Part-Time Lecturer - Art History at The University of Chicago in Chicago, Illinois

Job Description:

Description



The Department of Art History at the University of Chicago invites applications for part-time Lecturers to teach during the 2024-25 academic year.


The selected candidate will have part-time teaching opportunities in Art History and/or Architectural Studies. Responsibilities include preparing and teaching courses, holding regularly scheduled office hours, and preparing and grading of assignments and testing materials. Depending on the curricular needs of the department, the successful candidate may teach between one and four courses per academic year.


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 2024-25 will be at least $7,538. This position is not benefits eligible.



Qualifications



Applicants must hold a Master's degree or equivalent in Art History or a related discipline; a Ph.D. is strongly preferred. Prior experience teaching art history at the college level is preferred.



Application Instructions



Applications must include:

• 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.

Optional Materials:

• course evaluations, if available

The materials listed above must be submitted through the University of Chicago's Academic Recruitment site at the following link: http://apply.interfolio.com/143702. Review of applications will begin on April 8, 2024 and will continue until positions are filled or the posting is closed. Applicants may be asked to provide additional materials following initial review.


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 position is contingent upon budgetary approval. Only complete applications will be considered. For more information on the Department of Art History, please visit arthistory.uchicago.edu. For further questions about this position, please contact the Department of Art History at arthistory@uchicago.edu Apply Now