Assistant / Associate / Professor in Science Education
Department of Curriculum & Instruction
College of Education, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Teaching Assistant Professor, Trauma-Informed Education
College of Education, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Teaching Assistant Professor, Sustainability Education
Assistant / Associate / Professor in Evaluation
Department of Educational Psychology
College of Education University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
The College of Education’s mission extends far beyond the classroom: we aim to impact people's lives locally, nationally, and globally. Our world-class faculty and students lead scholarship on critical issues in education and are committed to innovation and discovery. As a top-ranked institution, we develop and apply new pedagogies and practices that improve understanding—supporting traditional, blended, and online learning. The Education at Illinois community shares the ideals of respect for diverse ideas and social identities; dedication to community engagement; and the responsibility to make scholarship accessible and inclusive for all.
The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is a land-grant, AAU, high research activity institution. The University provides strong support for research and opportunities for collaboration with leaders across campus and in the field.
Lead the Department of Curriculum & Instruction
We invite applications and nominations for a senior scholar to lead the Department of Curriculum & Instruction and build on our historical accomplishments and current initiatives related to community and public engagement. The leader will join us in reimagining our role as university actors, catalysts, and social change agents and taking action to build a more just, liberatory, and accountable institution and world. Depending on the alignment of scholarly work and qualifications, the department head position may be combined with a named professorship in Curriculum and Instruction.
The Department comprises 26 internationally and nationally recognized tenure-track and specialized faculty from racially and linguistically diverse backgrounds who are committed to seeking deep interconnections among theory, research, and practice. Research anchors our work at the graduate level, with our intellectual contributions organized into four program areas: 1) Curriculum Research, Early Childhood Education, Aesthetics, and Teacher Education (CREATE); 2) Digital Environments for Learning, Teaching & Agency (DELTA); 3) Language and Literacy (L&L); and 4) Mathematics, Science, and Engineering (MSE). At the undergraduate level, we focus on global and local concerns of pre- and in-service teacher learning, early childhood, elementary, and secondary education, and our faculty contribute significantly to the College’s licensure and non-licensure degree programs.
The College of Education provides strong support for research through the Bureau of Educational Research, and opportunities abound for collaboration within the College as well as campuswide, focused on both school- and community-based learning settings. Faculty in the Department of Curriculum & Instruction are funded by the National Science Foundation, Institute of Education Sciences, and the U. S. Department of Education, among other external agencies and prestigious foundations.
The Department Head has the administrative support of an associate head for graduate programs, program area chairs, and an administrative assistant, and works collaboratively with the College executive leadership team.
Minimum Qualifications: We seek a nationally known scholar with effective leadership qualities who will support a strong and diverse faculty and continue to recruit and retain diverse students. The Head must possess an earned doctorate in education or a related field and demonstrate a strong record of scholarship and teaching commensurate with the position of full professor. Candidates also must have a record of promoting diversity, equity, access, and inclusion within one or more areas of their research, teaching, public engagement, or service.
Preferred Qualifications: Evidence of previous administrative experience in higher education and budget oversight is strongly preferred, as is a strong record of acquiring external funding, an understanding of the complexities of P-12 education and teacher education, a commitment to community engagement and building inclusive relationships, and experience with faculty and program development.
Salary and Starting Date: The budgeted base salary range for the position is $120,000 to $150,000 at the Full Professor level, for a nine-month service basis. As the head of the department, an administrative stipend will be added for a twelve-month service basis. Additional resources are provided for named professors. The pay offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors including (but not limited to) the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate including equivalent years in rank, training, and field or discipline; internal equity; and external market pay for comparable jobs. The proposed starting date is August 16, 2025.
Confidential inquiries about the position may be directed to Professor Kim Graber, kgraber@illinois.edu. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.
For full consideration, all application materials must be received by 6:00 pm (CST) October 13, 2024. Please create a candidate profile athttps://jobs.illinois.edu and upload a single pdf file that contains (in this order): 1) a cover letter, 2) a curriculum vitae, 3) a teaching philosophy statement (two-page single-spaced maximum), 4) a research philosophy statement (two-page single-spaced maximum), 5) one publication (published or in-press, and 6) full contact information for three references (including a note about your relationship to each) by the closing date of October 13, 2024. All requested information must be submitted in a single file for consideration.
