Part-Time Lecturer in Chicago Studies
The University of Chicago

Description

The Social Sciences and New Collegiate Divisions at the University of Chicago are now accepting applications for a part-time, non-benefits-eligible Lecturer to teach one course as part an immersive quarter on "The Calumet: The Power of Place" in spring of 2026. The quarter will focus on the Calumet region, extending from Chicago's south side along Lake Michigan into Indiana and Michigan, and explore the relationship between its natural and social environments. Responsibilities include preparing and teaching one seminar-style course, holding regularly scheduled office hours, preparing and grading assignments, and attending staff meetings. Courses in the Calumet Quarter will also utilize weekly excursions, guest speakers, engagement with civic groups and community leaders, and fieldwork to enrich class readings and assignments. For more information about the Calumet Quarter and Chicago Studies, see the College's online catalog:
http://collegecatalog.uchicago.edu/thecollege/chicagostudies/.

The terms and conditions of employment for this position are covered by a collective bargaining agreement between the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) and the University.

Qualifications

Applicants must have a doctoral degree in an area relevant to ecology, conservation, or environmental studies and experience in environmental education and/or public programming. Practical experience in environmental advocacy in the Chicago area is preferred.

Application Instructions

To be considered for the position, you must submit your application through the University of Chicago's Interfolio website: apply.interfolio.com/178440 and upload:

• A cover letter
• An up-to-date Curriculum Vitae or resume
• A teaching statement
• Syllabi of courses previously taught and/or designed by the candidate or sample syllabus of a proposed course
• Additional evidence of pedagogical accomplishment and promise: e.g. a teaching portfolio, recent course evaluations, third-party observations of the applicant's teaching if available, or other relevant assessments

Review of applications will begin on January 5, 2026, and continue until the position is filled or the search is closed.

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