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　　The Social Sciences Collegiate Division at the University of Chicagoinvites applications for a one-year appointment as a Post-doctoralResearcher at the rank of Instructor in Human Rights beginning September1, 2024. The position is renewable for a second year after review. Thisposition is designed for an early-career scholar with experience inteaching and research on human rights.

　　Responsibilities include designing and teaching two courses, makingprogress towards developing a scholarly manuscript or research project,participating in Pozen Family Center for Human Rights activities, andadvising a small number of BA or MA theses. The salary is competitive,and the instructor will receive applicable University benefits, aprofessional development fund, and a relocation allowance.

　　Qualifications

　　We seek to attract an outstanding scholar whose work in the humanitiesor social sciences demonstrates excellence and addresses questions oflasting importance for the study of human rights. All applications arewelcome, and we especially encourage topics and approaches that includedecolonizing methodologies and literature, transitional justice, genderand sexuality, Third World approaches to international law, climatejustice, or a regional focus on the global south. Prior experienceteaching undergraduates is preferred. The position requires a Ph.D. in asocial science or humanities discipline and is open to applicants whowill have completed all requirements for their doctoral degree by August31, 2024.

　　Application Instructions

　　To be considered for the position, you must submit your applicationthrough the University of Chicago Academic Job Opportunities site:http://apply.interfolio.com/136308 and upload the following:

　　a curriculum vitae;

　　a cover letter discussing your interest and qualifications for theposition;

　　a research statement addressing current and future research plans;

　　a teaching statement addressing teaching experience and philosophy;

　　a sample syllabus for an undergraduate human rights course;

　　one sample of scholarly writing (a published article or unpublishedpaper or chapter);

　　three letters of recommendation.

　　Only complete applications will be considered.