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The Division of the Social Sciences at the University of Chicago invites applications for an appointment as Lecturer in the Department of Comparative Human Development with experience closely mentoring undergraduate students in research, writing, and thesis preparation. This position will be a part-time, term-limited teaching position offering opportunities for both classroom teaching and mentoring students on research projects. The lectureship is limited to a term of two quarters, beginning Winter Quarter 2024 and ending Spring 2024, and is non-renewable.

The Department of Comparative Human Development (CHD) at the University of Chicago is an interdisciplinary department whose faculty includes anthropologists, biologists, linguists, psychologists, sociologists, and methodologists whose theories and methods cross individual social science disciplines. Research in the department explores the social, cultural, psychological, and biological processes of change that vary across time, across individuals, across societies and cultures, and across species. Please see our website, https://humdev.uchicago.edu. 

During the academic year the Lecturer will teach one course: B.A. Honors Seminar, in Spring 2024, to Comparative Human Development 3rd year undergraduate students in data analysis and thesis writing.  In addition to teaching, the Lecturer will closely mentor the 4th year students who are finishing their Honors B.A. paper and help them prepare for their papers presentation at the end of year conference.

The Lecturer will also serve as preceptor to the CHD undergraduate major in the College by being the point of contact to the undergraduate students in the CHD undergraduate program.  The preceptor's duties would be:

●      hold weekly office hours to advise CHD majors

●      Assist the Director of Undergraduate Studies in determining and confirming that all CHD majors have completed their program requirements

●      Hold departmental open house sessions

The position also offers opportunities to participate in the intellectual life of the Department and the University.

Applicants must have a PhD in a social science such as anthropology, sociology, or psychology and experience working in an interdisciplinary field. Prior teaching and advising experience in one of these disciplines or a related field is required.

The following materials must be submitted through Interfolio at http://apply.interfolio.com/130973: 1) a cover letter, outlining the applicant's prior training experience in political science, psychology, or sociology, their prior teaching or mentoring experience, and their suggested course offerings; 2) a curriculum vitae; 3) an article-length writing sample; 4) three professional references; 5) at least one course syllabus in which the candidate has taught; and 6) course evaluations or other evidence of past excellence in teaching or mentoring.

Review of applications will begin on September 30, 2023 and will continue until the position is filled or the search is closed. This position will be part of the Service Employees International Union.

All University departments and institutes are charged with building a faculty from a diversity of backgrounds and with diverse viewpoints; with cultivating an inclusive community that values freedom of expression; and with welcoming and supporting all their members.

We seek a diverse pool of applicants who wish to join an academic community that places the highest value on rigorous inquiry and encourages diverse perspectives, experiences, groups of individuals, and ideas to inform and stimulate intellectual challenge, engagement, and exchange. The University's Statements on Diversity are at https://provost.uchicago.edu/statements-diversity.

The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/Disabled/Veterans Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, protected 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 equalopportunity@uchicago.edu with their request.

All University departments and institutes are charged with building a faculty from a diversity of backgrounds and with diverse viewpoints; with cultivating an inclusive community that values freedom of expression; and with welcoming and supporting all their members.

We seek a diverse pool of applicants who wish to join an academic community that places the highest value on rigorous inquiry and encourages diverse perspectives, experiences, groups of individuals, and ideas to inform and stimulate intellectual challenge, engagement, and exchange. The University's Statements on Diversity are at https://provost.uchicago.edu/statements-diversity.

The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/Disabled/Veterans Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, 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 equalopportunity@uchicago.edu with their request.

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