Assistant Instructional Professor, Fundamentals Issues & Texts

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 includingbut not limited tophilosophy 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.

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.