Instructional Professors (Open Rank) in Quantum Engineering

Instructional Professors (Open Rank) in Quantum Engineering . The University of Chicago: Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering . Location: Chicago, IL, Hyde Park Campus .

Salary

Assistant Instructional Professor: $100,000 - $115,000; Associate Instructional Professor: $115,000 - $130,000, Instructional Professor: $130,000 - $145,000 .

Description

The Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering at the University of Chicago invites applications for teaching positions as Instructional Professor (open rank) to support our undergraduate, masters, and doctoral educational programs. The selected candidates will be appointed at the rank of Assistant Instructional Professor, Associate Instructional Professor, or Instructional Professor, depending on qualifications. Appointments will be for a term of up to five years, renewable with the possibility for promotion. This is a nine-month, career-track position with potential progression, competitive salary, and benefits.

The positions are expected to start academic year 2026-2027. In addition to teaching (an average teaching load is 2 courses per quarter in the fall, winter, and spring quarters), candidates will also be expected to keep regular office hours, contribute to non-classroom instructional or service duties and ongoing professional development. More generally, appointees will be expected to work with PME faculty, leadership, and staff to support its undergraduate and graduate programs. This support would include activities such as: designing and teaching new courses, teaching existing courses, academic advising of students, advising of undergraduate student Capstone teams, curricular development, and the development and delivery of other workshops and programs to support the PME.

Appointees will be responsible for advising students in the Master of Engineering degree program and serving on the admissions committee. The terms and conditions of employment for these positions are covered by a collective bargaining agreement between the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) and the University. .

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Completion of all requirements for a PhD in Molecular Engineering, Physics, Engineering or related field by the start of appointment.

Preferred Qualifications

At least one year of college-level teaching experience, either as an instructor of record or as a teaching assistant. Training, credentials, or experience in teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in quantum science and/or engineering. . Application instructions: Candidates should apply online through the University of Chicago's Interfolio website: https://apply.interfolio.com/197382 . The following materials are required: Cover letter; Curriculum vitae, including teaching experience and publications; Syllabi of courses previously taught and/or designed, or sample syllabi of proposed courses; A teaching statement (up to 3 pages) describing your teaching philosophy, instructional methods, commitment to student learning, mentoring experience, and future teaching goals; Additional evidence of pedagogical accomplishment and promise, such as, but not limited to: a teaching portfolio, recent course evaluations, third-party observations of the applicant’s teaching, or other relevant assessments; and Three confidential letters of reference requested via Interfolio, at least two of which must address the candidate's teaching ability.

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 the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook . Please contact Daphne Gavins at [email protected] with any questions.