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Assistant / Associate Professor in Deaf and Hard of Hearing Education

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Illinois State University
Location
Normal, Illinois

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Tenured & Tenure-Track
Employment Type
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Institution Type
Four-Year Institution

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Job No: 512447
Work Type: On Campus
Location: Normal, Illinois

Title: Assistant / Associate Professor in Deaf and Hard of Hearing Education

Employee Classification: TTF

Division Name: Academic Affairs

College/Unit: College of Education

Department: Special Education

Campus Location: Normal, IL

General Summary

The Department of Special Education at Illinois State University in Normal, IL invites applications for one tenure-track position to be filled at the rank of Assistant/Associate Professor in the area of Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH). Our DHH program is among the largest undergraduate programs in the country and has a comprehensive philosophy. Illinois State University is a large public university with state and national recognition and was reported by College Factual as the #1 special education teacher preparation program in the nation. In addition to licensure in DHH, we offer an undergraduate program leading to licensure in learning and behavior specialist (LBS) and low vision/blindness (LVB). Our department also offers Master's and Doctoral programs in special education. The Department seeks a balanced professional life where contributions in teaching, research, and service are valued.

Position: This tenure-track position, to start on August 16, 2022, is a nine-month position with the opportunity for summer employment. Responsibilities may include teaching courses in the DHH sequence as well as other special education courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels; supervising students in clinical settings; conducting, disseminating, and supervising research; and providing university and professional service. Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Additional Information

ILLINOIS STATE UNIVERSITY
Illinois State University, founded in 1857, is the oldest public university in Illinois. Illinois State is a co-educational, residential university that emphasizes undergraduate study with more than 20,000 students. Our six colleges offer 174 undergraduate majors, 76 minors, 97 master’s programs, 17 doctoral degrees, and 40 certificate options. We have repeatedly been named a “Great Place to Work” by the Chronicle of Higher Education.

BLOOMINGTON-NORMAL COMMUNITY
Illinois State University is located in the growing twin cities of Bloomington and Normal, with a population of approximately 132,000 and conveniently located approximately two hours from both Chicago and St. Louis. The community is home to GROWMARK, the Illinois Farm Bureau, State Farm Insurance’s International Headquarters, Illinois Wesleyan University, Lincoln College, and Heartland Community College. The community has distinguished itself for its outstanding school systems, its citizens’ level of educational attainment, its parks and recreation, health care, job growth, economic opportunity, and low crime rate. Forbes magazine, in a review of the best places for business, ranked Bloomington-Normal the 15th best place for business out of 168 small metros listed. Bloomington was also recently placed on CNNMoney's list of the 100 Best Places to Live. Expansion Management Magazine rated Bloomington-Normal as one of two metro areas with a five-star quality of life, giving the community high rankings in such areas as standard of living, quality of schools, traffic, and commute time. Please visit the Bloomington-Normal Area Convention & Visitors Bureau website at https://www.visitbn.org/ for more information.

Required Qualifications

1. Applicants must hold an earned doctorate in deaf education or a related field with expertise in DHH (ABD will be considered).
2. Applicants must have at least 3 years of teaching and/or providing direct services for DHH individuals.
3. All work for this position must be completed within the state of Illinois.
4. State law mandates demonstrable proficiency in the English language as a requirement for this position.

Proposed Starting Date

08/16/2022

Salary Rate / Pay Rate

Commensurate with experience and qualifications

Required Applicant Documents

Please submit a letter of application, description of (current and/or future) teaching philosophy, research agenda, vita, scholarly writing sample (e.g., dissertation chapter), and contact information for three professional references (name, phone number, email).

PLEASE NOTE: These documents are required to be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior to clicking on "Apply"

Special Instructions for Applicants

Initial review of candidates will begin February 14, 2022, and will continue until the position is filled. To ensure full consideration, please complete the faculty employment application at https://jobs.illinoisstate.edu/ (posting #512447). In addition, please submit a letter of application, description of (current and/or future) teaching philosophy, research agenda, vita, scholarly writing sample (e.g., dissertation chapter), and contact information for three professional references (name, phone number, email).

