Part-time Lecturer

Description

The Harris School of Public Policy at the University of Chicago invites applications for part-time lecturer positions for the 2025-2026 academic year to teach in our programs. We seek excellent teachers and experienced practitioners to teach in a variety of policy-related areas that enrich the Harris School’s already robust curriculum. Candidates must have at least a tentative idea for a course or seminar to be offered, as well as expertise and experience directly relevant to the course or seminar being proposed.

Qualified candidates must have a graduate level degree and/or professional experience in the relevant field; a PhD is preferred. Candidates must have relevant or policy-related experience; prior experience teaching students is strongly preferred.

 

We will review applications on an on-going basis throughout the year, beginning on September 18, 2025, but will stop accepting applications for the 2025-2026 academic year on April 1, 2026. Each candidate must submit a curriculum vitae or resume and a course proposal.

 

Optionally, prior teaching course evaluations and other materials relevant to your candidacy may be included. Interested candidates must submit their application through the University of Chicago’s Interfolio job boards at: apply.interfolio.com/170519

 

The terms and conditions of employment for this position are covered by a collective bargaining agreement between the University and Service Employees International Union. The per-course salary for academic year 2025-2026 will range from $8,883 - $12,000.

 

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, shared ancestry, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination.

Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-834-3988 or email equalopportunity@uchicago.edu with their request.