Lecturer in Language

University of Chicago

Institution: University of Chicago
Department: Digital Studies of Language, Culture, and History
Academic Year: 2025–26

Description

Digital Studies of Language, Culture, and History at the University of Chicago invites applications for part-time Lecturers during the 2025–26 academic year.

The selected candidate will have part-time teaching opportunities for courses that:

  • Count toward the Master of Arts in Digital Studies of Language, Culture, and History

  • Can be applied to the Digital Studies minor for undergraduates in the College

  • Can be applied to the Digital Studies certificate for PhD students

Possible courses include, but are not limited to:

  • Programming

  • Statistics

  • Data management

  • Data publication

  • Use of large language models in the Humanities and qualitative Social Sciences

Responsibilities include:

  • Preparing and teaching lecture- and/or workshop-style courses

  • Holding regularly scheduled office hours

  • Preparing and grading assignments and testing materials

Depending on curricular needs, the successful candidate may teach between one and four courses per academic year.

Salary Range or Pay Grade:

  • Terms and conditions are covered by a collective bargaining agreement between the University and the Service Employees International Union (SEIU).

  • The per-course salary for 2025–26 will be at least $8,883.

  • This position is not benefits eligible.

Qualifications

  • Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree or equivalent; a PhD is preferred.

  • Professional experience in a related field and/or at least one year of teaching experience at the university or post-secondary level is required.

  • Expertise in web publication and demonstrated proficiency across programming languages is preferred.

Application Instructions

Applicants must upload the following materials to the University of Chicago’s recruitment website: apply.interfolio.com/177845

Review of applications will begin on December 17, 2025, and continue on a rolling basis. Applicants with appropriate academic training and experience will be contacted if a teaching opportunity becomes available. This posting will expire on March 31, 2026.

Required application materials:

  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)

  • Cover letter addressing professional and teaching experience

Optional materials:

  • Sample syllabus, if available

  • Course evaluations, if available

Only complete applications will be considered. Additional materials may be requested following initial review.

Questions: Direct inquiries to the Digital Studies faculty director, Helma Dik, at helmadik@uchicago.edu.

Additional Information

  • The position is contingent upon budgetary approval.

  • The University of Chicago uses Interfolio's Faculty Search for applications. Applicants receive a free Dossier account to submit materials, including confidential letters of recommendation.

  • For assistance with Interfolio, visit their help and support section or contact help@interfolio.com or call (877) 997-8807.

  • Terms and conditions of employment are covered by the collective bargaining agreement between the University and SEIU.

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