Assistant Professor of Literature
University of Chicago
United States

The University of Chicago


DESCRIPTION

Fulfills curricular and advising needs in Fundamentals: Issues and Texts, an undergraduate major that currently serves approximately 70 students in the College. Students in Fundamentals structure their education around an open-ended question of their own design. Students’ approaches are informed by coursework that focuses on single texts (or a set of tightly-grouped texts) taught by faculty in a range of disciplines including—but not limited to—philosophy, literature, political theory, religion, and history.

The Assistant Instructional Professor teaches a range of courses that count towards students’ major requirements, including writing seminars and topics courses; advises students about relevant course offerings across a number of divisions and departments at the University of Chicago; guides students through the milestones in the program; participates, in conjunction with faculty, in the assessment of students’ written work; writes letters of recommendation for students; and assists with the organization of program events, including guest lectures, outings, and special seminars.

The normal teaching load for Instructional Professors at the University of Chicago is 7 courses or an equivalent combination of teaching, advising, and administrative duties. Course assignments and other duties of the Program Coordinator will be determined annually by the Faculty Director of the Fundamentals Program and the Master of the Arts & Humanities Collegiate Division.

This position is benefits-eligible. The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook.


QUALIFICATIONS

PhD in Comparative literature, English literature, philosophy, religion, or a related humanities field and experience in undergraduate advising and working collaboratively with faculty and administrators in a number of disciplinary, geographic and chronological frameworks.


APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Candidates must apply through the University of Chicago’s Interfolio website: apply.interfolio.com/189409.


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