Lecturer in Geography

Position Overview

The University of Chicago, Division of the Social Sciences is searching for a Part-Time Lecturer in the Committee on Environment, Geography and Urbanization (CEGU) to teach in the 2027 Winter Quarter. The appointee will teach one section of Global Environmental Change, a CEGU foundations course in environmental science/critical physical geography. The appointee is expected to design their own course syllabus in consultation with CEGU’s Director of Undergraduate Studies. The course will be taught on the Hyde Park Campus, twice a week at a day and time that fits both the lecturer’s and program’s schedule. This is a part time, non-benefits eligible position. The appointment may be renewed depending on funding and programmatic need.

The course considers the genealogy of environmental transformations that shape structural inequalities in society and introduces students to the major elements of earth system science and the study of global land-use change, with particular attention to key theoretical paradigms, methodological approaches, and forms of environmental and spatial data. Instructors for this course will have expertise and teaching experience in environmental or earth science, physical geography, or related fields with attention to socio-environmental relationships.

Based in the Division of Social Sciences at the University of Chicago, the Committee on Environment, Geography and Urbanization (CEGU) is an interdisciplinary platform for critical thinking, advanced research, and innovative pedagogy on the societal and spatial dimensions of climate change, biodiversity loss, and other kinds of environmental transformation. CEGU seeks to investigate and respond to the environmental challenges of our time not only through research and pedagogy on climate change but also by actively centering contemporary planetary environmental emergencies in all aspects of social research and humanistic inquiry. Key fields of research and pedagogy include urban environmental studies and sustainable urbanism; energy histories and geographies; environmental humanities; spatial and environmental media; and environmental policy, design and practice. CEGU houses the undergraduate major and minor, a new MA certificate, and a Ph.D. certificate in Environment, Geography and Urbanization. More about CEGU and the undergraduate major are available at https://cegu.uchicago.edu/undergraduate-studies/.

Qualifications

Prior to the start of employment, qualified applicants must possess:

• A Ph.D. in a field of environmental science, earth science, physical geography, or a related field.

We especially welcome applicants with:

• Experience teaching relevant coursework at the college level is required, and experience developing and teaching foundational curricula and/or electives on environmental themes.
• A broad theoretical and methodological foundation in environmental science, physical geography, land change science, climate science, earth system science, environmental engineering, or a closely related field, with attention to critical perspectives on the historical relationships between environmental transformation and society

Application Instructions

To be considered, applicants must apply through The University of Chicago Academic Recruitment job board, which uses Interfolio to accept applications: apply.interfolio.com/187936

Applicants must upload a CV, Cover Letter, Teaching Statement, Example Syllabi from Previous Courses Taught, and Contact Information for at least 3 references.

The review of applications will begin 30 days after the position is open and will continue until the position is filled or the search is closed.