Postdoctoral Instructor - Contemporary American Art History | University of Chicago (UC) Job at University of Chicago (UC), Chicago, IL

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  • University of Chicago (UC)
  • Chicago, IL

Job Description

The Department of Art History at the University of Chicago invites applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher at the rank of Instructor. We seek a scholar in contemporary American art history who will further their own research at the University of Chicago while developing teaching experience. Preferred specializations include performance, conceptual practice, and critical theory. The holder of this position 1) is required to be in residence, 2) conducts research in a stated field of concentration under the mentorship of a faculty member, 3) participates in regular colloquia and workshops in the Department, and 4) teaches one to two courses each year. This position is expected to begin July 1, 2025, or as soon as possible thereafter. The initial appointment will be for two years and may be extended for an additional year upon satisfactory review.

Salary Range or Pay Grade:

$61,000-$75,000. This base pay range is for a nine-month academic appointment.

The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the  Benefits Guidebook .

Applicants must have completed all requirements for receipt of the PhD in Art History or a related field prior to the start of the appointment and must have no more than five years of cumulative experience working in a research university following receipt of the PhD.

Please submit the following materials to the University of Chicago?s Academic Recruiting at  no later than 10:59pm Central Time/11:59pm Eastern Time on April 9, 2025.

  • Cover letter describing research and teaching interests, and detailing progress toward completion of PhD if not in hand
  • CV
  • Names and contact information for 3 recommenders

For questions about this position, please contact arthistory@uchicago.edu .

This position is contingent on final budgetary approval.

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 .

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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