The MA Program in Computational Social Science at the University of Chicago invites applications for a part-time, non-benefits eligible Lecturer to teach one course in the Master of Arts in Computational Social Science (https://macss.uchicago.edu/). This position will start as early as Fall 2024.

The Lecturer will teach one course oriented toward master?s students interested in pursuing computationally oriented research careers in academia, government, advocacy, and multinational firms. The Lecturer?s course should add substantively to the existing curriculum. Of particular interest are courses focused on professional applications with a computational and applied focus dealing with real-world data.

This position will be part of the SEIU bargaining unit.

To be eligible, candidates must have a PhD in Anthropology, Sociology, Political Science, or a related field.

Applicants must apply through the University of Chicago?s Interfolio website at: http://apply.interfolio.com/151961. Applications must include the following materials: 1) a cover letter; 2) a current curriculum vitae; 3) a teaching statement; 4) syllabi for at least two proposed courses; 5) two letters of reference.

The review of applications will begin on 9/12/2024 and will continue until the position is filled or the search is closed.

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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