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Title: Assistant/Associate Professor PK-12 Leadership and Administration
Division Name: Academic Affairs
College/Unit: College of Education
Department: Educational Administration & Foundations
Campus Location: Normal, IL

Job Summary

To demonstrate its commitment to our core values, ISU has committed $4.5 million over a five-year period (2022-2027) to develop an incentive program to candidates who advance our commitment to fostering an inclusive environment characterized by cultural understanding and engagement, ethical behavior, and a commitment to social justice.

The Department of Educational Administration and Foundations/College of Education invites applications for one tenure-track position beginning August 16, 2025. We are seeking qualified candidates in PK12 leadership.

Responsibilities include scholarly research/publishing, effective undergraduate and graduate teaching, and service. The normal teaching load is nine credit hours per semester. The individual in this position is thus expected to teach 3 courses each semester in the Department of Educational Administration and Foundations/College of Education.

The position is a nine-month, tenure-track appointment with the possibility of summer teaching. Salary and rank are commensurate with qualifications and experience. The locus of annual evaluation, tenure, and promotion in rank will be in the Department of Educational Administration and Foundations/College of Education. A comprehensive benefits package is included.

Department of Educational Administration and Foundations/College of Education are committed to increasing faculty who promote equity, diversity and inclusion in their teaching, research, and service. ISU recognizes that a diverse faculty, staff, and student body enriches the educational experiences of the entire campus and greater community. Candidates must have a demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion in teaching, research, and service. ISU is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive academic environment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.

Additional Information

The Department of Educational Administration and Foundations/College of Education (EAF/COE) has built a strong reputation for scholarly work in educational leadership and policy analysis. We support teacher education with undergraduate courses in educational foundations. At the graduate level, we offer master's degrees in college student personnel and PK12 principalship, and Ph.D. programs in Leadership, Equity, and Inquiry (LEI) and Higher Education Administration (HE Admin), and an Ed.D. in PK12 leadership. The Ed.D. we offer is affiliated with the Carnegie Project for the Education Doctorate (CPED): [https://www.cpedinitiative.org/], the University Council for Educational Administration (UCEA): [https://www.ucea.org/], and the International Council of Professors of Educational Leadership (ICPEL) [https://www.icpel.org/about-us.html], including state, regional, and national affiliations many scholarly and professional organizations. Our PK12 leadership programs leadership include courses leading to Illinois certification for the principalship, superintendency, and chief school business official. We are engaged with state and national organizations, including the Illinois Principals Association, the Illinois Association of School Administrators, the Illinois School Board Association, and the Illinois Association of School Business Officials.
For more information about our program visit: [https://education.illinoisstate.edu/academics/educational-administration-foundations/]

Illinois State University, IllinoisState.edu , was founded in 1857 as Illinois’ first public university. We enroll approximately 21,000 students in six colleges. Our new strategic plan, Excellence by Design: 2024-2029, lists our seven core values: Excellence in Teaching, Learning, and Scholarship; Individualized Attention; Equity, Diversity, Access, and Belonging; Collaboration; Community and Civic Engagement; Respect; and Integrity. By acting on these values, we create a learning environment that results in our university being the first-choice public university in Illinois for high-achieving, motivated students who seek an individualized educational experience combined with the resources of a large university. Learn more about Illinois State’s Metrics of Excellence at IllinoisState.edu/PointsofPride .

Bloomington-Normal: Illinois State University is located in the growing twin cities of Bloomington and Normal, with a metro population of approximately 172,000. The community is also home to Illinois Wesleyan University, Heartland Community College, St. Joseph Medical Center, Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Country Financial, State Farm Insurance’s International Headquarters, Central Illinois Regional Airport, and electric truck manufacturer Rivian Motors. The community has distinguished itself for its outstanding school systems, high level of educational attainment, parks and recreation, health care, vibrant fine arts scene, job growth, economic opportunity, historic sites, and low crime rates. Bloomington made Livability’s top 100 Best Places to Live (2024) and ranked No. 3 on College Values Online’s list of Best Small College Towns in America (2024). Bloomington-Normal is conveniently located about two hours from Chicago and St. Louis, three hours from Indianapolis, and an hour each from Peoria, Champaign-Urbana, Decatur, and Springfield. Many of these locations are accessible from Bloomington-Normal via Amtrak, located one block from Illinois State’s campus. For more information on our community, visit visitbn.org.

Salary Rate / Pay Rate

Commensurate with experience and qualifications

Required Qualifications

1) Have an earned doctorate (Ph.D. or Ed.D.) in educational leadership or related field; however, exceptional A.B.D. candidates will also be considered with an expected completion of their doctoral degree before May 15, 2025.
2) Have at least three years of leadership experience in a PK12 educational setting.
3) Have a demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion in their teaching, research, and service through: a) the ability to work with, and be sensitive to, the educational needs of students from diverse populations including prior experience teaching and/or mentoring students from diverse cultural backgrounds; b) intellectual contributions in the areas of diversity, inclusion, and education of culturally diverse and underserved populations; c) demonstrated ability to work collegially with a campus community from diverse cultural backgrounds.
4) Be able to demonstrate oral proficiency in the English language as a requirement for this position, as mandated by state law.

Work Hours

Varies

Proposed Starting Date

8/16/2025

Required Applicant Documents

1) Letter of application
2) A 1-2 page statement on how your teaching, research, and service demonstrate a commitment to EDI based on ISU's definitions of equity, diversity, and inclusion. Examples might include scholarly work, efforts to improve access to education for underrepresented individuals or groups, or other contributions to diverse communities
3) A 1-2 page teaching philosophy
4) Research agenda
5) Curriculum vitae
6) The names and contact details of three references

Please Note: These documents are required to be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior to clicking on "Apply"

Special Instructions for Applicants

Review of applications will begin November 1, 2024, and continue until the position is filled.

Contact Information for Applicants

ISU PK-12 Search Committee
Linda Wall
Assistant to the EAF Chairperson
lafarre@ilstu.edu

Important Information for Applicants

This position is subject to a criminal background investigation and if applicable, an employment history review, based on University Policy 3.1.30 and any offer of employment is contingent upon you passing a satisfactory criminal background investigation and/or an employment history review. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.

Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or other state or federal law you may request an accommodation by contacting the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access at (309) 438-3383. The Office of Equal Opportunity and Access will hold any confidential information you provide in confidence.

If you are having difficulty accessing the system, please call Human Resources at (309) 438-8311.