Instructional Professor of Sociology in MAPSS (Open Rank)
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Job Location:
Chicago, IL - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
9 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
TheUniversity of ChicagoDivision of the Social Sciencesinvites applications for appointment as Instructional Professor (IP)at the rank of Assistant Associate or Full Professor with a specialization in Sociology in the Master of Arts Program in the Social Sciences ().We inviteapplications fromcandidates across the full range of fields within the discipline. Areas of expertise that are of particular interest to MAPSS include quantitative methods qualitative methods and identity.
This is a full-time career track teaching and advising position that involves designing graduate seminars mentoring students on research projects and helping a diverse rangeof students navigate graduate school. The initial three-year appointment will begin in Academic Year 2026-27and is renewable with opportunity for rank and compensation (including a generous package of fringe benefits) are dependent upon qualifications.
MAPSS is a one-year program providing students with a foundation in graduate-level interdisciplinarysocial science research. Students concentrate inpsychology anthropology history political science sociology or in interdisciplinary researchand conduct research projects under the supervision of UChicago faculty or MAPSS talented students from a wide array of backgrounds experiences and trajectories. Some go on to doctoral study after MAPSS but most use the degree to advance their careers with the help of an in-house Career Services team.
IP at UChicago teach up to 6 courses per MAPSS IP have an annual teaching load of 4 courses in addition to substantial mentoring and service responsibilities. Their courses includeone 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 involves advising students on quarterly course selection and independent research projects supervising capstone projects serving as second readers on student theses and providing broad academic and professional guidance to a cohort of masters students in 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 co-curricular academic programming. They hire and manage teaching assistants participate in staff meetings and contribute to program operations including participating in the student academic conference or serving on decision-making 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 Sociology 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.
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