To find out more about the resources available at the university and Urbana-Champaign community please visit these sites:
The University of Illinois must also comply with applicable federal export control laws and regulations and, as such, reserves the right to employ restricted party screening procedures for applicants.
The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.
Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodations portal, or by contacting the Accessibility & Accommodations Division of the Office for Access and Equity at 217-333-0885, or by emailing accessibility@illinois.edu.
Requisition ID: 1026492
Job Category: Faculty
Apply at: https://jobs.illinois.edu
Position: The Department of Curriculum & Instruction is seeking a faculty member at open rank (assistant, associate or full professor) level in bilingual education. This is a full-time, nine-month, tenure-line or tenured appointment depending on rank at the time of hire.
Position Description: The Department of Curriculum & Instruction possesses a long-standing reputation in the areas of bilingual education and literacy. We seek candidates with expertise in the literacy development and instruction of English learners (preschool-grade 12). Candidates will undertake a program of research that will lead to an outstanding and sustained record of scholarship and external funding. Teaching assignments will include undergraduate and graduate courses in linguistic and cultural diversity and the bilingual/ESL endorsement programs (on-campus, online, or hybrid). Successful candidates also will participate in graduate program development and in the recruitment and training of graduate students.
Qualifications: Earned doctorate in bilingual/ESL education or a related field is required. Candidates at the associate or full professor level must have an established record of research, teaching, and service to meet the University’s requirements for tenure at the appropriate rank. Candidates at the assistant professor level must have an earned doctorate at the time of hire. Candidates must demonstrate interest in working with children and families from diverse racial, ethnic, and linguistic backgrounds, as well as with children of various academic performance levels. Teaching experience (preschool-grade 12) with English learners and students from diverse populations desired.
Responsibilities: Carry out an active program of research and actively pursue external funding. Develop and teach undergraduate and graduate-level course work related to linguistic and cultural diversity, bilingual and ESL education. Advise and recruit master’s and doctoral students in bilingual education. Contribute to the ongoing development of undergraduate and graduate programs. Provide leadership and service at the national, state, and local level related to bilingual education.
Salary and Starting Date: The budgeted salary range for the position is $78,000 to $90,000 at the Assistant Professor level, $90,000 to $115,000 at the Associate Professor level, and $115,000 to $130,000 at the Full Professor level, for a nine-month service basis. The pay offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors including (but not limited to) the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate including equivalent years in rank, training, and field or discipline; internal equity; and external market pay for comparable jobs. The proposed starting date is August 16, 2025.
Application Procedure: To ensure full consideration, all required application materials must be submitted by 6:00 pm CST on October 4, 2024. Please create your candidate profile through http://jobs.illinois.edu/ and upload your application materials into one combined pdf file: cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching and research interests, and the contact information for three references. All requested information must be submitted for your application to be considered. Finalists will be asked to provide up to three examples of publications. Only applications submitted through the University of Illinois Job Board will be considered.
For questions about this search please contact the search committee chair, Dr. Mirelsie Velázquez at velazqu1@illinois.edu. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.
To find out more about the resources available at the university and Urbana-Champaign community please visit these sites:
The University of Illinois must also comply with applicable federal export control laws and regulations and, as such, reserves the right to employ restricted party screening procedures for applicants.
The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.
Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodations portal, or by contacting the Accessibility & Accommodations Division of the Office for Access and Equity at 217-333-0885, or by emailing accessibility@illinois.edu.
Requisition ID: REQUISITION.ID
Job Category: CUSTOM.JOB_CATEGORY
Apply at: https://jobs.illinois.edu
The Department of Special Education has a long history of leadership and innovation in the areas of inclusive education, advocacy, academics, and social-emotional and behavioral supports for persons with disabilities. Ranked in the top 10 best graduate programs in special education by U.S. News and World Report (2024), the department is committed to supporting disabled and non-disabled faculty, staff, and students to produce and disseminate new knowledge in special education across the lifespan through excellence in research, teaching, service, and public engagement. Our faculty employ a range of research methods, work in diverse educational and community settings, and prepare educational professionals at the graduate and undergraduate levels. Our faculty also provide leadership in national organizations and serve on editorial boards of highly-ranked journals. Current faculty research is funded with more than 16 million in federal, state, and private dollars, and promotes successful early childhood, school, and life outcomes for individuals with disabilities.
