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Posted : Monday, August 19, 2024 07:42 PM
Job no: 517672
Work type: On Campus
Location: Normal, Illinois
Title: Associate or Full Professor of Special Education-Deaf/Hard of Hearing Expertise
Division Name: Academic Affairs
College/Unit: College of Education
Department: Special Education
Campus Location: Normal, IL
Job Summary
The Department of Special Education invites applications for one tenure-track position at the Associate or Full rank beginning August 12, 2024.
We are seeking qualified candidates with a specialization in Special Education with Deaf/Hard of Hearing (D/HH) Expertise.
The Department of Special Education and the College of Education are committed to increasing the diversity of the campus community.
ISU recognizes that a diverse faculty, staff, and student body enriches the educational experiences of the entire campus and greater community.
Candidates must have demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion and/or access in teaching, research, and/or service.
ISU is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
Persons with disabilities, people of color, women, veterans, LGBTQIA+, and members of underserved/underrepresented communities are encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities include scholarly research/publishing, effective undergraduate and graduate teaching, and service.
The Department emphasizes balanced excellence in both instruction and research.
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 Special Education.
The position is a nine-month, tenured appointment with the possibility of summer teaching.
Salary and rank are commensurate with qualifications and experience.
The locus of annual evaluation and promotion in rank will be in the Department of Special Education.
A comprehensive benefits package is included.
The successful candidate for the Associate/Full Professor D/HH position will be integral in collaborative work with Department faculty to enhance our programs.
We are interested in a seasoned candidate with an established scholarly agenda, experience in university settings, and an interest in program development.
This individual will help us enhance our undergraduate curricula for the D/HH program and explore the development of a graduate program in this area.
With few Deaf Education teacher training programs and a critical shortage of Teachers of the D/HH, we see a need to continuously enhance our programs and explore possibilities for growth.
We are seeking a team member who has experience and passion for collaboration in teaching and scholarship and program enhancement/development.
Additional Information The Department of Special Education/College of Education (SED/COE) has built a strong reputation for scholarly work in the field of education as the fourth largest producer of teachers in the nation and boasts a pool of 17 tenure-track and 28 non-tenure track faculty.
In addition, the Department of Special Education was recognized by College Factual as the number one school on the lists of Best Colleges for Special Education in both Illinois and the United States.
The department enrolls approximately 700 undergraduate and 150 graduate students each year across seven different majors in special education.
Of the 700 undergraduates, approximately 80 are typically majoring in Deaf/Hard of Hearing studies.
ISU is one of only four higher education institutions in the nation that have degree programs in both Deaf/Hard of Hearing and Low Vision/Blindness.
At ISU we embrace our responsibility to produce high quality teachers.
We are committed to teaching a comprehensive philosophy that values Deaf-centered objectives and needs, Deaf Culture, and Deaf history.
We also teach listening and spoken language methodologies that are essential for children and families who choose this communication approach.
Students are required to demonstrate proficiency in ASL and are exposed to the spectrum of manual communication (i.
e.
, ASL, CASE, Cued Speech).
Our goal is to graduate professionals who are well-rounded and will support the intersectionality and diverse needs of D/HH and Deaf+ students within the range of placements that Teachers of the D/HH might find themselves (residential, itinerant, resource).
The College of Education hosts three Departments including: Educational Administration and Foundations (EAF), Teaching and Learning (TCH), and Special Education.
The College of Education is well positioned for research and school collaborations with easy access to both urban and rural districts and additional opportunities for research in the university-supported P12 laboratory school.
For more information about our program visit: Department of Special Education.
Illinois State University: Illinois State University https://www.
illinoisstate.
edu, founded in 1857, is the oldest public university in Illinois.
There are approximately 21,000 students in the six colleges of Illinois State University.
In our most recent strategic plan Educate Connect Elevate, we have committed our resources to realizing seven core values: Learning and Scholarship, Diversity and Inclusion, Respect, Collaboration, Individualized Attention, Civic Engagement, 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.
Also visit the University’s metrics of excellence at (https://illinoisstate.
edu/pointsofpride/).
Bloomington-Normal Community: 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.
SmartAsset ranked Bloomington IL, in the top 20 of the most livable cities in the U.
S.
(2022).
Zippia named Bloomington, IL, as #1 on their “Happiest Cities” list (2020), and Best Choice Schools listed the area on its “30 Small College Towns with Great Quality of Life” (2020).
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 the Amtrak located 1 block from ISU’s campus.
For more information on our community, please visit (https://visitbn.
org/).
Salary Rate / Pay Rate Commensurate with experience and qualifications Required Qualifications 1.
Hold a terminal degree in a field of education (i.
e.
, Special Education) or related field.
2.
Demonstrate expertise in teaching and/or scholarship focused on D/HH education or related topics.
This expertise should demonstrate a commitment to a comprehensive approach to D/HH education.
3.
The successful candidate must have a demonstrated record of refereed scholarly outcomes to warrant tenure and the rank of associate or full professor at the time of hire.
4.
Have evidence of at least one year experience teaching in P-12 education.
5.
Be able to demonstrate proficiency in the English language as mandated by state law.
Work Hours Varies Proposed Starting Date 8/16/2024 Required Applicant Documents 1) Letter of application 2) 1-2 page document describing your inclusive teaching philosophy and research agenda 3) Curriculum vitae 4) 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 Special Instructions for Applicants Review of applications will begin Nov.
