The position requires a PhD in History.

Applicants must apply online at the University of Chicago’s Interfolio academic job board at http://apply.inteapply.interfolio.com/185906 .

Applications must include: (1) a cover letter; (2) a CV; (3) three contact references; (4) a teaching statement; (5) a syllabus for a proposed course; and (6) a writing sample of no more than 30 pages in total length.

Review of applications will begin on May 15th and will continue until the position is filled or the search is closed.

The University of Chicago invites applications for appointment as Postdoctoral Researcher at the rank of Instructor in the Department of History. This is a full-time position combining research and teaching responsibilities with a focus on 20th century US History. This is a three-year non-renewable appointment, preferably beginning September 2026. 

The Postdoctoral Researcher will work on independent research under a faculty member’s guidance, conducting advanced, independent, or collaborative research, aiming for high-impact publications of scholarly merit. Simultaneously, they will teach a total of two courses per year, distributed over two quarters. Their teaching responsibilities will primarily serve the Department of History and the Committee on Law, Letters, and Society and will be based on the curricular needs of these two units. There is also an opportunity to teach courses of the candidate’s devising, in consultation with the Department Chair. Applicants who can teach courses on the history of capitalism, law and governance, and political economy are encouraged to apply.

This position is benefits eligible. 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.

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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