Position:
The Department of Special Education at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign invites applications for two full-time tenure-track faculty positions in special education with expertise in early childhood special education.
Position Description:
We seek candidates at the assistant/associate/full professor rank with expertise in early childhood special education. These dynamic faculty members will contribute to a rich tradition of conducting influential research; securing external grant funding; teaching undergraduate and graduate courses; mentoring and advising graduate students; and providing university, state, and professional service. Successful candidates must have a strong interest in and commitment to both research and teacher education. Successful candidates at the rank of full professor may be considered for a named professorship.
Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Salary and Starting Date: The budgeted salary range for the position is $78,000 to $90,000 at the Assistant Professor level, $90,000 to $115,000 at the Associate Professor level, and $115,000 to $130,000 at the Full Professor level, for a nine-month service basis. The salary offered to the successful candidate will be determined based on factors including (but not limited to) the experience and qualifications of the candidate including equivalent years in rank, training, and field or discipline; internal equity; and external market compensation for comparable jobs. The starting date is August 16, 2025.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES: To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by October 11, 2024, at 6:00 pm CT. All requested information must be submitted to be considered. Please create a candidate profile at https://jobs.illinois.edu. You must upload the following documents: (1) cover letter, in which evidence of required and preferred qualifications are articulated; (2) curriculum vitae; and (3) the contact information for three references. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Invitations to interview may be extended before the closing date of October 11; however, no hiring decision will be made before that date.
For further information regarding application procedures, you may contact the chair of the search committee, Dr. Jessica Hardy (jesskh@illinois.edu). For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.
To find out more about the resources available at the university and Urbana-Champaign community please visit these sites:
The University of Illinois must also comply with applicable federal export control laws and regulations and, as such, reserves the right to employ restricted party screening procedures for applicants.
The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.
Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodations portal, or by contacting the Accessibility & Accommodations Division of the Office for Access and Equity at 217-333-0885, or by emailing accessibility@illinois.edu.
The Department of Educational Psychology at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign announces a new position for an open-rank, tenure-track faculty member in program or policy evaluation with expertise in qualitative and/or mixed methods. The ideal candidate will have an emerging or established track record of published scholarship in evaluation and field experience as an evaluator. We are seeking a scholar who employs social justice approaches in educational and social inquiry (e.g., equity-focused, values-engaged, culturally responsive, decolonizing, and/or Indigenous perspectives). Other areas of interest include but are not limited to candidates who have expertise in (1) evaluation transnationally, cross-culturally, and/or outside of the United States; and (2) evaluation and research using artificial intelligence or other emergent technologies, especially with attention to their relational, ethical, and validity considerations.
Position Responsibilities and Minimum Qualifications: This is a full-time, academic year (9 months salaried over 12 months), tenured or tenure-track position. Candidates must hold an earned doctoral degree in evaluation, educational psychology, social research methodology, or a closely related field. Candidates will be expected to attract and mentor qualified graduate students, teach graduate and undergraduate courses in evaluation and qualitative or mixed methods, and provide meaningful service both within the university and in outside communities.
All successful candidates will be expected to provide evidence of teaching and mentoring ability. Competitive candidates with previous faculty positions should have experience teaching and mentoring graduate students in research methodologies and/or evaluation. In Educational Psychology at Illinois, our graduate programs reflect an apprenticeship model where students gain considerable experience in conducting evaluations and research through faculty members’ funded projects. At the Associate or Full Professor level, we are interested in a faculty member who has a solid track-record of funded projects to serve this need. At the Assistant level, we look for strong indications of the ability to secure funded projects and co-publish with graduate students.
Salary: The budgeted salary range for the position is $78,000 to $90,000 at the Assistant Professor level, $90,000 to $115,000 at the Associate Professor level, and $115,00 to $130,000 at the Full Professor level, for a 9-month service basis paid over 12 months. The pay offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors including (but not limited to) the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate including equivalent years in rank, training, and field or discipline; internal equity; and external market pay for comparable jobs.
Start Date: The proposed starting date for this position is August 16, 2025.
