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  • Clinical Instructor
    School & Community Experiences
    College of Education, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Professor and Head
    Department of Curriculum & Instruction

    College of Education, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Great Minds Think Education at ILLINOIS
    Join a premier network of transformational educators.

    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.

    Clinical Instructor - School & Community Experiences
    School & Community Experiences

    The School and Community Experiences, in the College of Education, at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, seeks Clinical Instructors to serve as direct supervisors of teacher candidates during their field experiences. These part-time positions will be between zero to 80% time, depending on the load. The Clinical Instructors are responsible for coordination of the overall supervision throughout the semester.

    Clinical supervisors make classroom observations of the student teachers and offer support and guidance to the cooperating teachers. The supervisor is also the major communication link between the placement school and the College of Education. Supervisors will meet regularly with School and Community Experiences (SCE) staff and have frequent communications with the methods instructors.

    1. Serving as liaison among student teachers, cooperating teachers, course instructors, and SCE staff.
    2. Observing student teachers during the field experience. The clinical instructor will also conduct goal-setting, pre-observation, and reflective post-observation conferences. A minimum of formal observations will be made for each placement experience.
    3. Providing oral and written feedback to teacher candidates after each formal observation.
    4. Stimulating reflective thinking about teacher candidates’ objectives, goals, strategies, and progress.
    5. Working collaboratively with cooperating teachers and SCE staff to enact established remediation processes for teacher candidates who need assistance in order to successfully complete program expectations.
    6. Coordinating the evaluation of teacher candidates with the cooperating teachers and the teacher candidate himself/herself.
    7. Facilitating seminars for teacher candidates in select geographic areas, as requested.

    Minimum Qualifications

    • Master’s degree or higher in education; or extensive previous clinical supervision experience or specialized training in high-needs content areas
    • Teacher licensure
    • Minimum of three (3) years of classroom teaching

    Preferred Qualifications

    • Considerable classroom teaching experience preferred

    Application Procedures & Deadline Information

    To ensure full consideration, please create your candidate profile at http://jobs.illinos.edu and upload a cover letter that addresses your interest in supervising as a Clinical Instructor, area(s) of expertise, possible courses or content areas for which you are qualified, resume, and the name, address, and phone numbers of three references. To ensure full consideration, complete applications must be submitted by 6:00 pm on October 15, 2024, for the Spring 2025 semester and by 6:00 pm on June 15, 2025 for Fall 2025 semester.

    For further information regarding the position, you may contact Cara Gutzmer at caraknox@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.


    Requisition ID:1027069
    Job Category: Faculty
    Apply at: https://jobs.illinois.edu

    Professor and Head
    Department of Curriculum & Instruction

    College of Education, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    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

    Assistant / Associate / Professor in Bilingual EducationDepartment of Curriculum & Instruction
    College of Education, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    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

    Assistant / Associate / Full Professor in Early Childhood
    Department of Special Education

    College of Education, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    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

    • A doctorate in special education or a related field (by date of hire) with expertise in one or more of the following areas:
    • Culturally responsive practices in early childhood (birth to age 6)
    • Supports for children birth to 3 with disabilities or delays (e.g., early intervention, Early Head Start, home visiting programs)
    • Family-centered practices for children birth to third grade
    • Workforce development in inclusive early childhood (birth to third grade) settings (e.g., personnel preparation, professional development, leadership practices)
    • For hire at the assistant level, the potential for a line of research with a strong and sustained record of scholarship and the potential for external funding. For hire at the associate/full level, an established line of research with a strong and sustained record of scholarship and external funding.
    • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
    • Evidence of how professional experience in early childhood (e.g., as a teacher, early intervention provider, home visitor, etc.) manifests in ongoing research, teaching, service, and/or public engagement.
    • Examples of effective university teaching.
    • Experience addressing and advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in research, teaching, service, and/or public engagement.
    • Commitment to engaging and effectively collaborating with faculty, staff, and students.

    Preferred Qualifications

    • Evidence of successful external grant proposal submission and funding as a principal investigator.
    • Evidence of interdisciplinary collaboration through research, teaching, and service, and/or public engagement.
    • Evidence of professional service.
    • Experience leading and managing teams (e.g., research lab, grant).

    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


    Requisition ID: 1026494
    Job Category: Faculty
    Apply at: https://jobs.illinois.edu

    Assistant / Associate / Professor in Science Education
    Department of Curriculum & Instruction

    College of Education, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    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.

    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: 1026495
    Job Category: Faculty
    Apply at: https://jobs.illinois.edu

    Teaching Assistant Professor, Trauma-Informed Education
    Department of Curriculum & Instruction
    College of Education, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    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:

    • Your interest in the position
    • Your teaching philosophy
    • How you create an engaging online learning environment

    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.


    Requisition ID: 1026497
    Job Category: Faculty
    Apply at: https://jobs.illinois.edu

    Lecturer
    Department of Special Education

    College of Education, 
    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    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

    • A doctorate in Special Education or a related field
    • Successful record of college teaching
    • Excellent oral and written communication skills
    • Commitment to engaging and effectively collaborating with faculty, staff, and students

    Preferred Qualifications

    • Experience teaching online and face-to-face courses
    • K-12 teaching experience
    • Experience addressing and advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in research, teaching, service, and/or public engagement.
    • Evidence of professional service

    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.


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    Job Category: Faculty
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