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- Jane Addams College of Social Work
Hiring Department: Jane Addams College of Social Work
Location:  Chicago, IL USA
Requisition ID: 1021681
Posting Close Date: March 29, 2024

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 a specific region 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 College.

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.

The salary range for this position is $ 70,000-80,000.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social science or related field 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/7289?c=uic.

Job search closes on March 29, 2024.

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.

The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an Accommodation

Visiting Research Associate II – 988 Crisis Hub – Jane Addams College of Social Work Policy Center
Hiring Department: Jane Addams College of Social Work
Location:  Chicago, IL USA
Requisition ID: 1023398
Posting Close Date: April 17, 2024

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 Research Associate II for the 988/Crisis Hub will provide administrative coordination and support for research, communication, and policy and community engagement at local levels throughout the state for the successful implementation of Illinois’ 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.

Duties & Responsibilities

This position will be collaboratively as part of the project team for the 988 implementation and associated initiatives, including 590, 400, CESSA, and others. The project team activities will involve shared contributions for project management, information management, relationship management and communications, training, reporting, and quality improvement, and ensure that team activities are seamless, individualized, and appropriate for each of the communities across the state. This position will carry out the general tasks and duties of research associates and will support and coordinate administrative project management with a focus on the following responsibilities:

• Perform surveys, interviews, observations, or other methods according to established research protocols.
  • Assist in data collection and analysis for administration of online surveys and assessments to a statewide audience, coordinate communications, collection, and storage of survey results.
  • Support analysis plans, report-writing, and dissemination of results; prepare reports including visual and narrative summaries of qualitative and quantitative data.
  • Identify and recommend opportunities to improve the execution of tasks, including but not limited to improving administrative and operational systems and platforms related to the program.

• May assist with study protocol development.
• Coordinate the ordering, inventory, and maintenance of equipment, instruments, and data collection and analysis tools.
• Prepare and contribute statistical data and pertinent information for papers, grants, and other documents.
• Complete required documentation for regulatory agencies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Convening and Committee Participation

• Coordinate and support the work of program activities such as online meetings, webinars, conference calls, and in-person engagement events to accomplish project goals. This includes scheduling meetings, organizing and managing logistics, communicating with participants, producing pre‐meeting agendas and related materials, and documenting meeting content such as meeting minutes, results, and action steps.
• Maintain current program records and files through multiple project-specific databases and project management systems.
• Compile information related to project domains and tag and enter information into the program knowledgebase to track projects, resources, and publications relevant to the work of 988 and its associated initiatives (590, 400, CESSA).
• Convene potential partners at local levels across the state to assure all relevant parties are part of the planning and execution of linkage agreements between LLCs and appropriate providers.

Communications

• Build and foster relationships with awardees, partners, participants, advisers, etc. Participate in check-in calls with awardees, partners, and committee members to document project progress, identify technical assistance needs, and facilitate connections to other communities, and identify opportunities to support and advance their initiative.
• Participate in the various learning communities and contribute to the discussions, share resources, and work to maintain vibrant engagement on the platform.
• Prepare and submit all required reports to state and national funders/partners.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social science or related field required.
• A minimum of one year related research experience.
• Knowledge of research concepts, practices and procedures.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Survey Monkey or Qualtrix
• Experience with InDesign or Canva
• Experience with mapping software like Metopio
• Interest, knowledge or experience with behavioral health crises and the behavioral health crisis continuum in Illinois

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/8730?c=uic

Job search closes on April 17, 2024.

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, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an Accommodation