Application Procedure: To ensure full consideration, interested individuals should create a profile at https://jobs.illinois.edu and upload the following in one combined PDF file: a research statement (3 pages maximum), a teaching statement (2 pages maximum), a current curriculum vitae, the names and contact information of three references relevant to the position, and two writing samples. All requested information must be submitted for the application to be considered. To ensure full consideration, we ask that applications be submitted by 6:00 p.m. (CST) on October 1, 2024. Applicants may be interviewed before October 1, but no hiring decision will be made until after this date.
For more information, please go to https://education.illinois.edu/edpsy or https://education.illinois.edu/available-positions. For questions about this search please contact the search committee chair, Dr. Chris Napolitano, at cmn@illinois.edu. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.
About the College and University: The position reflects Illinois's decades of national and international leadership in evaluation theory and practice. Home to the Center for Culturally Responsive Evaluation and Assessment (CREA), the legacy and brand of evaluation at Illinois is in the development of innovative theory and methods approaches that center issues of social justice, values, validity, and cultural responsiveness in evaluation. The College of Education is consistently a top-ranked college by US News and World Report; the Department of Educational Psychology is ranked in the top ten programs, known for its groundbreaking research, inventive approaches to teaching, and service to the global community. More information about the College is available at http://education.illinois.edu. In addition to the College, there are many opportunities to collaborate on evaluation and research projects with top-ranked programs across campus, such as with the College of Engineering, School of Social Work, Human Development and Family Studies, and the College of Medicine.
To find out more about the resources available at the university and Urbana-Champaign community please visit these sites:
The University of Illinois must also comply with applicable federal export control laws and regulations and, as such, reserves the right to employ restricted party screening procedures for applicants.
The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.
Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodations portal, or by contacting the Accessibility & Accommodations Division of the Office for Access and Equity at 217-333-0885, or by emailing accessibility@illinois.edu.
Position
The Department of Curriculum & Instruction seeks applications for an open-ranked position in science education. This is a full-time, tenure-track, academic year, nine-month position. This faculty member’s primary affiliation would be within the Math, Science, and Engineering (MSE) program area. The MSE program area is one of four program areas in the Department of Curriculum & Instruction: Curriculum Research, Early Childhood Education, Aesthetics & Teacher Education (CREATE); Language & Literacy (L&L); Math, Science, and Engineering (MSE); and Digital Environments for Learning, Teaching, & Agency (DELTA).
The MSE program area focuses on research related to teaching and learning in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics). This includes scholarship focused on theories of learning in STEM domains, discourse in STEM classrooms, teacher education and STEM teaching practices, curriculum development, sociopolitical perspectives, and STEM education in informal and out-of-school contexts. MSE faculty are national and international leaders at the forefront of their fields. They prepare cutting-edge scholars who raise and address vital questions about mathematics, science, and engineering education. The MSE faculty support and encourage a wide variety of perspectives and research methodologies.
The Department of Curriculum and Instruction is ranked the 8th best graduate program in Curriculum and Instruction by US News and World Report (2024). We seek an individual who will further this tradition of excellence in research, teaching, and service in the area of science education. The specific area of interest in science education is open but we especially encourage applicants with research interests in the intersection of science education and social-justice, community-engaged scholarship, and science teaching and learning. The successful candidate will contribute to a rich tradition of conducting influential research; securing external grant funding; supporting and teaching courses in the teacher education program; teaching both face-to-face and online/hybrid courses; recruiting, mentoring and advising master’s and doctoral students; and providing university, state, and professional service.
The University of Illinois has several world-renowned departments, centers, and institutes conducting cutting-edge research in science; we encourage applicants with the desire to collaborate with faculty and research labs across our campus to conduct innovative and impactful science education research. Successful candidates will have a strong interest in and commitment to both research and teacher education, and priority will be given to candidates who have an interest in leadership opportunities within the program area and the department.
Qualifications
An earned doctorate in science education, learning sciences, curriculum and instruction, or closely related field is required before the starting date. The successful applicant at the assistant professor level will demonstrate strong potential for developing an independent research program in science education and strong accomplishments in teaching. The successful applicant at the associate or full levels will have a track record of sustained productivity in a significant program of research in science education, including a consistent record of peer-reviewed publications, success in securing external funding, leadership experience, and a strong and successful graduate and undergraduate teaching and mentoring record. Candidates at all levels should have a commitment to equity in teaching and research. Experience teaching in a K-12 setting is considered highly valuable.
