Lecturer or Instructor of Labor and Employment Relations
School of Labor and Employment Relations
University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign
Position Description
The School of Labor and Employment Relations invites applications for a full-time position of Lecturer or Instructor of Labor and Employment Relations, assigned to the Labor Education Program. This is a 12-month education program that offers labor studies and employment rights education to union members, unrepresented workers and university undergraduates. The successful candidate will teach off-campus noncredit extension classes and may also teach on-line educational offerings. This position is based on the Urbana-Champaign campus. Considerable travel around the state of Illinois is required.
Illinois is a world leader in research, teaching, and public engagement. We serve the state, the nation, and the world by creating knowledge, preparing students for lives of impact, and addressing critical societal needs through the transfer and application of knowledge. Illinois is the place where we embrace difference. We embrace it because we value it. Illinois is especially interested in candidates who can contribute, through their research, teaching, and/or service, to the diversity and excellence of the Illinois community.
Qualifications
Applicants should have an Advanced Degree (MS/PhD) in an appropriate social science discipline or professional area of study (e.g., JD) with at least 3 years of teaching/training experience. Experience in on-line teaching is welcome but not necessary.
Salary Information and Starting Date
Salary will be competitive and commensurate with the successful candidate’s professional qualifications. Starting date is October 1, 2016.
Application Procedures
Please create your candidate profile at http://jobs.illinois.edu and upload your (list required documents, such as resume, a cover letter, and the names and email addresses or phone numbers of three professional references, etc.) by June 30, 2016. All requested information must be submitted for your application to be considered.
For further information regarding application procedures, you may contact (departmental contact name, phone number and/or email address).
You may also visit http://www.ler.illinois.edu (departmental website) for additional information.
The University of Illinois conducts criminal background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer.
Illinois is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or criminal conviction history. Illinois welcomes individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and ideas who embrace and value diversity and inclusivity. (www.inclusiveillinois.illinois.edu).