Instructional Assistant Professor - English - Creating a Pool
About The Position
In anticipation of possible openings throughout the academic year and summer sessions, the English Department at Illinois State University maintains a pool of qualified persons interested in non-tenure-track teaching positions. Applications are accepted continuously and reviewed as vacancies become available. The Department of English is dedicated to providing an environment that facilitates the individual and communal work - creative, intellectual, pedagogical, administrative, and outreach - of its faculty, staff, and students. Illinois State University, founded in 1857, enrolls approximately 21,000 students in six colleges. Its strategic plan, Excellence by Design: 2024-2029, lists core values including Excellence in Teaching, Learning, and Scholarship; Individualized Attention; Equity, Diversity, Access, and Belonging; Collaboration; Community and Civic Engagement; Respect; and Integrity. The university aims to create a learning environment that makes it the first-choice public university in Illinois for high-achieving, motivated students seeking an individualized educational experience combined with the resources of a large university. 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 known 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-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, with many locations accessible via Amtrak.
Requirements
- Masters or doctoral degree in English
- Successful teaching experience at the collegiate level
- State law mandates demonstrable oral proficiency in the English language as a requirement for this position
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 benefit time
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
