Open Rank Instructional Professor, Master of Arts in Computational Social Science
Open Rank Instructional Professor, Master of Arts in Computational Social Science
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The Division of Social Sciences at the University of Chicago invites applications for Instructional Professors (IP) in the MA program in Computational Social Science (MACSS ). This is a fulltime careertrack teaching position. The initial threeyear appointment will begin in Academic Yearand is renewable with opportunity for promotion. Appointment at the rank of Assistant Associate and full Instructional Professor will be considered based on the candidates experience.
The Master of Arts in Computational Social Science (MACSS) is a twoyear interdisciplinary MA program that trains students in the theory and methods of algorithmic cuttingedge computational techniquessuch as deep learning AI complex systems and network science broadly definedto gain social scientific insights (in fields such as political science psychology sociology anthropology and history). Approximately 20% of our graduates go on for a PhD while 80% seek researchoriented positions in industry government consulting and a variety of think tanks.
In MACSS IP have an annual teaching load of four courses in addition to substantial mentoring and service responsibilities. The IP will annually teach four courses including 23 in our MACSS curriculum and 12 computational social science electives some of which may include introductory undergraduate courses for those new to computational social science. Our current course offerings are here: We welcome candidates from the broad research and teaching areas of computational social science computational psychology computational neuroscience information science and data science. Potential areas of focus include but are not limited to sensing machine learning deep learning digital experimentation natural language processing data science statistics and data mining. We especially welcome applications from members of underrepresented groups in computing.
In addition the IP will: advise a group MA students from matriculation through convocation and serve as the second reader on 79 MA theses; serve as the primary reader for an additional 23 MA theses each year; attend and participate in the weekly MACSS workshop; hold weekly office hours; hire and manage teaching assistants; contribute to program admissions staff hiring and student recruitment; attend staff meetings; support students in their applications to doctoral programs; and participate in occasional committee work. The position includes support for professional development.
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.
Applicants must have a PhD in psychology computer science data science information science sociology political science neuroscience or a related discipline. The PhD must be in hand prior to the start date. Prior teaching experience is expected.
Employment Type
Full Time
