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Full-Time PDP Lecturer - UIC Business
 University of Illinois Chicago | |
life insurance, paid time off, retirement plan
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 United States, Illinois, Chicago | |
 Mar 27, 2026 | |
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Full-Time PDP Lecturer - UIC Business Full-Time PDP Lecturer - UIC Business Hiring Department: Professional Development Program (PDP) Location: Chicago, IL USA Requisition ID: 1040353 Posting Close Date: April 10, 2026 Salary: The budgeted salary range for this position is $70,000 - $80,000 annually. Salary is commensurate with experience and is based on 9-month academic appointments paid over twelve months. 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 over 300,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago. This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents. Position Summary The University of Illinois Chicago's College of Business Administration invites applications for a full-time PDP (Professional Development Program) Lecturer to teach BA 100 - Introduction to Professional Development, BA 220 - Business Professional Development II, and BA 420 - Professional Presence, all required courses for CBA students, for a start no later than August 2026. These courses require a substantial number of sections each semester and are intentionally capped to preserve their experiential, improv-based format. Of particular interest are candidates with backgrounds in improvisational theater. We seek candidates who can demonstrate a background in effective improvisation pedagogy and experience in higher education teaching. The Professional Development Program prepares UIC Business students for workplace success through an innovative professional development program that goes beyond the traditional classroom. Using improvisational techniques and experiential learning, faculty guide students in building essential soft skills-including teamwork, problem-solving, decision-making, and relationship-building. The department values expertise in teaching improvisation to foster professional development skills such as teamwork, creative problem-solving, and collaboration. Candidates who can integrate these skills into their curriculum and support students' professional growth are highly preferred. Non-tenure system faculty in the College of Business teach courses to undergraduate and/or graduate students in their field of expertise and provide service to the department, college, and/or campus. For more information, please visit our website at http://business.uic.edu. Duties and Responsibilities
Minimum Qualifications Requirements for the rank of Lecturer include a master's degree in a related field, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and demonstrated efforts in service Preferred Qualifications
Application Instructions Complete an online application by 5:00 p.m. CST on April 10, 2026, and attach the supporting documents below:
Please note that once you have submitted your application, you will not be able to make any changes. To revise your application, you must withdraw and reapply. Please ensure the application is fully completed and all supporting documents have been uploaded before the posting close date, as you will not be able to reapply after the posting close date. Evaluation of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Offers of employment by the University of Illinois may be subject to approval by the University's Board of Trustees and are made contingent upon the candidate's successful completion of any criminal background checks and other pre-employment assessments that may be required for the position being offered. Additional information regarding such pre-employment checks and assessments may be provided as applicable during the hiring process. 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 Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person. To apply, visit https://uic.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/19376?c=uic Copyright 2025 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-7058fb825fe5504b8680952137841a2c | |