The Office of the Provost's dual careers services are designed to help the partners of new academics locate employment opportunities by offering networking opportunities and career resources.
Dual careers services include:
- Guidance and networking support for partners seeking meaningful careers in all fields
- Individual consultation on a partner’s employment needs
- Assistance with CV and resume writing, cover letter preparation, and interview coaching
- Help identifying career opportunities at the University and other area employers
- Connecting with University hiring units to express a candidate’s interest in a position
- Information on local and area job postings
- Information about online networking resources
While we aim to help all academics, priority for these services is given to the partners of tenure-track and tenured faculty members. The University faculty and staff who assist in dual careers efforts are committed to spending the time and making the efforts to assist partners with their job searches. Nevertheless, we cannot guarantee job placement. Academic partners can do things on their own to make the job application outcome more successful, including conducting an active job search and using this office as one of many resources. Contact Dillan Siegler for details at dsiegler@uchicago.edu.
UChicagoGRAD has a wide variety of online resources and best practices on resume writing, cover letters, and preparing for an interview. These resources may be most helpful to candidates in the early stages of their careers.
University of Chicago Job Listings
Higher Education Recruitment Consortium
The University of Chicago is a founding member of the Greater Chicago Midwest Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC). The HERC website features academic and staff positions at more than 20 colleges and universities, along with research, medical, and cultural centers in the region.
Visit the HERC Jobseeker Tools page for job listings in the Chicagoland area.
International Resources
We recognize the challenges that moving to a new country can pose to an academic partner’s career. Please contact our office to discuss networking, volunteer, and career strategies for academic partners planning their future in the United States.
English Corner
English Corner is a free, informal conversational English class offered to H-1B Employees, J-1 scholars, and all spouses. The instructors are native English speakers who engage participants in cultural discussions while promoting communication skills. English Corner offers a warm learning environment that strives to promote fellowship and friendship. Registration is not required.
English Language Institute
The English Language Institute offers courses during the academic year, summer intensive programs, and a weekly conversation hour.
Office of International Affairs
The Office of International Affairs provides advising services and supportive programming to the international community at the University of Chicago.