46 social work jobs found in University Park, IL

  Description   Governors State University (GovState)   invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in the Department of Social Work within the College of Health and Human Services . We seek candidates to teach courses across micro, mezzo, and macro levels of practice primarily in the BSW program, and as needed at the MSW level. This position will start in mid-August 2026.   The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to the Social Work Department ’s mission to provide “accessible and equitable education centered on developing competent social work leaders committed to social justice and transforming society one person, one community, and one system at a time.” Salary is competitive and will be commensurate with experience.  We seek an individual who has: A demonstrated record of excellence in teaching. Significant social work practice experience.  A commitment...

  Description Adjuncts are hired on a course basis each term. Salary Range for Adjuncts teaching in this academic area is $2,100.00 - $2,500.00 per course. Governors State University’s  College of Health and Human Services  seeks to create an available pool of Adjunct Faculty candidates to teach  BSW  and  MSW  Foundation Level courses and Field Practicum and Integrative Seminars. The major responsibilities of an adjunct faculty member are to have extensive practice experience, knowledge in the assigned teaching area and participate in all related curricular meetings as needed. Interested individuals are invited to complete a faculty profile, attach a curriculum vitae, and transcripts for consideration. At Governors State University, adjunct faculty are hired as temporary faculty with teaching responsibilities for a specific course in a semester or summer session....

Position Title: Visiting Lecturer or Clinical Assistant Professor (Non-tenure track) Department: School of Social Work Reports To: School of Social Work Director Location: On-site (River Forest Campus)     POSITION SUMMARY:   The successful candidate will help maintain and develop bilingual language and bi-cultural curriculum in areas of practice, advanced diversity, HBSE, and policy. Furthermore, the successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the school's overall social work curriculum, teach graduate-level courses, advise and mentor MSW students, and serve on school, college, and University committees. Faculty are supported through various professional development opportunities, mentoring, and small research grant opportunities.     DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:   Work collaboratively to develop MSW courses in Spanish. This includes designing courses that align with CSWE competencies....

Position Title: Visiting Assistant Professor (Non-tenure track) Department: School of Social Work Reports To: School of Social Work Director  Location: On-site (River Forest Campus)   POSITION SUMMARY:   The successful candidate will help maintain and develop bilingual language and bi-cultural curriculum in areas of practice, advanced diversity, HBSE, and policy. Furthermore, the successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the school's overall social work curriculum, teach graduate-level courses, advise and mentor MSW students, and serve on school, college, and University committees. Faculty are supported through various professional development opportunities, mentoring, and small research grant opportunities.     DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:   Work collaboratively to develop MSW courses in Spanish. This includes designing courses that align with CSWE competencies. Teach and advise students...

  Description Adjuncts are hired on a course basis each term. Salary Range for Adjuncts teaching in this academic area is $500.00 - $3,750.00 per course. Governors State University’s College of Arts and Sciences,  Division of Arts and Letters  seeks to create an available pool of local (Chicagoland area) Adjunct Faculty candidates to teach undergraduate, general education courses in Geography. Essential Responsibilities We are particularly interested in adjunct faculty to teach courses in the following areas: Non-Western Geography, Physical Geography, World Regional Geography, Human Geography, North American Geography. Interested individuals are invited to complete a faculty profile, attach a curriculum vita, cover letter, transcripts and list of references for consideration. If available, please also...

  Description Governors State University’s Family Development Center Seeks to fill the position of Infant/Toddler/Two/Early Childhood Teacher . Salary range is $41,925-$54-333 depending on qualifications. The successful candidate will have the responsibility to implement a success oriented, developmentally appropriate program for Early Head Start children in a mixed age classroom ages 6 weeks to 3 years. Infant/toddler teachers integrate all aspects of Early Head Start Performance Standards,  NAEYC  standards, and Illinois Day Care Regulations into the schedule and curriculum for each child including any special items as directed including but not limited to nutrition, behavior, or Individual Family Service Plans. Infant/Toddler teachers work in teaching teams of two or three in conjunction with the Education Director to design the environment and create lesson plans to meet...

  Description GOVERNORS STATE UNIVERSITY SEEKS VISITING DIRECTOR FOR FALL 2025 SEMESTER Governors State University’s Theatre and Performance Studies program invites applications for a Visiting Director position for the 2025-2026 season, specifically Fall 2025. A $2,700.00 stipend will be offered for this assignment.   The undergraduate program in Theatre and Performance Studies  (TAPS), launched in 2014, provides students with an innovative and engaged approach to performance. Bridging theory with practice, the verbal with the visual, the major situates performance—from theatrical presentations proper to acts of everyday life—as a transformative agent of social, cultural, political, and personal change. Committed to the art of storytelling, TAPS considers performing the stories of others, as well as of the self, imperative for initiating and sustaining a dialogue of...

