The Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering at the University of Chicago invites applications for teaching positions as Instructional Professor (open rank) to support our undergraduate, masters, and doctoral educational programs. The selected candidates will be appointed at the rank of Assistant Instructional Professor, Associate Instructional Professor, or Instructional Professor, depending on qualifications. 

Appointments will be for a term of up to five years, renewable with the possibility for promotion. This is a nine-month, career-track position with potential progression, competitive salary, and benefits. The positions are expected to start academic year 2026-2027. 

In addition to teaching (an average teaching load is 2 courses per quarter in the fall, winter, and spring quarters), candidates will also be expected to keep regular office hours, contribute to non-classroom instructional or service duties and ongoing professional development.

More generally, appointees will be expected to work with PME faculty, leadership, and staff to support its undergraduate and graduate programs. This support would include activities such as: designing and teaching new courses, teaching existing courses, academic advising of students, advising of undergraduate student Capstone teams, curricular development, and the development and delivery of other workshops and programs to support the PME. 

Appointees will be responsible for advising students in the Master of Engineering degree program and serving on the admissions committee.  

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

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Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-834-3988 or email equalopportunity@uchicago.edu with their request.

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