Salary and Starting Date
The budgeted salary range for the position is $78,000 to $90,000 at the Assistant Professor level, $90,000 to $115,000 at the Associate Professor level, and $115,000 to $130,000 at the Full Professor level, for a nine-month service basis. The pay offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors including (but not limited to) the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate including equivalent years in rank, training, and field or discipline; internal equity; and external market pay for comparable jobs. The proposed starting date is August 16, 2025.
Application Procedure
To ensure full consideration, all required application materials must be submitted by 6:00 pm CST on October 4, 2024. Please create your candidate profile through http://jobs.illinois.edu/ and upload your application materials into one combined pdf file: cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching and research interests, and the contact information for three references. All requested information must be submitted for your application to be considered. Finalists will be asked to provide up to three examples of publications. Only applications submitted through the University of Illinois Job Board will be considered.
For questions about this search please contact the search committee chair, Dr. Robb Lindgren at robblind@illinois.edu. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.
The University of Illinois must also comply with applicable federal export control laws and regulations and, as such, reserves the right to employ restricted party screening procedures for applicants.
The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.
Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodations portal, or by contacting the Accessibility & Accommodations Division of the Office for Access and Equity at 217-333-0885, or by emailing accessibility@illinois.edu.
Position Description: The Department of Curriculum & Instruction and Department of Special Education are collaborating to offer an online master’s degree concentration in Trauma-Informed Education. We seek a colleague who will join the College of Education to engage in teaching that will create transformative learning experiences for students and impact society. We seek candidates with expertise in Trauma-Informed Education or a related field. Teaching assignments will primarily include courses in equity-centered trauma-informed education that are required for the Trauma-Informed Education concentration in the online master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction. Additional Curriculum & Instruction and Special Education courses will be assigned based on the candidate’s additional areas of expertise. The additional courses may be face-to-face or online.
Qualifications: An earned PhD in education or a related field is required. Experience in the use of technology for instructional delivery, including online course delivery, is required.
Preferred Experience: We prefer candidates who have the following qualifications: (1) earned doctorate with a research focus in Trauma-Informed Education or related area; (2) teaching experience in PreK-12th grades; (3) significant experience in multicultural and diverse educational settings; (4) demonstrated commitment to teacher education and professional development; (5) prior university teaching experience; (6) expertise in additional content areas (i.e., literacy, math, science, social studies or special education); and (7) experience with Canvas.
Responsibilities: Our new colleague will be expected to (1) develop and teach master’s level courses related to equity-centered, trauma-informed education; (2) contribute to the development of undergraduate programs in Trauma-Informed Education; and (3) teach additional courses in Curriculum and Instruction or Special Education based on the candidate’s areas of expertise, (4) provide service at state and local levels related to trauma-informed education.
Salary and Starting Date: The budgeted salary range for the position is $68,000 - $80,000. The pay offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors including (but not limited to) the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate including equivalent years in rank, training, and field or discipline; internal equity; and external market pay for comparable jobs. The proposed starting date is August 16, 2025.
For full consideration, all application materials must be received by 6:00 p.m. (CST) on October 4, 2024. Please create a candidate profile at https://jobs.illinois.edu and upload one pdf file that contains (in this order) a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, and full contact information for three references by October 4, 2024. The cover letter should include a teaching statement which addresses the following:
All requested information must be submitted in a single file for consideration. Please contact Dr. Lynn Burdick, Director of Trauma-Informed Education, with any questions at lburdick@illinois.edu. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.
To find out more about the resources available at the university and Urbana-Champaign community please visit these sites:
The University of Illinois must also comply with applicable federal export control laws and regulations and, as such, reserves the right to employ restricted party screening procedures for applicants.
The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.
Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodations portal, or by contacting the Accessibility & Accommodations Division of the Office for Access and Equity at 217-333-0885, or by emailing accessibility@illinois.edu.
Position: The Department of Education Policy, Organization & Leadership is seeking a full-time, on campus Teaching Assistant Professor. This is a full-time, nine-month, non-tenure-track position with an additional summer month appointment, as needed.
Position Description: The Education Policy, Leadership & Organization possesses an outstanding reputation in the area of education policy, interdisciplinary research, and social justice. We seek a colleague who will join our department and College of Education to coordinate and monitor the implementation of the field study placement for our new Sustainability Education online certificate programs. Candidates will also teach Environmental and Sustainability Education related courses.
