Senior Instructional Professor in CIR - 151461-3800 - The University of Chicago
Chicago, IL
About the Job
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The Division of the Social Sciences at the University of Chicago invites
applications for one or more positions as Senior Instructional Professor
(SIP) in the Committee on International Relations (CIR). This is a
full-time, career track teaching position. The initial will be between
three and five years, depending on rank, and will begin in Academic Year
2024-5 and is renewable with opportunity for promotion. Appointments at
the Assistant, Associate, and Full Senior Instructional Professor rank
will be considered.
The University of Chicago's CIR is a one-year MA program that trains
students in the theory and methods in the study international politics.
CIR is a top 15 ranked Master's program, according to Foreign Policy
magazine. Founded in 1928, it is the country's oldest MA program in
International Relations. CIR's curriculum is organized around core
courses in international security, international political economy, and
global governance. Students also have access to a vast array of graduate
courses offered by the faculty in all University of Chicago departments.
Each MA student writes an original, research-intensive thesis. Overall,
the program is characterized by a strong focus on academic research and
intellectual collaboration across disciplines. The program trains MA
students for research-oriented positions in academia, industry,
government, consulting, and a variety of think tanks. Graduates have
entered top Ph.D. programs and taken prestigious non-academic
professional roles.
This is a leadership position. The appointee will also hold the title of
Assistant or Associate Director of CIR.
The SIP will annually teach up to four courses. These may include 2-3
courses in the current CIR core curriculum (International Security and
Order, International Political Economy, or Global Governance, Rights,
and Norms) or a new addition to the core curriculum. These may also
include 1-2 electives on more specialized topics in international
relations in any of our five field specializations: (1) International
Security, Conflict Studies, and Contentious Politics; (2) International
Political Economy and Development; (3) Comparative Studies in
Institutions and Identity;
(4) Human Rights, the Environment, and International Law; and (5)
Research Methods in the Social Sciences. The SIP will also oversee a
limited number of MA theses (approximately 8-10 per year).
In their administrative leadership, the SIP will, in consultation with
the Faculty Director(s) of CIR, provide leadership in vision, planning,
and promotion of CIR within and beyond the University; develop,
implement, and oversee curricular and co-curricular programs to advance
student learning; directly supervise and evaluate other teaching
personnel and manage their reappointments; develop new programming to
assist in the pedagogical training of all CIR instructors; coordinate
all CIR course offerings; serve as the first point of contact for
students with disciplinary concerns and for student well-being; make
recommendations on how best to improve program operations; lead our PhD
application clinic; develop programs to improve post-graduation
placement and track these outcomes; and contribute to admissions, staff
hiring, student recruitment, and alumni engagement. The SIP will be
supervised by CIR's Faculty Director.
This position also includes support for professional development and the
possibility of affiliate status with other academic units, such as the
Department of Political Science.
Qualifications
Candidates must be at least three years post-PhD in prior to the start
date. They must have a demonstrated record designing and teaching
courses at the undergraduate or graduate level as a degreed
professional, demonstrated exp rience in research and practice related
to the field of International Relations, and promise of future
achievement in the performance of all leadership, management,
administrative, and supervisory responsibilities to a high standard of
excellence.
Application Instructions
The following materials must be submitted through Interfolio at URL:
http://apply.interfolio.com/157717 (1) a cover letter which includes
information about the applicant's prior experience with administrative
duties, managing staff, and mentoring students; (2) a curriculum vitae;
(3) a teaching statement describing previous experience in the
classroom, in advising, and suggested course offerings; (4) a research
statement; (5) at least one course syllabus; (6) an article-length
writing sample on a topic of specialty in International Relations; (7)
course evaluations or other evidence of past excellence in teaching or
mentoring; and (8) the names and contact information for three
recommenders.
Review of applications will begin November 23rd and will continue until
the position is filled or the search is close.
information, please see:
https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/12413665 Description
The Division of the Social Sciences at the University of Chicago invites
applications for one or more positions as Senior Instructional Professor
(SIP) in the Committee on International Relations (CIR). This is a
full-time, career track teaching position. The initial will be between
three and five years, depending on rank, and will begin in Academic Year
2024-5 and is renewable with opportunity for promotion. Appointments at
the Assistant, Associate, and Full Senior Instructional Professor rank
will be considered.
The University of Chicago's CIR is a one-year MA program that trains
students in the theory and methods in the study international politics.
CIR is a top 15 ranked Master's program, according to Foreign Policy
magazine. Founded in 1928, it is the country's oldest MA program in
International Relations. CIR's curriculum is organized around core
courses in international security, international political economy, and
global governance. Students also have access to a vast array of graduate
courses offered by the faculty in all University of Chicago departments.
Each MA student writes an original, research-intensive thesis. Overall,
the program is characterized by a strong focus on academic research and
intellectual collaboration across disciplines. The program trains MA
students for research-oriented positions in academia, industry,
government, consulting, and a variety of think tanks. Graduates have
entered top Ph.D. programs and taken prestigious non-academic
professional roles.
This is a leadership position. The appointee will also hold the title of
Assistant or Associate Director of CIR.
The SIP will annually teach up to four courses. These may include 2-3
courses in the current CIR core curriculum (International Security and
Order, International Political Economy, or Global Governance, Rights,
and Norms) or a new addition to the core curriculum. These may also
include 1-2 electives on more specialized topics in international
relations in any of our five field specializations: (1) International
Security, Conflict Studies, and Contentious Politics; (2) International
Political Economy and Development; (3) Comparative Studies in
Institutions and Identity;
(4) Human Rights, the Environment, and International Law; and (5)
Research Methods in the Social Sciences. The SIP will also oversee a
limited number of MA theses (approximately 8-10 per year).
In their administrative leadership, the SIP will, in consultation with
the Faculty Director(s) of CIR, provide leadership in vision, planning,
and promotion of CIR within and beyond the University; develop,
implement, and oversee curricular and co-curricular programs to advance
student learning; directly supervise and evaluate other teaching
personnel and manage their reappointments; develop new programming to
assist in the pedagogical training of all CIR instructors; coordinate
all CIR course offerings; serve as the first point of contact for
students with disciplinary concerns and for student well-being; make
recommendations on how best to improve program operations; lead our PhD
application clinic; develop programs to improve post-graduation
placement and track these outcomes; and contribute to admissions, staff
hiring, student recruitment, and alumni engagement. The SIP will be
supervised by CIR's Faculty Director.
This position also includes support for professional development and the
possibility of affiliate status with other academic units, such as the
Department of Political Science.
Qualifications
Candidates must be at least three years post-PhD in prior to the start
date. They must have a demonstrated record designing and teaching
courses at the undergraduate or graduate level as a degreed
professional, demonstrated exp rience in research and practice related
to the field of International Relations, and promise of future
achievement in the performance of all leadership, management,
administrative, and supervisory responsibilities to a high standard of
excellence.
Application Instructions
The following materials must be submitted through Interfolio at URL:
http://apply.interfolio.com/157717 (1) a cover letter which includes
information about the applicant's prior experience with administrative
duties, managing staff, and mentoring students; (2) a curriculum vitae;
(3) a teaching statement describing previous experience in the
classroom, in advising, and suggested course offerings; (4) a research
statement; (5) at least one course syllabus; (6) an article-length
writing sample on a topic of specialty in International Relations; (7)
course evaluations or other evidence of past excellence in teaching or
mentoring; and (8) the names and contact information for three
recommenders.
Review of applications will begin November 23rd and will continue until
the position is filled or the search is close.
Source : The University of Chicago