Illinois Wesleyan University
Assistant Professor of Educational Studies
Illinois Wesleyan University, Bloomington, Illinois, us, 61791
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This job listing has expired and may no longer be relevant! Illinois Wesleyan University is seeking to hire an outstanding faculty member in a teaching track position at the Assistant Professor rank in Educational Studies, beginning August 2025. The ideal candidate will be knowledgeable about and committed to Culturally Responsive Teaching and Leading and the IL Comprehensive Literacy Plan. The candidate should be prepared to deliver university courses in K-12 English Language Arts, reading, and curriculum and pedagogy. Responsibilities may also include teaching the student teaching seminar and supervising student teachers. Additional qualifications include the ability to develop new courses that carry general education credit and to serve as an academic advisor. Course descriptions can be found within the University Catalog. At IWU, the teaching track focuses on developing innovative curricula and contributing to the success of students, the department, and the university. It is a renewable, nine-month appointment built on consecutive six-year contracts. Initial appointments are typically at the rank of Assistant Professor, with the possibility of promotion to Associate Professor and Professor. While not eligible for tenure, teaching track appointments support long-term engagement and professional growth. Faculty are eligible for sabbatical after successful renewal of the initial 6-year contract and every seven years thereafter. Additional benefits include modest startup funds and two course releases within the first five years of appointment. Illinois Wesleyan University is a highly selective, national liberal arts, undergraduate-only institution enrolling approximately 1,600 students annually, with a strong emphasis on teaching excellence. The Educational Studies Department is committed to social justice and teacher inquiry, working closely with students pursuing these goals. The University’s Mission Statement emphasizes social justice. The institution is an Equal Opportunity Employer Committed to Inclusive Excellence. Required Qualifications: PhD/EdD in a relevant specialization; additional graduate coursework in a second specialization is a plus. ABD candidates will be considered. Public school teaching experience. Familiarity with Illinois Professional Teaching Standards and Culturally Relevant Teaching and Leading Standards. Experience teaching undergraduate students in a liberal arts setting. Proven track record of exemplary teaching in a K-12 or undergraduate setting. How to apply
The following application materials are required: Letter of interest describing how research, teaching, and/or service prepare the candidate to address issues of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability, and other issues of marginalization (i.e., diversity, equity, and inclusion). A teaching philosophy statement with specific examples of teaching methods and approaches to working with diverse populations. Summary of course evaluations and sample syllabi, if available. Transcript of graduate training. Three letters of recommendation. Application materials should be sent electronically as PDF attachments to Dr. Leah Nillas, Dean, School of Educational Studies, c/o Meghan Phelps at mphelps@iwu.edu. Review of applications will begin after January 31, 2025.
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This job listing has expired and may no longer be relevant! Illinois Wesleyan University is seeking to hire an outstanding faculty member in a teaching track position at the Assistant Professor rank in Educational Studies, beginning August 2025. The ideal candidate will be knowledgeable about and committed to Culturally Responsive Teaching and Leading and the IL Comprehensive Literacy Plan. The candidate should be prepared to deliver university courses in K-12 English Language Arts, reading, and curriculum and pedagogy. Responsibilities may also include teaching the student teaching seminar and supervising student teachers. Additional qualifications include the ability to develop new courses that carry general education credit and to serve as an academic advisor. Course descriptions can be found within the University Catalog. At IWU, the teaching track focuses on developing innovative curricula and contributing to the success of students, the department, and the university. It is a renewable, nine-month appointment built on consecutive six-year contracts. Initial appointments are typically at the rank of Assistant Professor, with the possibility of promotion to Associate Professor and Professor. While not eligible for tenure, teaching track appointments support long-term engagement and professional growth. Faculty are eligible for sabbatical after successful renewal of the initial 6-year contract and every seven years thereafter. Additional benefits include modest startup funds and two course releases within the first five years of appointment. Illinois Wesleyan University is a highly selective, national liberal arts, undergraduate-only institution enrolling approximately 1,600 students annually, with a strong emphasis on teaching excellence. The Educational Studies Department is committed to social justice and teacher inquiry, working closely with students pursuing these goals. The University’s Mission Statement emphasizes social justice. The institution is an Equal Opportunity Employer Committed to Inclusive Excellence. Required Qualifications: PhD/EdD in a relevant specialization; additional graduate coursework in a second specialization is a plus. ABD candidates will be considered. Public school teaching experience. Familiarity with Illinois Professional Teaching Standards and Culturally Relevant Teaching and Leading Standards. Experience teaching undergraduate students in a liberal arts setting. Proven track record of exemplary teaching in a K-12 or undergraduate setting. How to apply
The following application materials are required: Letter of interest describing how research, teaching, and/or service prepare the candidate to address issues of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability, and other issues of marginalization (i.e., diversity, equity, and inclusion). A teaching philosophy statement with specific examples of teaching methods and approaches to working with diverse populations. Summary of course evaluations and sample syllabi, if available. Transcript of graduate training. Three letters of recommendation. Application materials should be sent electronically as PDF attachments to Dr. Leah Nillas, Dean, School of Educational Studies, c/o Meghan Phelps at mphelps@iwu.edu. Review of applications will begin after January 31, 2025.
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