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University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign · 1 day ago

Lecturer and Certified Child Life Specialist - Human Development and Family Studies

Urbana, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$65K/yr - $75K/yr

3+ years exp

The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is seeking a dynamic and compassionate Certified Child Life Specialist to join their Department of Human Development and Family Studies. This role combines clinical expertise with academic instruction and community engagement, overseeing a clinical community internship program and teaching undergraduate and/or graduate courses.

Higher Education

No H1B

Responsibilities

Teach 1-2 classroom-based courses each fall and spring semester

Coordinate and supervise a year-round community-based Child Health Internship program for students (HDFS 558). Provide training, evaluation, and support for student interns in accordance with the CCLS internship syllabus

Develop course materials and assessments aligned with program learning outcomes

Mentor and advise students pursuing careers in child life and related careers

Cultivate partnerships with local hospitals, clinics, and child-focused organizations

Ensure compliance with academic and professional standards for experiential learning

Collaborate effectively with other faculty involved in this degree program

Attend and contribute to department meetings and related activities

Qualification

Certified Child Life SpecialistClinical experienceTeaching experienceMaster’s degreeOrganizational skillsBilingual abilitiesCommunication skillsCollaboration skills

Required

Master's degree in Human Development and Family Studies, Social Work, or a related field

Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS) credential and clinical supervisor status

Minimum of three years of clinical experience in a pediatric healthcare setting

Experience in teaching

Experience supervising student interns

Strong organizational and communication skills

Preferred

Doctoral degree in Human Development & Family Studies, Child Development, Psychology, Social Work or related field

Bilingual or multilingual abilities

Demonstrated excellence in undergraduate teaching about child development (e.g., infancy and early childhood, middle childhood, adolescence) and child life-related topics (e.g., hospitalized children, bereavement, play therapy, professional ethics)

Experience collaborating with health and community agencies

Benefits

Health

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

A Retirement Plan

Paid time Off

Tuition waivers for employees and dependents

Company

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is dedicated to building upon its tradition of excellence in education, research, public engagement and economic development.

Founded in 1915

Champaign, IL, US

10001+ employees