Assistant/Associate Professor of Bilingual-Bicultural Education

Title: Assistant/Associate Professor of Bilingual-Bicultural Education
Division Name: Academic Affairs
College/Unit: College of Education
Department: School of Teaching and Learning
Campus Location: Normal, IL

Job Summary

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.

Salary, Rank and Tenure: 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.

University Benefit Highlights:
- 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

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

The School of Teaching and Learning (TCH) 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. For more information about the TCH program visit: https://education.illinoisstate.edu/about/departments/tch/. 

The College of Education hosts three academic units including: Department of Educational Administration and Foundations (EAF), School of Teaching and Learning (TCH), and Department of Special Education (SED). The College of Education is home to two laboratory schools: Thomas Metcalf PK-8 and University High School. The College of Education is also well-positioned for research and school collaborations with easy access to both urban and rural districts and additional opportunities for research in the laboratory schools.  For more information about the College of Education visit: https://education.illinoisstate.edu

Illinois State University: https://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 https://illinoisstate.edu

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