Instructional Professor of Political Science in MAPSS; University of Chicago

Position description

Assistant Instructional Professor: $75,676-$81,729;
Associate Instructional Professor: $81,730-$88,459;
Instructional Professor: $88,460-$96,000

Description The University of Chicago Division of the Social Sciences invites applications for appointment as Instructional Professor (IP) at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor, with a specialization in Political Science, in the Master of Arts Program in the Social Sciences ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).). We invite applications from candidates across the full range of fields within the discipline. Areas of expertise that are of particular interest to MAPSS include quantitative methods, qualitative methods, and identity.

This is a full-time, career track teaching and advising position that involves designing graduate seminars, mentoring students on research projects, and helping a diverse range of students navigate graduate school. The initial three-year appointment will begin in Academic Year 2026-27 and is renewable with opportunity for promotion. Academic rank and compensation (including a generous package of fringe benefits) are dependent upon qualifications.

MAPSS is a one-year program providing students with a foundation in graduate-level interdisciplinary social science research. Students concentrate in psychology, anthropology, history, political science, sociology, or in interdisciplinary research, and conduct research projects under the supervision of UChicago faculty or MAPSS IPs. MAPSS recruits talented students from a wide array of backgrounds, experiences, and trajectories. Some go on to doctoral study after MAPSS, but most use the degree to advance their careers with the help of an in-house Career Services team.

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