Instructional Professor Political Science - MA Program in the Social Sciences
Instructional Professor Political Science - MA Program in the Social Sciences
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The Division of the Social Sciences at the University of Chicago invites applications for appointment as Instructional Professor (IP) with a specialization in Political Science in the Master of Arts Program in the Social Sciences . We invite applications from candidates across the full range of fields within the discipline. Areas of expertise that are of particular interest to MAPSS include China quantitative methods and migration.
This is a fulltime career track teaching and advising position that involves designing graduate seminars mentoring students on research projects and helping a diverse range of students navigate graduate school. The initial threeyear appointment will begin in the Academic Year 202526 and is renewable with the opportunity for promotion. Appointment at the rank of Assistant Associate or Full Instructional Professor will be considered based on the candidates experience.
MAPSS is a oneyear program providing students with a foundation in graduatelevel interdisciplinary social science research. Students concentrate in psychology economics anthropology history political science sociology or interdisciplinary research and conduct original research projects under the supervision of UChicago faculty. MAPSS recruits talented students from a wide array of backgrounds experiences and trajectories. Some go on to doctoral study after MAPSS while others use the degree to advance their careers with the help of an inhouse Career Services team.
IP at UChicago teach up to 6 courses per year. In MAPSS IP have an annual teaching load of 4 courses in addition to substantial mentoring and service responsibilities. Their courses include one section of the MAPSS core social theory course Perspectives in Social Science Analysis and other courses oriented toward MA and/or undergraduate students according to program need. This often includes a graduate seminar introducing an important social science research methodology.
MAPSS IP perform substantive roles as preceptors a position that entails advising students on their independent research projects and quarterly course selection serving as first and second readers on student theses and providing broad academic and professional guidance to a cohort of masters students during office hours. They also closely advise students and alumni who are applying to PhD programs.
MAPSS IP fulfill a range of service requirements. They participate in admissions and recruiting as well as other cocurricular academic programming. They hire and manage teaching assistants and contribute to program operations participate in staff meetings and pedagogy workshops and participate in the student academic conference or on decisionmaking committees (e.g. student prizes).
The position includes support for professional development including funds to attend conferences and workshops as well as mentoring from senior members of the MAPSS instructional team. The position also offers opportunities to participate in the intellectual life of the University.
Applicants must have a PhD in Political Science or in a related discipline prior to the start date. Prior teaching in the social sciences is required. Experience mentoring students on original research projects is preferred.
Employment Type
Full Time
