Assistant Instructional Professor, Department of the Geophysical Sciences

European Geosciences Union e.V.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 78,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Chicago is seeking an Assistant Instructional Professor in the Department of the Geophysical Sciences. The position is a career-track role focusing on teaching various Earth and Environmental Sciences courses, with potential progression and competitive salary. Applications are invited until the position is filled, with expected start dates as early as September 2025.

Qualifications

• PhD degree required prior to appointment.
• Qualifications to teach courses in subjects like Global Warming, Natural Hazards.
• Experience in data science applications is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Teach up to six courses per year.
• Contribute to departmental programs of instruction.
• Engage in ongoing professional development.

Skills

Teaching

Curriculum development

Professional development

Data science applications

Education

PhD in Earth or Environmental Sciences

Job description

Assistant Instructional Professor, Department of the Geophysical Sciences

Employer

The University of Chicago

Location

Chicago, IL, United States of America

Sector

Type

Full time

Level

Experienced

$78,000 - $100,000: This base pay range is for a nine-month academic appointment. Individuals may be eligible for additional summer work for additional pay.

Preferred education

PhD

Open until the position is filled

Posted

Description

The Department of the Geophysical Sciences at the University of Chicago invites applications for a teaching position at the rank of Assistant Instructional Professor. Appointments at this rank are for a term of up to three years with the possibility of renewal. This is a career-track position with potential progression and competitive salary and benefits. Expected start date is September 1, 2025 or later.

Position responsibilities include teaching up to six courses per year, contributions to the effective functioning of departmental programs of instruction, and ongoing professional development.

The terms and conditions of employment for this position are covered by a collective bargaining agreement between the Service Employees International Union ( SEIU ) and the University.

Completion of a Ph.D. degree in Earth or Environmental Sciences or a closely related field is required prior to the start of appointment.

Preferred qualifications:

Qualifications to teach courses in one or more of the following areas, which are example general education courses offered by the Department:
· Global Warming: Understanding the Forecast
· Earth as a Planet: Exploring Our Place in the Universe
· Origin and Evolution of the Solar System and the Earth
· Natural Hazards
· Environmental History of the Earth

Qualification to teach environmental science including data science applications is also desirable.

Review of applications will begin July 16, 2025, and will continue until the position is filled.

A complete application consists of:
· A cover letter;
· A curriculum vitae, including a history of courses taught;
· Syllabi of courses previously taught and/or designed, or sample syllabi of proposed courses;
· A teaching statement;
· Three letters of reference addressing teaching ability;
· Optional: recent course evaluations.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, shared ancestry, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University’s Notice of Nondiscrimination: https://www.uchicago.edu/non-discrimination

Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-834-3988 or email [e-mail] with their request.