Employment Opportunities
Introduction
Applications for Fall 2026 graduate assistantships in Black Studies are currently open. Please check below for details.
Black Studies Openings
Applications due Tuesday, July 21st at 5PM.
50% Teaching Assistant - BLST 100
Position Description: UIC Black Studies is seeking applicants for a 50% teaching assistant position for the Fall 2026. This is a 4.5 month appointment from August 16, 2026 to December 31, 2026. With the supervision of the BLST 100 instructor, the TA will attend lectures, lead two discussion sections, prepare/proctor exams, record grades, and hold office hours. Please note that this position is for in-person instruction on UIC campus.
The lectures for BLST 100: Introduction to Black Studies will be held MW 2-2:50pm. You will be responsible for attending all lectures and leading two of the four Friday discussion sections.
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
Preferred Qualifications and Experience:
- BLST graduate student concentrator
- Students who have completed coursework in Black Studies and/or in related subject areas (in any relevant field or discipline)
- Students with previous experience teaching
Application Process: Applicants should submit:
- Application form (below)
- Letter of application / cover letter
- Curriculum Vitae/resume
There is is also space below to upload any supporting documents to be reviewed along with your application.
Due Date: Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at 5 p.m. CST
Please email the BLST Program Director, Briana Hanny, at bhanny2@uic.edu with any questions!
50% Administrative Graduate Assistant
Position Description: UIC Black Studies (BLST) seeks applicants for a 50% (20 hours per week) administrative position with a tuition waiver for Academic Year 2026-2027. This is a nine-month administrative position from August 16, 2026 to May 15, 2027. The primary responsibility of this role is to support the unit Head, Program Director, Office Manager, and Senior Business Manager in administering all aspects of the BLST program. This position reports directly to the Program Director and Head of Black Studies.
Specific responsibilities include:
- Creating and distributing the BLST newsletter
- Creating promotional materials (ex. flyers) for program-sponsored events and courses
- Assisting with organizing and coordinating program-sponsored events
- Updating the BLST website
- Managing BLST email communications along with Program Director
- Managing the BLST social media sites
- Assisting with outreach to undergraduate and graduate students, alumni, and supporters of BLST
- Maintaining records for minors, majors, and graduate student concentrators
- Attending staff meetings and weekly check-ins with the Program Director
- Assisting the Head, Program Director, Director of Undergraduate Studies, Director of Graduate Studies, Senior Business Manager, and Office Manager with special projects and events as needed
- Providing general office support as needed
Minimum Qualifications and Experience:
- UIC graduate student in good standing
- Ability to work well independently and as a member of a team
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects and timelines
Preferred Qualifications and Experience:
- BLST graduate student concentrator
- Students who have completed coursework in Black Studies and/or in related subject areas (in any relevant field or discipline)
- Students with previous experience in administration
- Familiarity with Canva and/or or other graphic design programs
Application Process: Applicants should submit:
- Application form (below)
- Letter of application
- Curriculum Vitae/resume
Due Date: Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at 5 p.m. CST
Please email the BLST Program Director, Briana Hanny, at bhanny2@uic.edu with any questions!