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Assistant Professor of Education
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Assistant Professor of Education – Lake Forest College
Lake Forest College invites candidates with a secondary education background to apply for a tenure‑track appointment in a highly successful, rigorous liberal arts teacher licensure program, beginning in fall 2026. The successful candidate will also support Education students across licensure programs for all grade levels – PK‑12, elementary, middle‑school, and secondary education.
Responsibilities
Teach a wide variety of course offerings in areas such as secondary teaching methods (both general and discipline‑specific) and educational foundations.
Advising students, assessing teacher candidate portfolios, and supervising clinical student teaching and pre‑student teaching practicum placements in a variety of clinical settings.
Required Qualifications
A doctorate in education. ABD is acceptable if degree is conferred prior to the start of the 26‑27 academic year. Please indicate degree completion date in cover letter.
Multiple years of successful teaching experience in secondary content area classrooms.
Strong background in secondary discipline‑specific pedagogy, differentiated instruction, and culturally responsive teaching (see Illinois CRTL standards).
Demonstrated experience and deep familiarity with the structures, practices, and daily operations of U.S. high schools.
Strong teaching experience or potential at the college level.
Commitment to the Culturally Responsive Teaching and Leading Standards adopted by the Illinois State Board of Education (see Illinois CRTL standards).
Commitment to principles of non‑discrimination and compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local anti‑discrimination laws.
Demonstrated or strong potential for scholarly productivity.
Appreciable interest in working in PK‑12 partnerships in culturally and linguistically diverse settings in a variety of Chicagoland area school districts.
Demonstrated commitment to collegial collaboration to sustain our excellent reputation for teaching and supervision in our PK‑12 licensure programs in a liberal arts, residential college setting.
Preferred Qualifications
Bilingual/multilingual background.
Experience in ESL, bilingual education, and/or special education.
A desire to participate in school‑reform initiatives and/or discourse.
Active membership and demonstrated or potential for leadership in relevant scholarly communities.
Application Process By September 15, 2025, please submit the following to educsearch@lakeforest.edu:
Letter of application
Curriculum vitae
A narrative addressing how the Lake Forest College Department of Education’s conceptual framework and the Illinois CRTL standards align with the applicant’s teaching philosophy
Letters of recommendation will be requested from those who are chosen for first‑round interviews.
Salary and Benefits Salary range: $67,000 – $70,000. Benefits can be found at www.lakeforest.edu/offices-and-departments/human-resources/employee-benefits.
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Education and Training
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Responsibilities
Teach a wide variety of course offerings in areas such as secondary teaching methods (both general and discipline‑specific) and educational foundations.
Advising students, assessing teacher candidate portfolios, and supervising clinical student teaching and pre‑student teaching practicum placements in a variety of clinical settings.
Required Qualifications
A doctorate in education. ABD is acceptable if degree is conferred prior to the start of the 26‑27 academic year. Please indicate degree completion date in cover letter.
Multiple years of successful teaching experience in secondary content area classrooms.
Strong background in secondary discipline‑specific pedagogy, differentiated instruction, and culturally responsive teaching (see Illinois CRTL standards).
Demonstrated experience and deep familiarity with the structures, practices, and daily operations of U.S. high schools.
Strong teaching experience or potential at the college level.
Commitment to the Culturally Responsive Teaching and Leading Standards adopted by the Illinois State Board of Education (see Illinois CRTL standards).
Commitment to principles of non‑discrimination and compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local anti‑discrimination laws.
Demonstrated or strong potential for scholarly productivity.
Appreciable interest in working in PK‑12 partnerships in culturally and linguistically diverse settings in a variety of Chicagoland area school districts.
Demonstrated commitment to collegial collaboration to sustain our excellent reputation for teaching and supervision in our PK‑12 licensure programs in a liberal arts, residential college setting.
Preferred Qualifications
Bilingual/multilingual background.
Experience in ESL, bilingual education, and/or special education.
A desire to participate in school‑reform initiatives and/or discourse.
Active membership and demonstrated or potential for leadership in relevant scholarly communities.
Application Process By September 15, 2025, please submit the following to educsearch@lakeforest.edu:
Letter of application
Curriculum vitae
A narrative addressing how the Lake Forest College Department of Education’s conceptual framework and the Illinois CRTL standards align with the applicant’s teaching philosophy
Letters of recommendation will be requested from those who are chosen for first‑round interviews.
Salary and Benefits Salary range: $67,000 – $70,000. Benefits can be found at www.lakeforest.edu/offices-and-departments/human-resources/employee-benefits.
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Education and Training
Online Audio and Video Media
#J-18808-Ljbffr