Required Qualifications:
An earned doctoral degree in education is required.
Preferred Qualifications:
Responsibilities:
Salary and Starting Date: The budgeted salary range for the position is $68,0000 to $80,000. The pay offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors including (but not limited to) the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate including equivalent years in rank, training, and field or discipline; internal equity; and external market pay for comparable jobs. The proposed starting date is January 16, 2025, or soon thereafter.
For full consideration, all application materials must be received by October 1, 2024 at 6:00 pm CST. Please create a candidate profile at https://jobs.illinois.edu and upload one pdf file that contains (in this order) a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, and full contact information for three references by the closing date. All requested information must be submitted in a single file for consideration.
Please contact Samantha Lindgren, the search chair, with any questions at salindgr@illinois.edu. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.
To find out more about the resources available at the university and Urbana-Champaign community please visit these sites:
The University of Illinois must also comply with applicable federal export control laws and regulations and, as such, reserves the right to employ restricted party screening procedures for applicants.
The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.
Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodations portal, or by contacting the Accessibility & Accommodations Division of the Office for Access and Equity at 217-333-0885, or by emailing accessibility@illinois.edu.
The Department of Special Education has a long history of leadership and innovation in the areas of inclusive education, advocacy, academics, and social-emotional and behavioral supports for persons with disabilities. Ranked as the 8th best program in special education by U.S. News and World Report (2024), the department is committed to the production and dissemination of new knowledge in special education across the lifespan through excellence in research, teaching, service, and public engagement. Faculty and graduate students in the Department work in diverse educational and community settings, and prepare educational professionals at the undergraduate, masters, doctoral, and post-doctoral levels. Our faculty also provide leadership in national organizations and serve on editorial boards of highly-ranked journals. Current faculty research is funded with more than 16 million in federal, state, and private dollars, and promotes successful early childhood, school, and life outcomes for individuals with disabilities.
Position: We seek a full-time, 9-month specialized faculty member appointed as a Lecturer. This is a promotion-accruing non-tenure track position, renewable contingent upon performance reviews.
Position Description: In the Department of Special Education, specialized faculty with the title of Lecturer are engaged primarily in providing classroom instruction, although they may have ancillary service or administrative duties. These faculty members typically have an apportionment of 80% teaching and 20% service, which includes a teaching load of 4 courses per semester (8 per year). We are particularly interested in candidates who can teach, in both online and face-to-face formats, a wide range of undergraduate and graduate special education courses (PreK-High School).
Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Salary and Starting Date: The budgeted salary range for the position is $68,000 to $75,000 for a 9-month service basis. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors including (but not limited to) the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate including equivalent years in rank, training, and field or discipline; internal equity; and external market pay for comparable jobs. The proposed starting date is August 16, 2025.
Applications: To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by October 25, 2024 at 6:00 pm CST. All requested information must be submitted to be considered. Please create a candidate profile at https://jobs.illinois.edu. You must upload the following documents: (1) cover letter, in which evidence of required and preferred qualifications are articulated; (2) teaching statement that articulates your teaching philosophy and evidence of effective college teaching; (3) curriculum vitae; and (4) the contact information for three references. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Invitations to interview may be extended before the closing date of October 25; however, no hiring decision will be made before that date.
For further information regarding application procedures, you may contact the chair of the search committee, Dr. Amber Ray (amberray@illinois.edu). For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.
The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is one of the leading public universities in the world, with a student enrollment of more than 50,000 and nearly 3,000 faculty. The campus is renowned for creating architectural accessibility (curb cuts were born here), wheelchair athletics, and accessible higher education for individuals with disabilities. Our vibrant and diverse community of 130,000 offers the residential advantages of a medium-sized university city, excellent cultural opportunities, and a high quality of life, with a cost of living lower than the U.S. average. The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign assists faculty spouses and partners seeking employment in the area. To find out more about the resources available at the university and Urbana-Champaign community, please visit these sites:
The University of Illinois must also comply with applicable federal export control laws and regulations and, as such, reserves the right to employ restricted party screening procedures for applicants.
The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.
Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodations portal, or by contacting the Accessibility & Accommodations Division of the Office for Access and Equity at 217-333-0885, or by emailing accessibility@illinois.edu.
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