Lecturer or Instructional Assistant Professor of English Education
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Lecturer or Instructional Assistant Professor of English Education
Work type: On Campus
Location: Normal Illinois
Title: Lecturer or Instructional Assistant Professor of English Education
Division Name: Academic Affairs
College/Unit: College of Arts and Sciences
Department: English
Campus Location: Normal IL
Job Summary
The English Education program invites applications for a nine-month non-tenure track Lecturer or Instructional Assistant Professor (depending on qualifications). This position will provide instruction within the English Education sequence which will include teaching introductory English Education and methods coursework and fieldwork as well as supervising teacher candidates and student teachers. Coursework in the major develops content knowledge and discipline-specific pedagogy informed by current theory and research in the field as well as diverse clinical experiences. We invite teacher candidates to enact socially just English Language Arts teaching and learning and our cohort model engages teacher candidates in a professional learning community that sustains ongoing reflection inquiry and advocacy. University Benefit Highlights: For a non-terminal degree starting at $4900 per month commensurate with experience and qualifications and prorated to the amount of time contracted (FTE) For a terminal degree starting at $5200 per month commensurate with experience and qualifications 1. Bachelors degree in English education or related field. 1. Masters or doctoral degree in English Education or related field. Varies TBD Please prepare in advance the following five separate documents and upload to complete your application: Please Note: These documents are required to be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior to clicking on Apply Dr. Katherine Ellison Chair of the Department of English This position is subject to a criminal background investigation and if applicable an employment history review based on University Policy 3.1.30 and any offer of employment is contingent upon you passing a satisfactory criminal background investigation and/or an employment history review. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources. Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or status as a protected veteran. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or other state or federal law you may request an accommodation by contacting the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access at . The Office of Equal Opportunity and Access will hold any confidential information you provide in confidence. If you are having difficulty accessing the system please call Human Resources at .
This position offers a 4-4 teaching load with a competitive salary benefits and a renewable contract. The selected candidate will work closely with and under the direction of the Director of English Education and must also be able to work effectively with students professionals in the field and other staff and faculty in the program.
The ISU English Teacher Education Program resides in a vibrant English Department that emphasizes an English Studies model in its undergraduate MA and PhD programs and includes scholars in the fields of Childrens Literature Composition Creative Writing English Education Linguistics Literary and Cultural Studies Publishing Studies Rhetoric TESOL and Technical Communication. Our Department faculty and graduate students are a community of diverse scholars who value pedagogy and collaborative interdisciplinary work. For additional information about the Department of English please visit our website at: Information
-Insurance benefits including health dental vision and life (eligibility determination)
-Retirementand supplemental retirement planning options
-Tuition waiver benefitsavailable to staff as well as their eligible dependents
- Paidbenefit time
Additional University Benefit information including information regarding eligibility to participate in the State Universities Retirement System and the State of Illinois Group Insurance program can be reviewed here: State University:Illinois State University was founded in 1857 as Illinois first public university. We enroll approximately 21000 students in six colleges. Our new strategic planExcellence 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 States Metrics of Excellence at State University is located in the growing twin cities of Bloomington and Normal with a metro population of approximately 172000. The community is also home to Illinois Wesleyan University Heartland Community College St. Joseph Medical Center Carle BroMenn Medical Center COUNTRY Financial State Farm Insurances 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 Livabilitys top 100 Best Places to Live (2024) and ranked No. 3 on College Values Onlines 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 States campus. For more information on our community visit.Salary Rate / Pay Rate
Required Qualifications
2. Experience teaching in diverse secondary (middle and/or high school) English classrooms.
3. Commitment to and ability to successfully enact and reflect on socially just English Language Arts instruction.
4. Excellent oral written and interpersonal communication skills.
5. Strong organizational skills and ability to work independently effectively and accurately with details and people.
6. Eagerness to contribute to a community of teacher scholars who work collaboratively to enact the vision and mission of the program.Preferred Qualifications
2. Experience preparing teacher candidates in English either as a secondary methods instructor university supervisor and/or cooperating teacher.Work Hours
Proposed Starting Date
Required Applicant Documents
1. Cover Letter (that speaks specifically to how the applicant will meet the required
qualifications)
2. Resume/CV
3. Teaching Philosophy
4. Reference List (at least three professional references and contact information)Contact Information for Applicants
Important Information for Applicants
Department
EnglishThe English Education program invites applications for a nine-month non-tenure track Lecturer or Instructional Assistant Professor (depending on qualifications).
Current Opportunities
Department
EnglishThe English Education program invites applications for a nine-month non-tenure track Lecturer or Instructional Assistant Professor (depending on qualifications).
Employment Type
Full-Time
