Part-Time Lecturer in Art History

Description

During the autumn, winter, and spring quarters of the 2023-24 academic year the Humanities Collegiate Division and the Department of Art History may have part-time teaching opportunities either in the Art-Music-Drama General Education (Core) courses, or in the undergraduate curriculum for majors and minors in Art History and for minors in Architectural Studies.

Further information about the Department of Art History can be found in the University of Chicago’s College Catalog, http://collegecatalog.uchicago.edu/thecollege/arthistory/

Responsibilities will include preparing and teaching courses, holding regularly scheduled office hours, and the preparing and grading of assignments and testing materials.

A Master's degree or equivalent in Art History or a related discipline is required; a Ph.D. is strongly preferred. Depending on the curricular needs of the department, the successful candidate may teach between one and four courses per academic year. In 2023-24, the per-course salary is $7,538. This position is not benefits eligible.

To apply for this position candidates must submit their application through the University of Chicago's Interfolio jobs board at https://apply.interfolio.com/128127

Applicants should upload a current curriculum vitae; a cover letter that addresses professional and teaching experience and discusses approaches to pedagogy, and the names and contact information of three references whose recommendation letters may be solicited. Optionally, course evaluations (if available) may be uploaded.

In the event that a teaching opportunity becomes available, we will contact applicants with the academic training and experience most appropriate for our available classes. This posting will expire on March 31, 2024.

This position will be part of the Service Employees International Union.

This position is contingent upon budgetary approval. Only complete applications will be considered. For further questions about this position, please contact the Department of Art History, arthistory@uchicago.edu

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