Dear colleagues,
The University of Chicago is looking to fill our post-doc position in Human
Rights for 2012-13 with a possible extension to 2013-14. The official notice and
application instructions are below. We are interested in scholars in almost any
field. Previous post-docs have come from History, Anthropology, and Political
Science. For more information on the University of Chicago Human Rights Program,
see: humanrights@...
Thanks for spreading the word!
Susan Gzesh
Senior Lecturer in the College
Executive Director, Human Rights Program
University of Chicago
5720 S. Woodlawn
Chicago, Illinois 60637
(773)702-9455
(notice below)

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@... 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