Lecturer for the Mellon Summer Research Training Progrm
The University of Chicago

Chicago, Illinois


Description

The College is accepting applications for a part-time lecturer to teach a summer course for the Mellon Summer Research Training Program's class, "Engaged Scholarship: Foundations for Critical & Social Theory and Practice." One may apply as a single instructor or propose to teach jointly with another. Responsibilities would include teaching a nine-week course that meets on Monday afternoons from 3:00-6:00 PM, from June 10-August 6, 2024. Responsibilities would include:

  • Lecturing once a week.
  • Leading small group discussions.
  • Holding office hours.
  • Maintaining a course Canvas site.
  • Managing online discussion posts.
  • Guiding students in developing a short paper about the critical theory they will deploy in their future research projects.
Applicants must hold Ph.D. candidacy status or a Ph.D. degree in history or a qualitative social science field and demonstrate a well-developed interest in contemporary theories of race, gender, and class. Applicants must also possess at least one year of college-level teaching experience. Applicants are encouraged to demonstrate how they have engaged in the values inspiring the Mellon Foundation's work. Familiarity with the Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellowship and programs like it is a plus.

To apply for this position, applicants must submit their application through the University of Chicago's Interfolio job board at https://apply.interfolio.com/142420 and submit a letter of interest, a current C.V., a teaching statement, an abstract for their current research project (dissertation or book project), a list of two references whom we can contact, and a proposed syllabus for the course.



Get Hired Faster

Subscribe to job alerts and upload your resume!

*By registering with our site, you agree to our
Terms and Privacy Policy.

More Education and Training jobs


University of Denver
Denver, Colorado
$65,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year
Posted about 3 hours ago
University of Denver
Denver, Colorado
$58,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year
Posted about 3 hours ago
University of Denver
Denver, Colorado
Posted about 3 hours ago
View Education and Training jobs ยป

Share diversity job

Lecturer for the Mellon Summer Research Training Progrm is posted on all sites within our Diversity Job Network.


African American Job Search Logo
Hispanic Inclusion Jobs Logo
Asian Job Search Logo
Women Inclusion Jobs Logo
Diversity Inclusion Jobs Logo
Seniors to Work Logo
Black Inclusion Jobs Logo
Veteran Job Center Logo
LGBT Job Search Logo
Asian Inclusion Jobs Logo
Disabled Job Seekers Logo
Senior Inclusion Jobs Logo
Disability Inclusion Jobs Logo
US Diversity Job Search Logo
LGBTQ Inclusion Jobs Logo
Hispanic Job Exchange Logo