Instructional Professor (Open Rank) in Global Studies

Instructional Professor (Open Rank) in Global Studies . The University of Chicago: The College: Social Sciences Collegiate Division . Chicago, IL . The Social Sciences Collegiate Division at the University of Chicago invites applications for an open-rank Instructional Professor position in the undergraduate Global Studies program.

This is a full-time, career-track teaching position. The initial appointment term will be from two to five years, depending on rank, and renewable with opportunity for promotion within the Instructional Professor track based on performance review and College recommendation. The expected start date is negotiable between March 1 and September 1, 2027. Global Studies is an interdisciplinary, undergraduate program focused on fostering a critical understanding of global institutions, structures, networks, and flows and preparing students for a wide range of internationally focused careers.

The Instructional Professor will teach up to six quarter-length courses each academic year on themes central to the Global Studies curriculum, including the core Global Studies sequence and/or BA thesis seminar, as well as methods or topics courses in the interdisciplinary social sciences. The appointee will also provide administrative support for the undergraduate curriculum, programming, and events and academic advising for Global Studies majors, including linking students to relevant research, fellowship, and internship opportunities. This base pay range of $75,676–$100,000 is dependent on rank (assistant, associate, or full) for a nine-month academic appointment paid over twelve months. The position includes support for professional development and may also offer a relocation allowance for qualifying expenses.

The terms and conditions of this position are described in the collective bargaining agreement between the University of Chicago and the Service Employees International Union. This position is benefits-eligible. The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook . .

Applicants must have a Ph.D. from a relevant field in hand by the start of the appointment. We are open to all interdisciplinary scholars from the social sciences but will especially welcome applicants with expertise in global institutions, global history, or science and technology. Skill in teaching archival or digital methods is also a plus, as is specialization in East Asia, Africa, or Latin America. . To apply for this position, you must submit a complete application through the University of Chicago‘ s Interfolio website: apply.interfolio.com/191567.

Complete applications include the following: Cover letter describing your interest in the position, teaching experience in global-focused methods and topics, and academic background Curriculum vitae Teaching statement Evidence of teaching effectiveness (e.g., course evaluations, performance review, or other relevant assessments) Syllabi of courses taught Confidential letters of recommendation from three references A brief (chapter or article-length) sample of the applicant's academic work Review of applications will begin on October 5 , 2026 , and continue until the position is filled or the search is closed. . $75,676 - $100,000, depending on rank