The University of Chicago Hiring for Instructional Professor – Computational Social Science – 109723-3800 at Chicago, Illinois Full Time

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The Division of Social Sciences at the University of Chicago invites
applications for Instructional Professors (IP) in the MA program in
Computational Social Science (MACSS, macss.uchicago.edu). This is a
full-time, career-track teaching position. The initial three-year
appointment will begin in Academic Year 2023-24 and is renewable with
opportunity for promotion. Appointment at the rank of Assistant,
Associate, and full Instructional Professor will be considered based on
the candidate’s experience.

The Master of Arts in Computational Social Science (MACSS) is a two-year
interdisciplinary MA program that trains students in the theory and
methods of algorithmic, cutting-edge computational techniques-such as
deep learning, AI, complex systems, and network science, broadly
defined-to gain social scientific insights (in fields such as political
science, psychology, sociology, anthropology, and history).
Approximately 20% of our graduates go on for a PhD, while 80% seek
research-oriented positions in industry, government, consulting, and a
variety of think tanks.

The IP will annually teach four courses, including 2-3 in our MACSS
curriculum and 1-2 computational social science electives, some of which
may include introductory undergraduate courses for those new to
computational social science. Our current course offerings are here:
https://macss.uchicago.edu/content/macss-course-offerings. We welcome
candidates from the broad research and teaching areas of computational
social science, computational psychology, information science, and data
science. Potential areas of focus include but are not limited to machine
learning, deep learning, digital experimentation, natural language
processing, data science, and data mining. We especially welcome
applications from members of underrepresented groups in computing.

In addition, the IP will: advise a group MA students from matriculation
through convocation and serve as the second reader on 7-9 MA theses;
serve as the primary reader for an additional 2-3 MA theses each year;
attend and participate in the weekly MACSS workshop; hold weekly office
hours; hire and manage teaching assistants; contribute to program
admissions, staff hiring, and student recruitment; attend staff
meetings; support students in their applications to doctoral programs;
and participate in occasional committee work. The position includes
support for professional development.

Qualifications

Applicants must have a PhD in computer science, data science,
information science, sociology, political science, psychology, or a
related discipline. The PhD must be in hand prior to the start date.
Prior teaching experience is expected.

Application Instructions

The following materials must be submitted through Interfolio at
http://apply.interfolio.com/119626 :(1) a cover letter, outlining the
applicant’s prior training and research experience in their discipline,
their prior teaching or mentoring experience, and their suggested course
offerings; (2) a curriculum vitae; (3) at least one-course syllabus; (4)
an article-length writing sample employing a computational research
design; (5) course evaluations or other evidence of past experience in
teaching or mentoring; (6) a teaching statement; and (7) the names and
contact information for three recommenders.

Review of applications will begin on February 21st, 2023, and will
continue until the position is filled or the search is closed.

This position will be part of the Service Employees International Union.