Assistant/Associate Professor of Bilingual-Bicultural Education
About The Position
The School of Teaching & Learning invites applications for one assistant/associate tenure-track position beginning August 16, 2026. We are seeking qualified candidates in the field of bilingual/bicultural education, multilingual language and literacies, and/or teaching English to speakers of other languages (TESOL). 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 School of Teaching & Learning. 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 School of Teaching & Learning. A comprehensive benefits package is included. The School has approximately 40 full-time tenure-track faculty in teacher education programs at the undergraduate, masters, and doctoral levels. The faculty is a vibrant group of diverse, multilingual, multicultural, high-quality scholars and educators who are committed to innovative pedagogies and developing leadership in education. The faculty is committed to continuing its leadership at the state, national, and international levels. The University has been developing teachers both within the state of Illinois as well as outside the state for over 150 years.
Requirements
- Hold a terminal degree in a relevant field (e.g., bilingual education, TESOL, biliteracy, teacher education) or closely related field; however, A.B.D. candidates will also be considered with an expected completion of their doctoral degree before August 16, 2026.
- Have a minimum of three (3) academic years of school-based, classroom teaching experience in English as a Second Language or Bilingual/Bicultural K-8 settings.
- Have a record of educational research and scholarly production in the field.
- Have experience in undergraduate teaching and/or working with teacher candidates.
- Demonstrate oral proficiency in the English language as a requirement for this position, as mandated by state law.
Responsibilities
- Scholarly research/publishing
- Effective undergraduate and graduate teaching
- Service
- Teach 3 courses each semester in the School of Teaching & Learning
Benefits
- Insurance benefits, including health, dental, vision, and life
- Retirement and supplemental retirement planning options
- Tuition waiver benefits available to staff as well as their eligible dependents
- Paid holiday/administrative closures during Thanksgiving and Winter Breaks
- Paid benefit time
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Industry
Educational Services
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
