ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR
ILLINOIS STATE UNIVERSITY
DEPARTMENT/COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR
Tenure Track, nine-month appointment beginning August 16, 2025
To demonstrate its commitment to our core values, ISU has committed $4.5 million over a five-year period (2022-2027) to develop an incentive program to candidates who advance our commitment to fostering an inclusive environment characterized by cultural understanding and engagement, ethical behavior, and a commitment to social justice.
The Department of Educational Administration and Foundations/College of Education invites applications for one tenure-track position beginning August 16, 2025. We are seeking qualified candidates in PK12 leadership.
Department of Educational Administration and Foundations/College of Education are committed to increasing faculty who promote equity, diversity and inclusion in their teaching, research, and service. ISU recognizes that a diverse faculty, staff, and student body enriches the educational experiences of the entire campus and greater community. Candidates must have a demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion in teaching, research, and service. ISU is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive academic environment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.
- Have an earned doctorate (Ph.D. or Ed.D.) in educational leadership or related field; however, exceptional A.B.D. candidates will also be considered with an expected completion of their doctoral degree before May 15, 2025.
- Have at least three years of leadership experience in a PK12 educational setting.
- Have a demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion in their teaching, research, and service through: a) the ability to work with, and be sensitive to, the educational needs of students from diverse populations including prior experience teaching and/or mentoring students from diverse cultural backgrounds; b) intellectual contributions in the areas of diversity, inclusion, and education of culturally diverse and underserved populations; c) demonstrated ability to work collegially with a campus community from diverse cultural backgrounds.
- Be able to demonstrate oral proficiency in the English language as a requirement for this position, as mandated by state law.
Responsibilities include scholarly research/publishing, effective undergraduate and graduate teaching, and service. The normal teaching load is nine credit hours per semester. The individual in this position is thus expected to teach 3 courses each semester in the Department of Educational Administration and Foundations/College of Education.
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 the Department of Educational Administration and Foundations/College of Education. A comprehensive benefits package is included.
The Department of Educational Administration and Foundations/College of Education (EAF/COE) has built a strong reputation for scholarly work in educational leadership and policy analysis. We support teacher education with undergraduate courses in educational foundations. At the graduate level, we offer master's degrees in college student personnel and PK12 principalship, and Ph.D. programs in Leadership, Equity, and Inquiry (LEI) and Higher Education Administration (HE Admin), and an Ed.D. in PK12 leadership. The Ed.D. we offer is affiliated with the Carnegie Project for the Education Doctorate (CPED): [https://www.cpedinitiative.org/], the University Council for Educational Administration (UCEA): [https://www.ucea.org/], and the International Council of Professors of Educational Leadership (ICPEL) [https://www.icpel.org/about-us.html], including state, regional, and national affiliations many scholarly and professional organizations. Our PK12 leadership programs leadership include courses leading to Illinois certification for the principalship, superintendency, and chief school business official. We are engaged with state and national organizations, including the Illinois Principals Association, the Illinois Association of School Administrators, the Illinois School Board Association, and the Illinois Association of School Business Officials.
For more information about our program visit: [https://education.illinoisstate.edu/academics/educational-administration-foundations/]
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: 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, high level of educational attainment, 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 two hours from Chicago and St. Louis, three hours from Indianapolis, and an hour each from Peoria, Champaign-Urbana, Decatur, and Springfield. Many of these locations are accessible from Bloomington-Normal via Amtrak, located one block from Illinois State’s campus. For more information on our community, visit visitbn.org.
Application Procedure: Review of applications will begin November 1, 2024, and continue until the position is filled. Applicants should submit an initial online faculty application referring to posting number 519295. 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) a 1-2 page statement on how your teaching, research, and service demonstrate a commitment to EDI based on ISU's definitions of equity, diversity, and inclusion; examples might include scholarly work, efforts to improve access to education for underrepresented individuals or groups, or other contributions to diverse communities; 3) a 1-2 page teaching philosophy; 4) research agenda; 5) curriculum vitae; and 6) the names and contact details of three references. Applications will be considered incomplete until all required items are uploaded and will not be reviewed until complete. Given ISU’s commitment to EDI, candidate screening will begin with the evaluation of EDI statements to concentrate the applicant pool on those that align closely to our institutional values.
Direct all inquiries to:
ISU PK12 Search Committee
c/o Linda Wall, Assistant to the EAF Chairperson
[email protected] (309) 438-5262; fax (309) 438-8683
Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer
