Salary:

The per-course salary for academic year 2026-27 will be at least $9,193. This position is not benefits eligible. The Committee on Theater and Performance Studies at the University of Chicago invites applications for part-time Lecturers during the 2026-27 academic year. The selected candidate will have part-time teaching opportunities in the Theater and Performance Studies program. 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 department, the successful candidate may teach between one and four 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. Applicants must hold a Bachelor?s degree or equivalent in Theater or a related discipline; a Master?s degree or PhD is strongly preferred. Applicants must have a minimum of three years of professional theater experience.

Applications must include:

A current curriculum vitae, A cover letter that addresses professional and teaching experience, And 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/193042 . Applicants may be asked to provide additional materials following initial review. Review of applications will begin on September 8, 2026, and continue until March 31, 2027, or until the position is filled. 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. The University of Chicago uses AI-assisted tools to streamline and augment some recruitment processes; however, AI is not used to make hiring decisions.