Assistant/Associate Professor-Early Childhood Multilingual Special Education

Title: Assistant/Associate Professor-Early Childhood Multilingual Special Education
Division Name: Academic Affairs
College/Unit: College of Education
Department: Special Education
Campus Location: Normal, IL

Job Summary

The Department of Special Education invites applications for one tenure-track position beginning August 16, 2025. We are seeking qualified candidates in the field of early childhood multilingual special education who will help develop and offer programming in early childhood special education for teacher candidates. Candidates should be knowledgeable in culturally responsive early childhood and higher education teaching and in working with diverse student populations. Additionally, candidates should demonstrate an active research agenda that includes conducting research relevant to the candidate's field of expertise, publishing in relevant peer-reviewed journals, and/or presenting at professional conferences.

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 Department of Special Education.

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 Department of Special Education. A comprehensive benefits package is included.

Additional Information

The Department of Special Education (SED) has built a strong reputation for scholarly work in the field of special education teacher preparation, with a strong orientation toward equity, diversity, inclusion, and access (EDIA). For more information about our program visit: https://education.illinoisstate.edu/academics/special-education/

As one of the largest producers of teachers in the nation, ISU is positioned at the crossroads of urban and rural communities with a need to produce teachers who can serve in a variety of settings. Our department views high quality teacher preparation as essential to meeting the diverse needs of children today. We are committed to preparing special educators for working with children who are multilingual learners with disabilities. In the state of Illinois, we are required to prepare all candidates to work with multilingual learners. We desire to strengthen our faculty expertise to meet recently established competencies for all teachers who serve multilingual children. To serve multilingual children with disabilities, our special education candidates must possess skills and knowledge to attend to unique ways in which language, culture, identity, and disability intersect and influence teaching and learning, especially in the early childhood years. Therefore, we desire to find faculty with expertise and a deep understanding of the issues faced by this population.

The Department of Special Education and the College of Education are committed to increasing the diversity of the campus community. ISU recognizes that a diverse faculty, staff, and student body enriches the educational experiences of the entire campus and greater community. Candidates who have experience working with a diverse range of faculty, staff, and students, and who can contribute to the climate of inclusivity are especially welcomed to apply. ISU is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive academic environment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.

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, includes 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 a 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 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