Instructional Assistant Professor-Creating a Pool-Technology

Title: Instructional Assistant Professor-Creating a Pool-Technology
Employee Classification: Instructional Asst Professor
Division Name: Academic Affairs
College/Unit: College of Applied Science and Technology
Department: Technology
Campus Location: Normal, IL

Job Summary

In anticipation of possible openings throughout the academic year and summer sessions, the Department of Technology maintains a pool of qualified persons interested in part-time non-tenure-track teaching positions. Applications are accepted continuously for part-time, non-tenure-track positions and reviewed as vacancies become available. There may not be an actual vacancy at the time you apply.

Primary areas in need of coverage include:
Computers Systems Technology (e.g., introduction to programming, digital electronics, etc.)
Construction Management (e.g., soils & foundations, residential development, etc.)
Engineering Technology (e.g., constraint-based solid modeling, power technology, etc.)
Graphic Communications Technology (e.g., digital media technology, graphic communications business practices, etc.)
Sustainable & Renewable Energy (e.g., energy management, renewable energy capstone, etc.)
Technology & Engineering Education (e.g., student teacher supervision, engineering design, etc.)
Graduate Courses (e.g., project management, quality management and analytics, etc.)

Non Tenure Track faculty are expected to meet with classes regularly for the entire time scheduled (~4 hours per week) and be available to students outside of class for consultation by either maintaining regular posted office hours or by phone or other electronic medium (e.g. Zoom) etc. Consistent with ISU policy, there is no minimum requirement for office hours, however reasonable accessibility must be provided to students.

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/

Additional Information

Illinois State University: 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 IllinoisState.edu/PointsofPride.

Bloomington-Normal: 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. Bloomington made Livability’s top 100 Best Places to Live (2024) and ranked No. 3 on College Values Online’s list of Best Small College Towns in America (2024). Bloomington-Normal is conveniently located about three hours from Indianapolis; two hours from