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Title: Instructional Assistant Professor-Non-Tenure Track Faculty-Developmental Math
Division Name: Academic Affairs
College/Unit: Ucollege, Honors, Support Services
Department: University College
Campus Location: Normal, IL

Job Summary

University College at Illinois State University is looking for a qualified person interested in a part-time, non-tenure track faculty teaching position in the area of Developmental Math.

The purpose of the position of the Developmental Math Instructor is to serve students by assisting them in closing the gaps of their mathematic learning.

The instructor works with the Assistant Director of Curriculum Services in conjunction with other members of the Developmental Math faculty and staff, and other staff members of University College, including academic advisors and campus constituents to increase student persistence and success.

Duties:
-Be directly responsible for the daily instruction in Math 102 and/or 104.
-Provide 1-2 posted office hours per week and be available by appointment to sufficiently accommodate student accessibility hours.
-Plan instruction and assessment; provide follow up and feedback to students.
-Be responsible for ensuring that attendance is taken, compiled, and submitted.

University Benefit Highlights:

- Insurance benefits, including health, dental, vision, and life (eligibility determination)
- Retirement and supplemental retirement planning options
- Tuition waiver benefits available to staff as well as their eligible dependents
- Paid benefit time

Additional University Benefit information, including information regarding eligibility to participate in the State Universities Retirement System and the State of Illinois Group Insurance program, can be reviewed here: https://hr.illinoisstate.edu/benefits/

Additional Information

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, and its citizens’ high level of educational attainment, as well as its 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 three hours from Indianapolis; two hours from both Chicago and St. Louis; and an hour from Peoria, Champaign-Urbana, Decatur, and Springfield. Many of these locations are accessible from Bloomington-Normal via Amtrak, which is located one block from Illinois State’s campus. For more information on our community, visit visitbn.org.

Salary Rate / Pay Rate

Starting at $1650 per month based on Part Time Equivalent for a 4-credit hour course.

Required Qualifications

1. Bachelor's Degree, math or education degree preferred
2. Prior experience teaching, tutoring, or facilitating educational development sessions
3. Excellent interpersonal skills including listening, communication, and teamwork and a commitment to student success
4. Ability to work with diverse populations of students, peers, and public
5. Must be able to work independently and without intense supervision, but also effectively contribute to an instructional team with a learner-centered and service-oriented philosophy
6. Demonstrated experience in working with students, faculty, departmental staff and campus administrators
7. State law mandates demonstrable oral proficiency in the English language as a requirement for this position

Preferred Qualifications

Master's Degree in Mathematics or Math Education

Work Hours

Varies

Proposed Starting Date

August 2025

Required Applicant Documents

1. C.V. or Resume
2. Cover Letter
3. Reference List

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

Applicants for this position must be authorized to work in the U.S. without ISU sponsorship. Sponsorship for work authorization will not be considered for this position.

Contact Information for Applicants

Misia Grzybowski
Assistant Director of Curriculum Services
Mgrzybo@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 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.