Assistant/Associate Professor Foundations of Education
Illinois State University - Normal, IL
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This job was posted by : For more information, please see: Job Summary 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 the Foundations of Education. 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. 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. 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. Additional Information 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, the academic community for this position within the department. 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 ground in Carnegie Project on the Education Doctorate with Experienced Membership classification. For more information about our program visit: [ 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 States Metrics of Excellence at IllinoisState.edu/Points of Pride. 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 Insurances International Headquarters, Central Illinois Regional Airport, and electric truck manufacturer Rivian Motors. The community has distinguished itself for its outstandin 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 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 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 States campus. For more information on our community, visit . Salary Rate / Pay Rate Commensurate with experience and qualifications Work Hours Varies Proposed Starting Date 8/16/2025 Required Applicant Documents 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 6) The names and contact details
Created: 2024-09-23