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The Division of the Social Sciences at the University of Chicago invites
applications for appointment as Instructional Professor (IP), with a
specialization in Psychology, in the Master of Arts Program in the
Social Sciences (https://mapss.uchicago.edu). We invite applications
from candidates across the full range of fields within the discipline.
We are particularly interested in candidates with the training and
experience to teach and advise students in experimental and/or
quantitative methods.
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 range of students navigate graduate
school. The initial three-year appointment will begin in Academic Year
2025-26 and is renewable with opportunity for promotion. Appointment at
rank of Assistant, Associate, or full Instructional Professor will be
considered based on the candidate's experience.
MAPSS is a one-year program providing students with a foundation in
graduate-level interdisciplinary social science research. Students
concentrate in psychology, economics, anthropology, history, political
science, sociology, or in interdisciplinary research, and conduct
original research projects under the supervision of UChicago faculty.
MAPSS recruits talented students from a wide array of backgrounds,
experiences, and trajectories. Some go on to doctoral study after MAPSS,
while others 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 year. In MAPSS, IP have an
annual teaching load of 4 courses, in addition to substantial mentoring
and service responsibilities. Their courses include one 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
entails advising students on their independent research projects and
quarterly course selection, serving as first and second readers on
student theses, and providing broad academic and professional guidance
to a cohort of master's 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 and contribute to
program operations, participate in staff meetings and pedagogy
workshops, participate in the student academic conference or 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.
Qualifications
Applicants must have a PhD in Psychology 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.
Application Instructions
The following materials must be submitted through Interfolio at
http://apply.interfolio.com/160271: 1) a cover letter, outlining the
applicant's prior training and research experience, their prior
teaching and/or mentoring experience, and their suggested course
offerings; 2) a curriculum vitae; 3) a doctoral transcript (unofficial
is acceptable); 4) an article-length wri ing sample; 5) at least one
course syllabus designed by the candidate; 6) course evaluations or
other evidence of past experience teaching or mentoring; 7) a teaching
statement; and 8) three letters of recommendation.
Review of applications will begin on March 1, 2025, and will continue
until the position is filled or the search is closed.
This position will be part of the Service Employees International Union.