Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Theater, Design, or a related discipline; a master’s degree or Ph.D. is strongly preferred. Applicants must have a minimum of three years of professional experience.

Applications must include:

• Current CV
• Cover letter that addresses professional and teaching experience
• Sample syllabi
• The names and contact information of three references whose recommendation letters may be solicited

Optional materials:

• Course evaluations, if available
  
  

The materials listed above must be submitted through the University of Chicago’s Academic Recruitment site at the following link: apply.interfolio.com/186728. Applicants may be asked to provide additional materials following initial review.

In the event that a teaching opportunity becomes available, we will contact applicants with the academic training and experience most appropriate for our available classes. This posting will expire on March 31, 2027. This position is contingent upon budgetary approval. Only complete applications will be considered. For more information about this position, please contact Vicki Walden, Theater & Performance Studies, vwalden@uchicago.edu.

The Theater and Performance Studies program at the University of Chicago invites applications for part-time Lecturers.

The selected candidate will have part-time teaching opportunities in the Theater and Performance Studies program, in the area of Sound Design. Responsibilities include preparing and teaching seminar- or workshop-style courses, holding regularly scheduled office hours, and preparing and grading of assignments and testing materials. Depending on the curricular needs of the program, the successful candidate may teach between one and two courses per academic year.

The terms and conditions of employment for this position are covered by a collective bargaining agreement between the University and Service Employees International Union. The per-course salary for academic year 2026-27 will be at least $9,193. This position is not benefits eligible.

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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