  Description Governors State University seeks to fill the position of Preschool Professional . Essential Responsibilities 75% 1. Under the direction of Early Childhood Teacher, implement an age appropriate, success oriented, and developmentally appropriate curriculum meeting all  NAEYC  requirements. Work as a team with the teaching team, and Lead Teacher to design an environment and activities to meet the need of individual children while remaining responsive and aware of group needs. 2. Follow and maintain daily routines and schedule for all individual children in the class. Maintain classroom management by being on the floor engaging all children in play, especially during routines such as diapering and feeding times. Create a warm and accepting environment for children, families, students, volunteers and community members. Follow all  DCFS  standards. 3. Ensure the...

  Description Governors State University seeks to fill the position of Closing Infant/Toddler Teacher . Salary is $37,537-$48,673 offer is based on experience and education. The successful candidate will have the responsibility to implement a success oriented, developmentally appropriate program for Early Head Start children in a mixed age classroom ages 6 weeks to 3 years. Early Head Start teachers integrate all aspects of Early Head Start Performance Standards,  NAEYC  standards, and Illinois Day Care Regulations into the schedule and curriculum for each child including any special items as directed including but not limited to nutrition, behavior, or Individual Family Service Plans. Early Head Start teachers work in teaching teams of two or three in conjunction with the Education Director to design the environment and create lesson plans to meet the individual health,...

TITLE: Residence Life Graduate Assistant for Leadership and Programming FLSA STATUS:  EXEMPT (stipend, tuition, room & board) DEPARTMENT: Residence Life REPORTS TO:   Residence Life Professional Staff   PRIMARY PURPOSE/ POSITION SUMMARY: The Residence Life Graduate Assistant for Leadership and Programming (LPGA) will assist with the implementation and evaluation the residential programming model, emphasizing competencies including student engagement, positive relationships, student success, leadership, community, social justice, and wellness. The LPGA will assist in the budget management of residential programming model. The LPGA will oversee the Resident Assistant Office and assist with overseeing the resident assistants' use of the Student Involvement Resource Center (SIRC). The LPGA will assist in the on-call duty rotation, other departmental duties, and annual programs including training, recruitment selection, and other...

Position Title: Assistant Professor of Entrepreneurship (Tenure track) Department: Brennan School of Business Reports To: Dean of Brennan School of Business Location: On-campus (River Forest, IL) This position offers potential advancement to Associate Professor for candidates with relevant credentials and experience.    Position Summary:   Dominican University's Brennan School of Business is seeking applicants for an Assistant/Associate Professor of Entrepreneurship for the 2025-2026 academic year, beginning in August 2025. The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to excellence in teaching to a diverse student body in the area of entrepreneurship. The preferred candidate will demonstrate a commitment to the university mission as well as to developing and sustaining a portfolio of intellectual contributions in the field of entrepreneurship. The standard teaching load for this position is 21 credit hours, which...

Position Title: Sociology and Criminology Lecturer (Full-Time, Non-tenure-track) Department: Sociology and Criminology Reports To: Sociology and Criminology Department Chair     Position Summary:   The Department of Sociology and Criminology is seeking a critical criminologist for a full-time, non-tenure-track lecturer position with face-to-face, onsite courses as well as online courses beginning Fall 2025. The work year runs from August 15 to May 15 annually for this position.    Duties and Responsibilities:   4/4 courseload (four fall semester classes and four spring semester classes to total 24 credit/workload hours per academic year) Advising up to 25 students Service to the department and university. Service may include requests to staff events such as major's expo, attendance at department and faculty meetings, and participation in a university committee Ongoing training and professional...

TITLE: Residence Life Graduate Assistant - Chicago Campus FLSA STATUS:  EXEMPT (stipend, tuition, room & board) DEPARTMENT: Student Life REPORTS TO:   Residence Life Professional Staff   PRIMARY PURPOSE/ POSITION SUMMARY: Under the supervision of the Residence Life Area Manager for the Chicago Campus (La Casa), the Graduate Assistant(s) for the Chicago Campus will focus on community development and operations functions. Graduate Assistants help foster a vibrant student community through leadership, programming, policy enforcement, resourcefulness, and support. The GA(s) in this role will also serve as a liaison with physical plant staff, custodial staff, and Campus Safety. The Graduate Assistant for Housing Services will also participate in the on-call duty rotation, other departmental duties, and annual programs, which may include, but are not limited to, training, recruitment and selection, and other departmental initiatives....

