Academic Director Education Justice Project, College of Education
College of Education, Education Justice Project
The Education Justice Project aims to create a model college-in-prison program that highlights the transformative effects of higher education on incarcerated individuals, their communities, the host institution, and society at large. Since 2008, the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign has provided academic programs at Danville Correctional Center (DCC), a medium-security men’s state prison, through this initiative. We are seeking an Academic Director to oversee academic programming at DCC and any future sites.
Supervisory Duties
Program Management and Development Duties
Communication
Walking : Occasionally
Stairs : Occasionally
Please note that the educational classrooms at Danville Correctional Center, which this role will have to access, are located on the second floor and that there is no elevator.
This is a 100% full-time Academic Professional position, appointed on a 12-month basis. Salary range is $75,000 to $80,000 annually. The expected start date is as soon as possible after closing date. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity.
Work authorization sponsorship is not available for this position.
Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (Central Time) on September 17, 2024. Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting and upload a resume, cover letter, and the names, addresses, phone numbers of three professional references. Applications not submitted through https://jobs.illinois.edu will not be considered. For further information about this specific position, please contact rginsbur@illinois.edu. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.
Academic Director Education Justice Project, College of Education
College of Education, Education Justice Project
The Education Justice Project aims to create a model college-in-prison program that highlights the transformative effects of higher education on incarcerated individuals, their communities, the host institution, and society at large. Since 2008, the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign has provided academic programs at Danville Correctional Center (DCC), a medium-security men’s state prison, through this initiative. We are seeking an Academic Director to oversee academic programming at DCC and any future sites.
Supervisory Duties