University of Chicago
Lecturer in Human Rights Program

The Human Rights Program at the University of Chicago is accepting
applications for a one-year, with the possibility of renewal for a
second year, lectureship to begin Autumn Quarter 2012.  Only applicants
who receive their doctoral degree by September 2012 will be considered.
The Human Rights Program seeks a scholar with an inter-disciplinary
approach, with research interests and teaching experience in one or more
regional or thematic areas pertaining to human rights and/or
humanitarian politics. Responsibilities include the design and teaching
of three courses over three terms, coordination of the Human Rights
workshop, participation in the activities of the Human Rights Program,
and advising bachelor’s and master’s theses. The salary is $43,000 plus
applicable University benefits, a $2,000 research account, and a small
relocation allowance.

Applicants must apply on line at the University of Chicago Academic Careers web site at http://academiccareers.uchicago.edu
and select requisition #01169.  Applicants are required to upload the
following materials: cover letter; curriculum vitae; a chapter of your
dissertation and/or an article that has been published or accepted for
publication.

Please have two or three letters of recommendation either emailed to the Search Committee c/o Sarah Moberg, spmoberg@uchicago.edu
or sent by mail to Human Rights Lecturer Search Committee, The
University of Chicago, 5720 S. Woodlawn Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60637.

Application deadline is April 2, 2012 for receipt of all materials.

The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.