Assistant Instructional Professor, Associate Director of Undergraduate Religious Studies Program and Religion Core Sequence

Description

 

The Divinity School at the University of Chicago is now accepting applications for an Assistant Instructional Professor who will also serve as Associate Director of the Undergraduate Religious Studies Program and Religion Core Sequence. This is a full-time, renewable appointment, with an initial term of up to three years, beginning September 1, 2025 or sometime thereafter. The position is year-round: teaching will be scheduled during the academic year, but all other responsibilities will continue throughout the calendar year. The terms and conditions of employment for this position are covered by a collective bargaining agreement between the University and the Service Employees International Union.

 

The Assistant Instructional Professor will teach an annual load of up to four courses during the regular academic year, decided in consultation with the Dean, the Director of Undergraduate Studies, and the Chair of the Religion Core; four courses is the typical load.   The Assistant Instructional Professor will help support and develop both the Undergraduate Religious Studies Program and the Religion Core Sequence.  The Assistant Instructional Professor will work with the Director of Undergraduate Studies (DUS) with management of the Undergraduate Religious Studies Program, including course development, holding responsibility for all programming related to Undergraduate Religious Studies, and advising students on their RLST Major/Minor courses of study. The Assistant Instructional Professor will work with the DUS and the BA preceptor on BA thesis research and writing processes. The Assistant Instructional Professor will work with the Chair of the Core, including overseeing regular meetings throughout the year for all Core instructors. The Assistant Instructional Professor will place Teaching Fellows in Core sections. The Assistant Instructional Professor will serve as a member of the Teaching Fellows Selection Committee and the Undergraduate Studies Committee, and may be assigned to other committees, as needed. The Assistant Instructional Professor may be assigned to other administrative work.

 

Salary Range

$73,117-$81,600 per year

 

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.

 

Qualifications

 

The position requires the PhD degree. The successful candidate will have a relevant teaching experience at the undergraduate level; excellent written and oral communication skills; the ability to work collaboratively to maintain and develop the UG program and the Core sequence; the ability to cultivate positive working relationships with students, staff, faculty, and campus partners; excellent organizational skills, problem solving skills, and attention to detail; ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously, set priorities, and meet deadlines; ability to work independently and as part of a team.

 

Application Instructions

 

To apply for this position candidates must submit their application through the University of Chicago’s Interfolio jobs board at apply.interfolio.com/170072 and upload the following:

1. A C.V. or resume
2. A cover letter that addresses professional and teaching experience
3. A teaching statement
4. Syllabi of courses previously taught and/or designed by the candidate
5. Evidence of teaching effectiveness, such as teaching evaluations (not older than three years) or performance reviews
6. Names and contact information for three references whose letters may be solicited by the Divinity School

 

All materials from each applicant must be received by 10:59 PM Central Time/11:59 PM Eastern Time on July 13, 2025. Only complete applications will be considered. Applicants may be asked to provide additional materials following initial review.

 

If you have any questions, contact Sara Bigger at sfbigger@uchicago.edu.  

 

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.

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