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The University of Chicago Part-Time Lecturer in Russian and East European Studies - 149814-3800 in Chicago, Illinois
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The Humanities Collegiate Division and the Department of Slavic Languages & Literatures at the University of Chicago invites applications for part-time Lecturers during the 2024-25 academic year.
The selected candidate will have part-time teaching opportunities in various courses of the Russian and East European Studies curriculum. Responsibilities include preparing and teaching seminar-style culture courses with a highly interactive discussion element, holding regularly scheduled office hours, and the 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 doctorate or equivalent in Russian and East European Studies or a related field.
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.
- A sample syllabus for a course in Russian and East European Studies.
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: https://apply.interfolio.com/156186. Applicants will 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 posting will expire on March 31, 2025.
This position is contingent upon budgetary approval. Only complete applications will be considered. For more information about this position, please contact Stephan Carver, Department of Slavic Languages & Literatures, spcarver@uchicago.edu.