is on questions of research design (with special attention to causal inference, through both experimental and observational approaches), statistical analysis, and presentation. The appointment is renewable, with an initial term of at least three years, beginning September 1, 2025. Appointment at the rank of Assistant, Associate, and full Instructional Professor will be considered based on the candidate’s experience. More information about the Social Sciences Core can be viewed in the College’s online catalog: http://collegecatalog.uchicago.edu/thecollege/socialsciences/.
The Instructional Professor will teach six quarter-length courses each academic year (typically 2-2-2) in the Social Sciences Collegiate Division, primarily in the Social Science Inquiry Core sequence. In addition to teaching, the Instructional Professor will contribute to the ongoing development of the sequence’s curriculum including development of new materials for the syllabus, meeting with the Core chair and selected tenure track faculty for development of the course as a whole, maintaining a common reading list and curricular resources for the sequence, and serving as an advisor on senior and Master’s theses. The successful candidate will be required to participate actively in weekly staff meetings, attend other course-related events, and hold regular office hours
The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook.
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.
Salary Range or Pay Grade
Qualifications
The position requires a Ph.D. in a relevant field in the social sciences. Candidates must have completed all degree requirements no later than August 31, 2025. Experience teaching at the college level is required.
Application Instructions
To apply for this position, you must submit your application through the University of Chicago’s Interfolio job board at https://apply.interfolio.com/163346 and upload the following:
- A letter of application describing your academic interests and teaching background
- A curriculum vitae
- Syllabi of courses previously taught and/or designed by the candidate
- Additional evidence of pedagogical accomplishment and promise: such as a teaching portfolio, recent course evaluations, third-party observations of the applicant’s teaching if available, or other relevant assessments
- A teaching statement
- A chapter-length piece of writing
- Three (3) letters of recommendation
Only complete applications will be considered.
The review of applications will begin on March 12, 2025, and continue until the position is filled or the search is closed.
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