Clinical Assistant Professor-Special Education-Creating a Pool

Title: Clinical Assistant Professor-Special Education-Creating a Pool
Employee Classification: Clinical Asst Professor
Division Name: Academic Affairs
College/Unit: College of Education
Department: Special Education
Campus Location: Normal, IL

Job Summary

The Department of Special Education invites a pool of qualified persons interested in non-tenure-track clinical assistant teaching positions (part-time or full-time) in anticipation of possible openings throughout the 2024-2025 academic year.

The Department emphasizes excellence in teaching and seeks energetic and knowledgeable supervisors and clinical instructors who will teach and support special education major students during their clinical experiences in K-12 classrooms throughout the state of Illinois (students include both traditional and non-traditional students). Students could be majoring in learning and behavior, deaf and hard of hearing, or low vision and blindness. Instruction and supervision can occur remotely, in person, or hybrid based on departmental needs.

Applicants with expertise and experience in these subdisciplines are encouraged to apply. Applications are accepted continuously for non-tenure-track clinical assistant teaching positions and reviewed as vacancies become available. There may not be an actual vacancy at the time you apply.

These positions are represented by the Illinois State University Education Association and may have associated dues or fees.

Additional Information

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/

Illinois State University: Illinois State University http://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 (http://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 loca