Instructional Professor of Sociology in MAPSS (Open Rank)
Company: The University of Chicago
Location: Chicago
Posted on: April 2, 2026
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Job 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 Sociology, in the Master of Arts Program in the
Social Sciences ( https://mapss.uchicago.edu ). 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. IP at UChicago teach up to 6 courses per year. In
MAPSS, IP have an annual teaching load of 4 courses, in addition to
substantial mentoring and service responsibilities. Their courses
include one section of the MAPSS core social theory course
“Perspectives in Social Science Analysis,” and other courses
oriented toward MA and/or undergraduate students, according to
program need. This often includes a graduate seminar introducing an
important social science research methodology. MAPSS IP perform
substantive roles as preceptors, a position that involves advising
students on quarterly course selection and independent research
projects, supervising capstone projects, serving as second readers
on student theses, and providing broad academic and professional
guidance to a cohort of master’s students in office hours. They
also closely advise students and alumni who are applying to PhD
programs. MAPSS IP fulfill a range of service requirements. They
participate in admissions and recruiting as well as other
co-curricular academic programming. They hire and manage teaching
assistants, participate in staff meetings, and contribute to
program operations, including participating in the student academic
conference or serving on decision-making committees (e.g. student
prizes). The position includes support for professional
development, including funds to attend conferences and workshops,
as well as mentoring from senior members of the MAPSS instructional
team. The position also offers opportunities to participate in the
intellectual life of the University. Applicants must have a PhD in
Sociology or in a related discipline prior to the start date. Prior
teaching in the social sciences is required. Experience mentoring
students on original research projects is preferred.
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