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Title: Instructional Assistant Professor and Clinical Assistant Professor-Creating a Pool-TCH
Employee Classification: Instructional Asst Professor
Division Name: Academic Affairs
College/Unit: College of Education
Department: School of Teaching and Learning
Campus Location: Normal, IL

Job Summary

The School of Teaching and Learning seeks to build a pool of non-tenure-track instructors, clinical instructors, and/or student teaching supervisor applicants to be drawn from during the 2025-2026 academic year. Applications are accepted continuously and reviewed as vacancies become available. There may not be an actual vacancy at the time you apply. Positions are part-time and may only be for one semester at a time, depending on School needs. These positions are represented by the Illinois State University Education Association and may have associated dues or fees.

Course Instructors:
All applicants with Early Childhood, Elementary, Elementary Bilingual/ESL, Middle Level and Secondary teaching experience are encouraged to apply. Needs within the School of Teaching and Learning vary by semester. Current needs include:

Early Childhood: literacy, science, social studies
Elementary: generalist, literacy, science, social studies
Elementary Bilingual/ESL: generalist
Secondary: generalist, literacy

Clinical Course Instructors:
Mentoring experience is preferred. Clinical Course Instructors are required to visit placement schools, observe and support both teacher candidates and cooperating teachers. Clinical course requirements for on-campus teaching vary by program (early childhood, elementary, middle level), and collaboration with other clinical block instructors is required.

Student Teaching Supervisors:
Mentoring experience is preferred. Supervisors are required to visit placement schools, observe student teachers, provide seminars related to current trends in education, and be available as a mentor to student teachers and cooperating teachers. Supervisors are assigned particular regions and may mentor student teachers from the following programs: early childhood, elementary, elementary bilingual/ESL, and middle level. We are currently seeking to build pools in the Chicago and surrounding areas and in Central Illinois. Supervisors may be asked to observe in locations up to an hour's drive from their home for the duration of a semester.

University Benefit Highlights:

- Insurance benefits, including health, dental, vision, and life (eligibility determination)
- Retirement and supplemental retirement planning options
- Tuition waiver benefits available to staff as well as their eligible dependents
- Paid benefit 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: https://hr.illinoisstate.edu/benefits/

Additional Information

The School of Teaching and Learning is home to four undergraduate teacher preparation programs and three graduate programs. In addition, students from every undergraduate teacher preparation program take courses within our school.

We take great pride in providing personal attention to students as we prepare them to take their place as teacher leaders in the nation's schools, as is evident in our mission statement. All programs in the school are fully accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP), and the Illinois State Board of Education.

Illinois State University: Illinois State University http://www.illinoisstate.edu, founded in 1857, is the oldest public university in Illinois. There are approximately 21,000 students in the six colleges of Illinois State University. In our most recent strategic plan Educate ∙ Connect ∙ Elevate, we have committed our resources to realizing seven core values: Learning and Scholarship, Diversity and Inclusion, Respect, Collaboration, Individualized Attention, Civic Engagement, 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. Also visit the University’s metrics of excellence at (http://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. SmartAsset ranked Bloomington IL, in the top 20 of the most livable cities in the U.S. (2022). Zippia named Bloomington, IL, as #1 on their “Happiest Cities” list (2020), and Best Choice Schools listed the area on its “30 Small College Towns with Great Quality of Life” (2020). 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 the Amtrak located 1 block from ISU’s campus. For more information on our community, please visit (http://visitbn.org/).

Salary Rate / Pay Rate

With a non-terminal degree on a full-time contract, starting at $5000 per month commensurate with experience and qualifications. Part-time contracts prorated to the amount of time contracted (FTE).

With a terminal degree on a full-time contract, starting at $5500 per month commensurate with experience and qualifications.  Part-time contracts prorated to the amount of time contracted (FTE).

Required Qualifications

1. Master's degree or higher required.
2. Three years teaching experience and/or related professional education experience.
3. A commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in education and teacher preparation.
4. State law mandates demonstrable oral proficiency in the English language as a requirement for this position.

Preferred Qualifications

1. College teaching experience.
2. Mentoring experience.
3. Proficiency in technology.

Work Hours

Varies

Proposed Starting Date

TBD

Required Applicant Documents

1) C.V.
2) Cover Letter
3) Reference List (at least three professional references and contact information)

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"

Optional Applicant Documents

Certification of Retirement Annuity (required for SURS annuitants only)

Please Note: These documents may be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior to clicking on "Apply"

Special Instructions for Applicants

Applications will be reviewed as vacancies become available.

Applicants for this position must be authorized to work in the U.S. without ISU sponsorship.  Sponsorship for work authorization will not be considered for this position.

Contact Information for Applicants

For questions about student teaching supervision:
Beth Hildenbrand
bmhilde@ilstu.edu

For HR questions:
Michelle Klunke
msklunk@ilstu.edu

Important Information for Applicants

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 (309) 438-3383. 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 (309) 438-8311.