The Social Sciences Division invites applications from current and recent graduate students in the Division for a competitive two-year program designed to enhance pedagogical skills and extend research training.

Candidates should have demonstrated excellence in their original scholarship, as well as in teaching. Successful candidates will be appointed as part-time Lecturers to teach four courses per year at the undergraduate level (a combination of general education "Core" courses and teaching within disciplinary majors that will make a significant contribution to the undergraduate curriculum in their field of study). Fellows must also participate in a structured program of professional development under the joint supervision of the Chicago Center for Teaching (CCT) and their faculty mentor in a relevant Social Sciences Division department. Each Fellow will be provided with work space, library privileges, and access to placement services. Fellows must be in-residence on campus during the three quarters of the academic year. Teaching Fellows positions are part-time in order to allow Fellows time outside of work to pursue research and opportunities for career advancement. The terms and conditions of employment for this position are covered by a collective bargaining agreement between the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) and the University.

Program Eligibility: In order to be eligible for the Teaching Fellows in the Social Sciences program (TFSS) applicants must:

1. have received or be on track to complete and receive the PhD within 7 years of matriculation into a PhD program of the Social Sciences Division, as confirmed by the chair of the department; students who were on pro forma status to undertake 9-12 months of field research and are on track to receive the PhD within 8 years of matriculation as confirmed by the chair of the department are also eligible to apply
2. have matriculated no earlier than Summer 2012 and have completed all requirements for the PhD before the start of Autumn Quarter 2019, but not before Spring Quarter 2018;
3. have matriculated no earlier than Summer 2011 and were in pro forma status for 9-12 months of field research and have complete all requirements for the PhD before the start of Autumn Quarter 2019, but not before Spring Quarter 2018.
4. identify a faculty sponsor who will commit to participate fully as a mentor during the program.