Faculty and Staff Job Openings

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Jane Addams College of Social Work is accepting applications for adjunct faculty positions. Please use the link below to apply.

Teaching Assistant Appointments

The Jane Addams College of Social Work offers graduate courses under the SOCW rubric. The teaching assistant position shall consist of two semesters for a total of nine months from August 16 through May 15 (with no allowable vacation). The teaching assignment may include a practice course sequence (e.g. Practice I and Practice II) or two unrelated courses.

All courses are enrollment driven. For elective courses, if there are fewer than ten students registered for the course, the course may be cancelled in accordance with Jane Addams College of Social Work policy. This policy does not apply to required courses in the MSW program, however. In the case that an elective course is canceled the TA will be assigned another course to satisfy the 9-month appointment.

To apply for a TA position, applicants must upload the following documents in one file labeled with the applicant’s name (Last Name_First Name TA Materials). PDF format is preferred.

1. Resume or CV
2. Two references regarding teaching and professional experience
3. Academic Writing Sample (e.g. a previous paper written for a course)
4. Brief paragraph addressing the following appointment preferences and availability:
   1. Day and time range available each week to attend scheduled class sessions (all classes are in person, held on the east side of UIC’s campus)
   2. TA must be available for 3 hours, in addition to their course teaching time in order to hold office hours over the course of the academic week.

TAs in JACSW courses are the instructor of record but are not responsible for syllabi development. The typical TA duties for JACSW courses involve instructing assigned courses, maintaining office hours, grading assignments, monitoring the course Blackboard site, and other related duties as assigned. Teaching Assistants must meet with their course consultant before the start of the semester to discuss specific TA expectations for their courses.

Teaching Assistants are appointed based on academic qualifications, completion of doctoral program coursework, and approval by doctoral program director. Teaching Assistants are reappointed based upon successful course evaluations.

Guidelines for Appointment of Graduate Assistant

Graduate Assistant Appointments

The Jane Addams College of Social Work (JACSW) offers graduate assistantships in the areas of IT Service Management, Field Instruction, Business Office, and Marketing and Communications. The Graduate Assistant positions support the Jane Addams College of Social Work faculty and staff and its satellite offices.  This assistant will interact with faculty/staff at all levels to resolve problems and implement solutions.   The person will receive calls for assistance and manage help tickets through the IT Service Management System if they are supporting the IT Service Management Team and/or the Business Office. Or they will work closely with their manager on projects in the Field Instruction and/or Marketing and Communications area to complete assigned tasks.    The appointment for this assistantship will run for 9 months, both in the Fall and Spring semesters.  The assistant is expected to be available to work throughout the academic year.  They must meet the requirements for enrollment and participation in the academic program in which they seek their degree for the entire academic year.  They will also adhere to the campus guidelines related to the percentage appointment that they can have during the Fall and Spring Semesters.

To apply for a GA position, applicants must submit the following (PDF format is preferred):

1. Resume
2. Two references

These materials should be sent to the hiring Manager, who will guide the applicant through the interview process.

GAs in JACSW will occupy their assigned office space, available for drop-in requests for assistance.  Also, the GAs within the IT Service Management team will need to be available ½ hour before class start, based on the overall class schedule set by the college.

• Adjunct Faculty Application

Visiting Senior Research Specialist for Coordinator for Community Relationships – 988 Crisis Hub

Hiring Department: Jane Addams College of Social Work

Location:  Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1027682

Posting Close Date: Jan. 31, 2025

Salary Range (commensurate with experience): $70,000.00-80,000.00/Annual Salary

About the University of Illinois Chicago

UIC is among the nation’s preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent “Best Colleges” rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has nearly 260,000 alumni and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.

Description:

Position Summary

The Visiting Senior Research Specialist for the Coordinator of Community Relationships and Linkages is responsible for working with specific regions of the state to ensure effective collaborations and partnerships are in place for the successful implementation of all aspects of the community crisis response system, including the providers of mental and behavioral health services, 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline Centers (LCC), Mobile Crisis Response Teams, emergency responders, and associated organizations and networks. The coordinator will also be responsible for managing regional meetings and activities related to the implementation of the Community Emergency Services and Support Act (CESSA). This is a key position for developing Illinois’ capacity to respond to mental and behavioral health crises and create alternative options to a system where law enforcement or EMS are the only first responders. He/she is part of a team under the leadership of the Director for Statewide Linkages and a part of the Crisis Hub team at the Jane Addams Colleges.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Convene and support potential partners at local levels across the state to assure relevant parties are part of the planning and execution of linkage agreements between state-funded entities and appropriate providers.
• Assist community leaders and constituents to develop and implement linkage protocols between crisis response providers in accordance with guidance in development in regional CESSA governance meetings
• Assist with developing protocols for monitoring the quality of collaborative service delivery to ensure seamless transfer of responsibility within the system of community responders
• Contribute material, prepare results, and assist with writing research findings for publications, papers, presentations, grants, and other documents for publication.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in social science or a related field is required. Master’s degree in social science preferred.
• A minimum of 5 years related research experience.
• Possesses and applies advanced knowledge of research principles, concepts, practices, and methods.

Preferred Qualifications

• Documented experience or expertise in one or more of the following: policy analysis and development, program development and management, and grants and contract management
• Knowledge and experience with the behavioral health continuum

Please submit a letter of application, a curriculum vitae, a writing sample, and the names and addresses of three references.

Please apply here: https://uic.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/12088?c=uic

Job search closes on Jan. 31, 2025.

The salary range for this position is $70,000-80,000. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while internal equity is also considered.

Benefits-eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package that offers Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability & AD&D insurance; a defined benefit pension plan; paid leaves such as Vacation, Holiday, and Sick; and tuition waivers for employees and dependents.  Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, COVID-19 vaccination requirement, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

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