Description

                        ILLINOIS STATE UNIVERSITY

SCHOOL OF TEACHING AND LEARNING 2025

ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR

Tenure Track, nine-month appointment beginning August 16, 2025

The School of Teaching and Learning invites applications for one tenure-track position beginning August 16, 2025. We are seeking qualified candidates in the field of Secondary Education with expertise in educational assessment. Content area background or expertise is open.

The School of Teaching and Learning and College of Education are committed to increasing the diversity of the campus community. ISU recognizes that a diverse faculty, staff, and student body enriches the educational experiences of the entire campus and greater community. Candidates who have experience working with a diverse range of faculty, staff, and students, and who can contribute to the climate of inclusivity are especially welcomed to apply. ISU is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive academic environment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.

The Secondary Education Program is particularly interested in applicants who have expertise in assessment of student learning and one or more of the following: secondary classroom teaching practices, teacher professional development, education policy, or psychometrics.

To be considered, applicants will hold a terminal degree in Curriculum and Instruction, Teacher Education, or closely related field; however, exceptional A.B.D. candidates will also be considered with a completion of their doctoral degree before August 15, 2025. Candidates must be able to demonstrate oral proficiency in the English language as a requirement for this position, as mandated by state law.

Required Qualifications

• Terminal degree or ABD in a relevant field with a completion date prior to August 16, 2025.
• Minimum of three academic years of classroom teaching experience in secondary settings (9^th-12^th grade)
• Interest in or achievement of scholarly research and publication in educational assessment.
• If at the Associate Professor level, established record of scholarship.
• Ability to teach undergraduate secondary courses and graduate courses in the School of Teaching and Learning.
• State law mandates demonstrable oral proficiency in the English language as a requirement for this position.

Responsibilities include scholarly research/publishing, effective undergraduate and graduate teaching, and service. The individual in this position is expected to teach 3 courses each semester in the School of Teaching and Learning. While undergraduate courses are the focus of this position, there may be opportunities to teach graduate level courses.

Salary, Rank and Tenure: The position is a nine-month, tenure track appointment with the possibility of summer teaching. Salary and rank are commensurate with qualifications and experience. The locus of annual evaluation, tenure, and promotion in rank will be in School of Teaching and Learning. A comprehensive benefits package is included.

The School of Teaching and Learning (TCH) has built a strong reputation for scholarly work in the field of teacher education. For more information about our program visit: https://education.illinoisstate.edu/academics/teaching-and-learning/

Illinois State University: IllinoisState.edu, was founded in 1857 as Illinois’ first public university. We enroll approximately 21,000 students in six colleges. Our new strategic plan, Excellence by Design: 2024-2029, lists our seven core values: Excellence in Teaching, Learning, and Scholarship; Individualized Attention; Equity, Diversity, Access, and Belonging; Collaboration; Community and Civic Engagement; Respect; and Integrity. By acting on these values, we create a learning environment that results in our university being the first-choice public university in Illinois for high-achieving, motivated students who seek an individualized educational experience combined with the resources of a large university. Learn more about Illinois State’s Metrics of Excellence at IllinoisState.edu/PointsofPride.

Bloomington-Normal Community: Illinois State University is located in the growing twin cities of Bloomington and Normal, with a metro population of approximately 172,000. The community is also home to Illinois Wesleyan University, Heartland Community College, St. Joseph Medical Center, Carle BroMenn Medical Center, COUNTRY Financial, State Farm Insurance’s International Headquarters, Central Illinois Regional Airport, and electric truck manufacturer Rivian Motors. The community has distinguished itself for its outstanding school systems, and its citizens’ high level of educational attainment, as well as its parks and recreation, health care, vibrant fine arts scene, job growth, economic opportunity, historic sites, and low crime rates. Bloomington made Livability’s top 100 Best Places to Live (2024) and ranked No. 3 on College Values Online’s list of Best Small College Towns in America (2024). Bloomington-Normal is conveniently located about three hours from Indianapolis; two hours from both Chicago and St. Louis; and an hour from Peoria, Champaign-Urbana, Decatur, and Springfield. Many of these locations are accessible from Bloomington-Normal via Amtrak, which is located one block from Illinois State’s campus. For more information on our community, visit visitbn.org.

Application Procedure:  Review of applications will begin October 14, 2024, and continue until the position is filled. Applicants should submit an initial online faculty application referring to posting number 519291. To do this, visit (www.IllinoisState.edu/jobs/) where applicants must submit a complete application packet by uploading the requisite documents, which include:

1) letter of application;

2) Curriculum Vita,

3) teaching philosophy 2-3 pages,

4) research agenda of 2-3 pages; and

5) the names and contact details of 3 references.

Applications will be considered incomplete until all required items are uploaded and will not be reviewed until complete.

Please direct any questions regarding this position to:

Francess Harris

Assistant to the Director, School of Teaching & Learning

Campus Box 5330, Illinois State University

Normal, IL 61790-5330

Email: fharris@illinoisstate.edu

Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.