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Postdoctoral Researcher at the Rank of Instructor
Department of History, Social Sciences Division
Position Type: Faculty
Salary Range: 65,000
Chicago
Apr 23, 2025 – May 4, 2025
Description
The University of Chicago invites applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher at the rank of Instructor in the Department of History, with a focus on the history and culture of the Roman Republican and early Imperial periods. This is a position combining research and teaching responsibilities. This is a three-year non-renewable appointment, preferably beginning September 2025. The position requires a PhD in History or a related field and demonstrated commitment to undergraduate teaching.
The successful candidate will teach a total of three courses per year, distributed over three quarters. Their teaching responsibilities will primarily serve the Department of History’s undergraduate sequence in the Ancient Mediterranean World, and potentially the Classics Department’s undergraduate sequence on Greek and Roman Texts, Traditions and Transformations. Remaining courses will be of the candidate’s devising, in consultation with the Department Chair.
Applicants must apply online at the University of Chicago’s Interfolio academic job board athttp://apply.interfolio.com/166850. Applicants are required to submit: (1) a cover letter; (2) a CV; (3) contact information for three references; (4) a teaching statement; (5) a syllabus for a proposed course; and (6) a writing sample of no more than 30 pages in total length.
Review of applications will begin on May 4 and continue until the position is filled or the search is closed.
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.
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