University of Chicago, Master of Arts Program in the Social Sciences (MAPSS)
Lecturer in History
Institution Type: | College / University |
Location: | Illinois, United States |
Position: | Lecturer |
The Master of Arts Program in the Social Sciences (MAPSS) at the University of Chicago invites applications for a position as Lecturer in History. This is a full-time one-year lectureship beginning September 1, 2015. The position is renewable for an additional year upon outstanding performance. The successful applicant will teach courses on British imperial and colonial history, including methods courses, advise M.A. students, evaluate theses, and contribute to the intellectual life and administrative needs of the program. Experience in teaching and advising graduate students is preferred; familiarity with the University of Chicago history faculty and academic resources is desirable. Applicants are required to have the Ph.D. in hand by August 31, 2015.
Applicants are required to apply online on the University of Chicago's Academic Career Opportunities website at http://tinyurl.com/mlydspx. Applicants are required to submit the following materials: 1) a cover letter, 2) a curriculum vitae, 3) a chapter-length writing sample, 4) a sample course syllabus, 5) three letters of reference. In addition, please submit, as optional applicant documents, evidence of teaching performance, such as course evaluations. Review of applications will begin on May 30 and will continue until the position is filled or until the application deadline of July 1, 2015. Early application is strongly recommended. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status or status as an individual with disability.
The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity / Disabled / Veterans Employer.
Contact: |
tdyelton@uchicago.edu |
Website: | http://mapss.uchicago.edu/ |
Primary Category: | History Education |
Secondary Categories: | Social Sciences |
Posting Date: | 04/20/2015 |
Closing Date | 07/19/2015 |