Job Information
The University of Chicago Lecturer, Graham School - 142165-3800 in Chicago, Illinois
This job was posted by https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov : For more information, please see: https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/12377251 Description
The Graham School of Continuing Liberal Arts Education is currently seeking qualified applicants for a part-time position to teach in our Master of Liberal Arts program. Current University faculty and staff, as well as professionals working in relevant positions outside of the University, are eligible to apply. Courses are held online or in person at our Chicago campus. The program currently operates on a quarterly schedule with classes held weekly, 8 to 10 weeks of instruction per quarter.
Responsibilities
- Develop syllabus including weekly class schedule, discussion topics, learning objectives, reading assignments, and assessment plans using grading rubrics.
- Develop Canvas Learning Management System course site.
- Develop and deliver in-class content (lectures, activities, breakout group work).
- Develop asynchronous content which supplements the in-class learning experience (recorded lectures, discussion board content, project, and research work).
- Grade assignments and return comments and grades to students in timely manner.
- Attend all weekly in-person and/or remote synchronous sessions.
- Attend instructor meetings coordinated and hosted by program staff.
- Work with the program director and other program instructors to ensure consistency across class sections and participate in curriculum reviews.
- Supplemental asynchronous content and remote synchronous instruction methods must be developed and planned in conjunction with Graham School online instructional design and/or teaching and learning teams and approved by the program.
- After initial review of applications, candidates may be requested to submit a course proposal.
Qualifications
Qualified applicants must have a graduate-level degree in a relevant field, PhD preferred. Candidates with prior teaching experience and/or relevant practical experience are strongly preferred.
Application Instructions
CV or Resume
Cover Letter (optional)
References upon request