Faculty Position FA24-020
April 23 2024

Position Title
Research Faculty Fellow
Hiring Unit
Center for Predictive Analytics

Job Description
The Center for Predictive Analytics (C-PAN) seeks to hire a Research Faculty Fellow that will provide specialized skills and knowledge that can be applied to research and development of ongoing externally funded projects with the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity. It is anticipated that the Research Faculty Fellow, with the mentorship of C-PAN staff, will develop an independent research agenda in the area of programmatic evaluation as it relates to statewide workforce development initiatives. In service to this goal, the Research Faculty Fellow will provide advocate services in support of the Partners for Reentry Opportunities in Workforce Development (PROWD) initiative. The Research Faculty Fellow will work closely with PROWD participants to provide case management activities, ensure compliance with requirements of grant, and provide updates on program progress, barriers, and promising practices. The Research Fellow will also assist in the transition of participants from Level 2 services to Level 3 services to ensure participants receive quality services. The Research Faculty Fellow will develop research objectives and programmatic evaluation strategies regarding best practices for reentry through collaborative efforts with SAFER, the Salvation Army, and the Illinois Reentry Council. It is anticipated that the hired individual's research will inform state-wide reentry policy for WIOA. This position is remote eligible.
Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and Master's degree are required with previous experience working with incarcerated individuals.
• Excellent written and verbal skill are required for this position.

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville nurtures an open, respectful, and welcoming climate that facilitates learning and work. SIUE is committed to education that explores the historic significance of diversity in order to understand the present and to better enable our community to engage the future. Integral to this commitment, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville strives for a student body and a workforce that is both diverse and inclusive. We strongly encourage candidates from historically underrepresented groups, including women, members of racially minoritized groups, and individuals with disabilities, to apply. For more on our State of Diversity, visit SIUE Mission, Goals and Plans

Source of Funds
Federal

Salary
55,000-60,000
Terms of Appointment
Continous Open Recruitment - Dependent on dates the cohort is being served
Application Process
Interested candidates should submit a letter of application, resume, academic transcripts (unofficial are permissible for application review purposes), and current contact information for three professional references to:

Courtney Breckenridge

crakers@siue.edu

Application Deadline
Review of applications will begin immediately and close May 23 2024.

SIUE is a state university - benefits under state sponsored plans may not be available to holders of F1 or J1 visas. Applicants will be subject to a background check prior to an offer of employment. Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination against employees, applicants for employment and students on the basis of age, color, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran's status. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Acts (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, please call 618-650-2190 or email EmploymentHR@siue.edu.

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Dual Career Support for New Faculty
The Career Development Center, in partnership with SIUE's Toward an Inclusive Model of Excellence project, is proud to provide a variety of career services and resources to partners of new faculty who have relocated to the Greater St. Louis area. Support for this initiative was provided by the National Science Foundation (NSF) through Award 1936141. This program offers various career services and resources available to help individuals in their career journey. Additional details may be found online at Dual Career Support

Faculty Development and Other Support
Several units across campus offer various programs and training opportunities to new faculty members as they begin their employment at SIUE. Support units include but are not limited to the Faculty Development Center Ombuds Services , Office of Research and Projects, and Inclusive Excellence, Education, and Development Hub.

Employee Benefits
To support faculty in balancing work and family obligations, SIUE offers an exceptional array of comprehensive benefits including:
*Medical, dental and vision insurance;
*Life insurance;
*SURS retirement plan;
*Supplemental retirement savings plans;
*Generous holiday schedule;
*WorkLife programs;
*Employee Assistance Program (mental health and wellness);
*Employee discounts (local and national retailers);
*Flexible Spending Account Program;
*University tuition waivers (Employee and Dependents).
For more information, visit: SIUE Office of Human Resources- Benefits