Faculty Positions
TITLE: Visiting Assistant Professor, Educational Leadership
Start date: August 16, 2012
POSITION DESCRIPTION: The Department of Educational Leadership at the University of Illinois Springfield is seeking outstanding candidates for a Visiting Assistant Professor position with an earned doctorate from an accredited university in an education-related field (Ed.D. or Ph.D.) such as educational leadership, education technology, and/or teacher leadership. Preference will be given to candidates with the following: university teaching experience, online teaching and course development, educational technology or English as a Second Language (ESL) application and development, and experience in the education leadership field with Illinois administrative certification. The primary teaching assignments may include some combination of the following courses: Foundation of Teacher Leadership (online), Teacher Leadership (online), Instructional Design/Curriculum; Supervision of Instruction, Organizational Leadership, Technology, English as a Second Language, Internship, and Capstone course. The university emphasizes excellence in teaching, but faculty are also expected to provide a balance of service and scholarship activities. The general teaching load is three courses per semester. Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.
CAMPUS: Located in the state capital, the University of Illinois Springfield is one of three campuses of the University of Illinois. The UIS campus serves approximately 5,000 students in 23 undergraduate and 21 graduate degree programs. The academic curriculum of the campus emphasizes a strong liberal arts core, an array of professional programs, extensive opportunities in experiential education, and a broad engagement in public affairs issues of the day. The campus offers many small classes, substantial student-faculty interaction, and a rapidly evolving technology enhanced learning environment. Its diverse student body includes traditional, non-traditional, and international students. Twenty-five percent of majors are in 17 undergraduate and graduate online degree programs and the campus has received several national awards for its implementation of online learning. UIS faculty are committed teachers, active scholars, and professionals in service to society. You are encouraged to visit the university web page at http://www.uis.edu and the department web page at http://www.uis.edu/edl.
APPLICATION: Interested, qualified candidates should send letters of application highlighting the above requirements, a current curriculum vita, and three letters of reference to:
Department of Educational Leadership Search Committee
University of Illinois Springfield
One University Plaza MS BRK 377
Springfield IL 62703
Screening of applicants begins November 16, 2011 and will continue until the position is filled.
UIS is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer with a strong institutional commitment to recruitment and retention of a diverse and inclusive campus community. Women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.