15, 2023 and continue until the position is filled.
Contact Information for Applicants Dr.
Mindy Ely msely@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.
Application Opened: 10/06/2023 07:45 AM CST Application Closes:
We are seeking qualified candidates with a specialization in Special Education with Deaf/Hard of Hearing (D/HH) Expertise.
The Department of Special Education and the College of Education are committed to increasing the diversity of the campus community.
ISU recognizes that a diverse faculty, staff, and student body enriches the educational experiences of the entire campus and greater community.
Candidates must have demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion and/or access in teaching, research, and/or service.
ISU is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
Persons with disabilities, people of color, women, veterans, LGBTQIA+, and members of underserved/underrepresented communities are encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities include scholarly research/publishing, effective undergraduate and graduate teaching, and service.
The Department emphasizes balanced excellence in both instruction and research.
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 Special Education.
The position is a nine-month, tenured appointment with the possibility of summer teaching.
Salary and rank are commensurate with qualifications and experience.
The locus of annual evaluation and promotion in rank will be in the Department of Special Education.
A comprehensive benefits package is included.
The successful candidate for the Associate/Full Professor D/HH position will be integral in collaborative work with Department faculty to enhance our programs.
We are interested in a seasoned candidate with an established scholarly agenda, experience in university settings, and an interest in program development.
This individual will help us enhance our undergraduate curricula for the D/HH program and explore the development of a graduate program in this area.
With few Deaf Education teacher training programs and a critical shortage of Teachers of the D/HH, we see a need to continuously enhance our programs and explore possibilities for growth.
We are seeking a team member who has experience and passion for collaboration in teaching and scholarship and program enhancement/development.
Additional Information The Department of Special Education/College of Education (SED/COE) has built a strong reputation for scholarly work in the field of education as the fourth largest producer of teachers in the nation and boasts a pool of 17 tenure-track and 28 non-tenure track faculty.
In addition, the Department of Special Education was recognized by College Factual as the number one school on the lists of Best Colleges for Special Education in both Illinois and the United States.
The department enrolls approximately 700 undergraduate and 150 graduate students each year across seven different majors in special education.
Of the 700 undergraduates, approximately 80 are typically majoring in Deaf/Hard of Hearing studies.
ISU is one of only four higher education institutions in the nation that have degree programs in both Deaf/Hard of Hearing and Low Vision/Blindness.
At ISU we embrace our responsibility to produce high quality teachers.
We are committed to teaching a comprehensive philosophy that values Deaf-centered objectives and needs, Deaf Culture, and Deaf history.
We also teach listening and spoken language methodologies that are essential for children and families who choose this communication approach.
Students are required to demonstrate proficiency in ASL and are exposed to the spectrum of manual communication (i.
e.
, ASL, CASE, Cued Speech).
Our goal is to graduate professionals who are well-rounded and will support the intersectionality and diverse needs of D/HH and Deaf+ students within the range of placements that Teachers of the D/HH might find themselves (residential, itinerant, resource).
The College of Education hosts three Departments including: Educational Administration and Foundations (EAF), Teaching and Learning (TCH), and Special Education.
The College of Education is well positioned for research and school collaborations with easy access to both urban and rural districts and additional opportunities for research in the university-supported P12 laboratory school.
For more information about our program visit: Department of Special Education.
Illinois State University: Illinois State University https://www.
illinoisstate.
edu, founded in 1857, is the oldest public university in Illinois.
There are approximately 21,000 students in the six colleges of Illinois State University.
In our most recent strategic plan Educate Connect Elevate, we have committed our resources to realizing seven core values: Learning and Scholarship, Diversity and Inclusion, Respect, Collaboration, Individualized Attention, Civic Engagement, 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.
Also visit the University’s metrics of excellence at (https://illinoisstate.
edu/pointsofpride/).
Bloomington-Normal Community: 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.
SmartAsset ranked Bloomington IL, in the top 20 of the most livable cities in the U.
S.
(2022).
Zippia named Bloomington, IL, as #1 on their “Happiest Cities” list (2020), and Best Choice Schools listed the area on its “30 Small College Towns with Great Quality of Life” (2020).
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 the Amtrak located 1 block from ISU’s campus.
For more information on our community, please visit (https://visitbn.
org/).
Salary Rate / Pay Rate Commensurate with experience and qualifications Required Qualifications 1.
Hold a terminal degree in a field of education (i.
e.
, Special Education) or related field.
2.
Demonstrate expertise in teaching and/or scholarship focused on D/HH education or related topics.
This expertise should demonstrate a commitment to a comprehensive approach to D/HH education.
3.
The successful candidate must have a demonstrated record of refereed scholarly outcomes to warrant tenure and the rank of associate or full professor at the time of hire.
4.
Have evidence of at least one year experience teaching in P-12 education.
5.
Be able to demonstrate proficiency in the English language as mandated by state law.
Work Hours Varies Proposed Starting Date 8/16/2024 Required Applicant Documents 1) Letter of application 2) 1-2 page document describing your inclusive teaching philosophy and research agenda 3) Curriculum vitae 4) 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 Special Instructions for Applicants Review of applications will begin Nov.
15, 2023 and continue until the position is filled.
Contact Information for Applicants Dr.
Mindy Ely msely@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.
Application Opened: 10/06/2023 07:45 AM CST Application Closes:
• Phone : (309) 438-3383
• Location : 100 N University St, Normal, IL
• Post ID: 9002848621
