Assistant/Associate Professor in Elementary/Middle Level Science Illinois State University – Normal/Bloomington School of Teaching and Learning
Elementary/Middle Level Science Education Illinois State University, School of Teaching and Learning, is pleased to announce a vacancy for a tenure track position in Elementary/Middle Level Science Education at the Assistant or Associate Professor rank. The appointment will commence on August 17, 2015. The primary teaching assignment will be teaching undergraduate Science Education courses in the School of Teaching and Learning with the potential to teach graduate courses. The candidate should possess experience working in collaborative partnerships with public school professionals or demonstrate the skills to develop this experience. The candidate is expected to demonstrate an ability to maintain a consistent record of high quality scholarship.
Required Qualifications:
• Terminal degree or ABD with a completion date prior to faculty appointment • Minimum of 3 years teaching experience in 1st - 8th grade • Demonstrated potential for scholarly research
Preferred Qualifications:
• Degree(s) in a science content area
• Established record of scholarship and experience working with undergraduate and graduate students
• Experience with obtaining external funding to support research
• Experience in providing professional development to elementary and/or middle level teachers
• Experience teaching and supervising undergraduate students preparing to teach in 1st through 8th grades
• Experience with the following: NGSS and Common Core Standards.
The School:
The School of Teaching and Learning faculty is a vibrant group of diverse, high-quality scholars and educators who are committed to innovative pedagogies and developing leadership in education. The University has been training teachers for the classroom both within the state of Illinois as well as outside the state boundaries for 157 years. University lab schools and local school partnerships offer opportunities for authentic and connected classroom experiences to enhance preparation of pre-service teacher education. The faculty of the School of Teaching & Learning is committed to continuing its leadership role at the state, national and international levels. The School has thirty-five full-time, tenure-track faculty in teacher education programs at the undergraduate, masters, and doctoral levels who work collaboratively with colleagues in four other Colleges on campus, with public schools, and with community.
The University Community:
Illinois State University is a doctoral-granting institution with an enrollment of approximately 20,150 students. Illinois State University is Illinois’ first public university, founded in 1857 to educate the state’s teachers. The University is located in Normal/Bloomington, Illinois, a community of over 100,000, located at the crossroads of the Midwest. Illinois State University is located within three hours of Chicago, St. Louis, and Indianapolis.
Application Process:
Initial review of applications will begin October 15, 2014 and continue until the position is filled. To assure full consideration, submit a letter listing five references (specifically, names, addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses), and a curriculum vita. Please send all materials (hard copies or electronic files are acceptable) to:
Dr. Tony Lorsbach, Interim Director
c/o Mrs. Francess Harris
Office Manager, School of Teaching & Learning Campus Box 5330, Illinois State University Normal, IL 61790-5330 or fharris@illinoisstate.edu for electronic submissions
