Assistant Professor of Educational Studies
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 2024. The ideal candidate will be
conversant about and committed to culturally responsive teaching and be prepared to deliver courses in K-12 school curriculum and pedagogy,
lead our student teaching seminar, and supervise student teaching . Additional qualifications include the ability to develop new courses
that carry general education credit and to serve as academic advisor. Course descriptions can be found within the University Catalog.
At IWU, the teaching track
focuses on developing innovative curricula as well as contributing to the success of students, the department, and the university. It is a
renewable, nine-month appointment built on consecutive six-year contracts. Typically, initial appointments are at the rank of Assistant
Professor, with the possibility of promotion to the ranks of Associate Professor and Professor. While not eligible for tenure, appointments
on the teaching track are designed to support long-term engagement and professional growth. Teaching track faculty are eligible for
sabbatical following the successful renewal of the initial 6-year contract and every seven years thereafter. Additional benefits for the
position include the possibility of modest startup funds and two course releases to be taken in the first five years of appointment.
Illinois Wesleyan University is a highly-selective, national, liberal arts, undergraduate-only institution that enrolls ~1600 students
each year, where teaching excellence is highly emphasized. The Educational Studies Department is deeply committed to promoting social
justice and teacher inquiry and works closely with students as they pursue these aims. The University, which articulates social justice in
its Mission Statement, is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Committed to Inclusive Excellence.
Required Qualifications:
PhD/EdD in a relevant specialization
with possible additional graduate coursework in a second specialization. ABD 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
Demonstrated track record
of exemplary teaching in a K-12 setting or at the undergraduate level
The following application materials
are required:
Letter of interest describing how research, teaching, and/or service has provided preparation
for contributing to our commitment to address issues of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability, and/or other issues of historical
marginalization (i.e., diversity, equity and inclusion)
A teaching philosophy statement explaining teaching experience,
including specific examples of teaching methods and approaches to working with diverse populations
A curriculum vita
Summary of course evaluations and sample syllabi, if available
A transcript of one’s graduate
training
Three letters of recommendation
Application materials should be sent electronically as Word or
PDF attachments to Professor Leah Nillas, Chair, Department of Educational Studies c/o Stephanie Porter, [email protected]. A review of applications will commence after October 31st and will
be ongoing until the position is filled.
Or Illinois Wesleyan University is strongly committed to recruiting, supporting and fostering a diverse, inclusive and civil community of outstanding faculty, staff and students. We seek candidates who have a demonstrated commitment to supporting and further building our community in these dimensions. Illinois Wesleyan University is an EEO Employer.
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