Position Title: Assistant Professor, Fashion Design and Merchandising (Tenure track) Department : Fashion Design and Merchandising Reports To: Department Chair Location: Om-campus (River Forest, IL) Position Available: August 2025     Position Summary:   The successful candidate will champion the program's liberal arts foundation by integrating community-based experiences, interdisciplinary relationships, and diverse perspectives into core courses essential for design and merchandising majors. This role will also align with Dominican University's mission of fostering equity, inclusion, and community engagement, with the expectation to evolve into the Department Chair position, shaping the department's strategic direction and ensuring alignment with university goals.   Duties and Responsibilities:   Teaching (7 Courses per academic year): Subjects include the history of global dress in fashion, contemporary...

Coordinator, Enrollment Technology & Communications (FT), CFRE41044REG Coordinator, Enrollment Technology & Communications (FT), CFRE41044REG The College of DuPage is a comprehensive community college located 27 miles west of downtown Chicago, vitally connected to our local area for over 50 years. We prepare students for a lifelong passion for learning on our 273-acre campus which is home to nine associate degrees and a wide variety of professional and technical certificates. Many of these credentials prepare students to seamlessly articulate into the baccalaureate programs of our higher education partner institutions. College of DuPage is committed to student success and values an inclusive and welcoming community environment. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workforce. Our connection to the larger metropolitan area is essential to our success and provides a wealth of diverse cultural and recreational opportunities. Primary...

  Description The Office Manager is responsible for performing a variety of support duties for faculty, students, and staff within the Division of Arts and Letters. The Division of Arts and Letters (DAL) is the largest of the College of Arts and Sciences’ (CAS) two divisions, and is a dynamic, diverse division with over sixty-five faculty members, which include full-time Unit A, full-time and part-time Unit B, visiting and adjunct faculty, serving approximately 1200 students across 13 undergraduate programs, seven (7) graduate programs, 23 minors and three (3) certificates. An in-depth knowledge of the organization, programs, policies, and procedures of the unit is essential to the performance of the duties, along with the ability to use good judgment, the ability to operate computer systems, using word processing, database, and software packages, and to exercise discretion in handling...

  Description Adjuncts are hired on a course basis each term. Salary Range for Adjuncts teaching in this academic area is $500.00 - $3,750.00 per course. The  Theatre and Performance Studies (TAPS) program Production Manager is  responsible for the performance of a variety of managerial, supervisory, organizational, and assisted support duties as they relate to the three TAPS productions of each academic year. The Production Manager works closely with the Division Chair of the  Division of Arts and Letters (DAL) , the TAPS Artistic Director, the TAPS program faculty, and the Center of Performing Arts (CPA) technical, marketing, and box office staff. Essential Responsibilities Talent and Materials Procurement  (25%) · Coordinate selection of design, directing, consulting, and stage management staff as required per production. · Upon identification, work with...

  Description Governors State University seeks to hire extra-help stage hands to perform all work involved in the installation and operation of stage shows, special events, and public functions at The Center for Performing Arts, and elsewhere at Governors State University, where Broadway tours, concerts, plays, television broadcasts, dance, high profile media and community-based events, banquets, lectures, and other entertainment for audiences up to 1200 people are performed on an almost daily basis. The Assembly Hall Stagehand is responsible for maintaining client  relationships, stage direction, show lighting, sound, video and rigging, facility repairs, and fire and public safety. This employee works under direct supervision from a designated supervisor.  Essential Responsibilities Extra-help Stagehands assist with...

  Description The  Center for Performing Arts  at Governors State University ( GSU ) invites applicants for Concession & Events Assistan t part-time seasonal positions. We seek individuals eager to serve in a joyful high-pace environment with a spirit of generosity, radical hospitality, and inclusion. The Center for Performing Arts (www.centertickets.net) serves as a welcoming cultural destination, showcasing diverse voices and stories that cultivate, connect, and inspire our community through education, entertainment, and compassionate dialogue. Concession & Event Assistants support a variety of event-related duties, including event preparation, concessions operations, and mixology. The job includes setup and cleanup of concession and event areas and equipment in support of produced, presented, rentals, and internal  GSU  events and receptions hosted by...

  TITLE: Accommodations and Disability Access: Graduate Assistant SUPERVISOR'S TITLE:  Coordinator for Accommodations and Disability Access DATES OF EMPLOYMENT: Spring 2024, Summer Employment Available     GENERAL SUMMARY: As part of the Division of Student Success and Engagement, the ADA Graduate Assistant provides administrative support and assists in implementing academic accommodations relating to testing and adaptive technology to ensure students' access to academic courses and programming.  As a liaison to the diverse DU student community, the ADA Graduate Assistant will assist with gathering, tracking, and presenting data on students' use of ADA and other academic supports available through the Academic Success Center (ASC).     QUALIFICATIONS: Awareness and or desire to learn about accommodations and accessibility in the university setting Excellent written and oral communication skills...