Job description

The Social Sciences Division at the University of Chicago invites applications for appointment as Instructional Professor at any rank in the Center for Gender and Sexuality and the College. This is a full-time, career-track teaching position, with administrative, mentoring and programming responsibilities expected to begin on or after September 1, 2027. The initial appointment term will be from two to five years, dependent on rank, and renewable with opportunity for promotion within the Instructional Professor track based on a successful performance review and recommendation. Academic rank and compensation are dependent upon qualifications.

Gender and Sexuality Studies is an interdisciplinary undergraduate program focused on fostering a critical understanding of gender and sexuality as key categories of political, social, and cultural analysis. The Instructional Professor will teach up to five quarter-length courses each academic year, as determined by curricular need, including: the core Gender and Sexuality in World Civilizations Sequence, required or elective courses for the GNSE major, and the B.A. thesis seminar. The appointee will also provide administrative support for the undergraduate curriculum, plan and implement programming, and academic advising for Gender and Sexuality Studies majors and minors, including linking students to relevant research, fellowship, and internship opportunities.

The base salary range for this position is $77,946 – $100,000 for a nine-month academic appointment, to be paid over twelve months. This position is benefits eligible. 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 this position are described in the collective bargaining agreement between the University of Chicago and the Service Employees International Union.

Qualifications

Prior to the start of employment, qualified applicants must possess:

• PhD in a humanistic social science in hand by the start date of the appointment
• At least one year of teaching university-level courses in the humanistic social sciences

We especially welcome applicants with:

• Demonstrated experience in interdisciplinary and/or transnational departments, centers, or programs
• Evidence of excellence in undergraduate teaching
• Evidence of excellence in advising and/or curriculum development
• Evidence of excellence in planning co-curricular events and programs
• Strong writing, organizational, communication, and collaboration skills.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, shared ancestry, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or 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 [email protected] with their request.

The University of Chicago uses AI-assisted tools to streamline and augment some recruitment processes; however, AI is not used to make hiring decisions.

How to apply

To be considered, those interested must apply through The University of Chicago, Academic Recruitment job board, which uses Interfolio to accept applications: https://apply.interfolio.com/195564.

Applicants must upload:

1. Cover letter describing your interest in the position, experience, and academic background in teaching, advising and/or curriculum development, planning co-curricular events or programs
2. Curriculum vitae
3. Teaching statement
4. Sample syllabi of courses previously taught and/or designed (max. 3)
5. Sample course assignments (max. 3)

Candidates who advance to a second round will be asked (at a later date) for the following materials:

1. Additional evidence of teaching excellence (might include: course evaluations, performance reviews, or other relevant assessments)
2. Writing sample of the applicant’s academic work (article-length)
3. Three (3) letters of recommendation

Review of applications will begin by December 1st and will continue until the position is filled or the search has ended.