Online History Instructor: West Asia & North Africa

University of Chicago; United States; Remote; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The Institute for the Study of Ancient Cultures (ISAC) at the University of Chicago is seeking a temporary instructor to teach an online, non-degree continuing education class on the history of West Asia and North Africa (including the Islamic period). Courses are designed for lifelong learners and structured at undergraduate/graduate levels.

Responsibilities include delivering lectures, developing a syllabus, posting readings on CANVAS, and recording sessions so remote students can access the

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in a relevant discipline required.
• Advanced degree (PhD) preferred.
• Experience delivering engaging lectures to adult learners in a live/virtual format.
• Experience using Zoom or similar platforms for live instruction and Canvas for materials.

Responsibilities

• Teach one 8-week online class on West Asia/North Africa, starting Oct 1, 2026, Jan 4, 2027, or Mar 15, 2027.
• Meet with students via Zoom for two hours per week during the 8-week session.
• Deliver class lectures with PowerPoint suitable for undergrad/grad level.
• Develop syllabus and post readings/materials on CANVAS.
• Record sessions so remote students can access material.
• Provide adult learners with foundational understanding by course end.

Skills

Adult instruction

Public speaking

Online teaching

Lecture delivery

Zoom

Education

Master’s Degree in a relevant discipline

PhD preferred

Tools

Zoom

Canvas

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Google Workspace

Job description

The Institute for the Study of Ancient Cultures (ISAC) at the University of Chicago is seeking a temporary instructor to teach an online, non-degree continuing education class on the history of West Asia and North Africa (including the Islamic period). Courses are designed for lifelong learners and structured at undergraduate/graduate levels.

Responsibilities include delivering lectures, developing a syllabus, posting readings on CANVAS, and recording sessions so remote students can access the