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The Social Sciences Collegiate Division at the University of Chicago isnow accepting applications for a full-time Instructional Professor whowill teach in the Social Sciences Core sequence Social Science Inquiry(General). The emphasis in the General Social Science Inquiry Sequenceis on questions of research design (with special attention to causalinference, 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 1,2024. Appointment at the rank of Assistant, Associate, and fullInstructional Professor will be considered based on the candidate\'sexperience. More information about the Social Sciences Core can beviewed in the College\'s online catalog:http://collegecatalog.uchicago.edu/thecollege/socialsciences/.
The Instructional Professor will teach six quarter-length courses eachacademic year (typically 2-2-2) in the Social Sciences CollegiateDivision, primarily in the Social Science Inquiry sequence. In additionto teaching, the Instructional Professor will contribute to the ongoingdevelopment of the Core\'s curriculum. The successful candidate will berequired to participate actively in weekly staff meetings, attend othercourse-related events, and hold regular office hours.
Qualifications
The position requires a Ph.D. in a social science with a specializationin quantitative research and a demonstrated record of teachingexperience.
Application Instructions
To apply for this position, candidates must submit their applicationthrough the University of Chicago\'s Interfolio jobs board athttp://apply.interfolio.com/134140 and upload the following:
a letter of application describing your academic interests and teachingbackground;
a curriculum vitae;
Syllabi of courses previously taught and/or designed by the candidate orsample syllabi of proposed courses;
a teaching statement;
evidence of pedagogical accomplishment and promise: such as a teachingportfolio, recent course evaluations, third-party observations of theapplicant\'s teaching if available, or other relevant assessments.
a chapter-length piece of writing;
three letters of recommendation.
Only complete applications will be considered.
The review of applications will begin on November 18, 2023, and continueuntil the position is filled or the search is closed.
The terms and conditions of employment for this position are covered bya collective bargaining agreement between the Service EmployeesInternational Union (SEIU) and the University.