Part-Time Lecturer in Science Communication & Public Discourse na The University of Chicago

The Parrhesia Program for Public Thought & Discourse invites applications for part-time Lecturers to teach in its Minor for Science Communication & Public Discourse. Further information can be found on the Parrhesia Program’s website: https://parrhesia.uchicago.edu/scpd

The selected candidate will have part-time teaching opportunities in the Minor for Science Communication of the Parrhesia Program for Public Thought & Discourse. Responsibilities include preparing and teaching seminar-style courses, holding regularly scheduled office hours, and the preparation and grading of assignments, inclusive of providing written feedback on student work. Depending on the curricular needs of the Program, 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 2025-26 will be at least $8,883. This position is not benefits eligible.

A Ph.D. in a humanistic or social sciences discipline is required and a minimum of one year of experience teaching at the university or four-year college level is required.

Applicants must upload a current curriculum vitae; a cover letter that addresses professional and teaching experience, discusses approaches to pedagogy; the names and contact information of three references whose recommendation letters may be solicited. Optionally, course evaluations (if available) may be uploaded.

The materials listed above must be submitted through the University of Chicago’s Academic Recruitment site at the following link: apply.interfolio.com/177244. Applicants may 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, 2026.

This position is contingent upon budgetary approval.  Only complete applications will be considered. For more information about this position, please contact Peggy Mason, Faculty Director of the Science Communication & Public Discourse Minor ([email protected]).