Employment Opportunities
The Department of Black Studies is currently hiring for positions for Summer 2024 and AY25. Please see below for details.
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Select the options below to view the job description and application process for open positions in Black Studies.
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Summer 24 Session 2 – TA Instructor of Record Position
The Department of Black Studies is hiring two teaching assistants for Summer Session 2 during summer 2024. These are a fifty percent (50%) teaching assistantships to serve the instructor of record for BLST 100: Intro to Black Studies (for incoming UIC first-year students through the UIC CHANCE Program). This position is available for Summer 2024 – Session 2 (June 10 – August 2). Under the supervision of the BLST Head, the TA Instructor of Record will lead lecture and discussion sections, proctor exams, grade tests and coursework, and record grades.
Ideal candidates should have teaching experience in Black Studies or related field.
Please your CV and sample syllabus (or previous syllabus) to blst@uic.edu. Applications will be accepted until position is filled. Strong preference is given to Black Studies graduate concentrators and applications with background in Black Studies or related interdisciplinary field.
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BLST 100 Teaching Assistant Position
This is a fifty percent (50%) appointment as a teaching assistant for BLST 100: Intro to Black Studies. This position is available for AY25. Under the direction of the faculty instructor, TAs will lead discussion sections, proctor exams, grade tests and coursework, and record grades. Ideal candidates should have research or teaching experience in Black Studies or related field.
General Responsibilities:
- Assist faculty instructor with classroom instruction, exams, grading and record keeping
- Lead discussion sections.
- Obtain materials needed for classes, including texts and other materials.
- Prepare presentations for lectures.
- Proctor examinations.
- Meet with students during office hours.
- Correspond with students.
Send your CV to blst@uic.edu. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Applications received by May 8, 2024 will be given preference. Preferred candidates will have prior experience in Black Studies or related interdisciplinary field.