The Illinois State University is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and the Department of Special Education is working to create a job search experience that is accessible to current and prospective faculty. Accordingly, we are committed to:

1. Ensuring the digital resources and documents we share comply with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA (https://www.w3.org/TR/WCAG21/)
2. Providing automatic transcription for the remote components of the interview process
3. Ensuring ASL interpretation and ample amplification for formal presentations (i.e., research presentation, teaching demonstration)

We encourage, but do not require, applicants to use resources and submit materials that meet WCAG 2.1. Microsoft offers approachable resources (https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/accessibility-video-training-71572a1d-5656-4e01-8fce-53e35c3caaf4) that applicants may find useful. If you have questions regarding document accessibility, you may contact Kristen Bernas at kmbern2@ilstu.edu.

Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity. We encourage those with diverse lived experiences, including DHH individuals to apply. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or other state or federal law, you may request an accommodation by contacting the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access at (309) 438-3383 or visit https://equalopportunity.illinoisstate.edu/.

Questions regarding this position should be referred to:

Yun-Ching Chung Ph.D.
Chair, Search Committee
E-mail: ychung@ilstu.edu (preferred)
Phone: 309-438-2456 (v)
Department of Special Education
Illinois State University
Normal, Illinois 61790

Contact Information for Applicants

Yun-Ching Chung Ph.D.
Chair, Search Committee
E-mail: ychung@ilstu.edu (preferred)
Phone: 309-438-2456 (v)
Department of Special Education
Illinois State University
Normal, Illinois 61790

Clay Gruenwald
Human Resources
cmgruen1@ilstu.edu

Important Information for Applicants

This position is subject to a criminal background investigation based on University Policy 3.1.30 and any offer of employment is contingent upon you passing a satisfactory criminal background investigation. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.

Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or other state or federal law you may request an accommodation by contacting the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access at (309) 438-3383. The Office of Equal Opportunity and Access will hold any confidential information you provide in confidence.

If you are having difficulty accessing the system, please call Human Resources at (309) 438-8311.

Application Opened: 11/04/2021 06:00 PM CST
Application Closes: Open until filled


Organization

About

Illinois State University, founded in 1857, is the oldest public university in Illinois. Illinois State is a co-educational, residential university committed to fostering a small-college atmosphere with large-university opportunities and promoting the highest academic standards in teaching, scholarship, and community service. Serving more than 20,000 students, our six colleges offer 178 undergraduate majors, 77 minors, 102 master’s programs, 18 doctoral degrees, and 42 certificate options. We have repeatedly been named a “Great Place to Work” by the Chronicle of Higher Education.

Illinois State University is committed to and accountable for advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion in all of its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusion that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusion as a core strength and an essential element of our mission.

Vision

Illinois State University, a first-choice public university, will be increasingly recognized as a national leader for educating high-achieving, motivated students who seek an individualized and transformative experience at an institution that:

  • Offers premier undergraduate and graduate programs that integrate traditional knowledge and methods with emerging ideas and innovations
  • Generates knowledge through high-quality research, scholarship, and creative activities
  • Supports student learning and development inside and outside of the classroom
  • Serves the region, state, nation, and world through its commitments to responsible stewardship, meaningful civic engagement, cultural enrichment, and the development of global citizens

Mission

We at Illinois State University work as a diverse community of scholars with a commitment to fostering a small-college atmosphere with large-university opportunities. We promote the highest academic standards in our teaching, scholarship, public service and the connections we build among them. We devote all of our resources and energies to creating the most supportive and productive community possible to serve the citizens of Illinois and beyond.

Values

Pursuit of Learning and Scholarship

Illinois State University works with students as partners in their educational development inside and outside of the classroom so that students come to appreciate learning as an active and lifelong process. The University contributes new knowledge through research, scholarship, and creative activities in which all students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to participate. Faculty members embrace a balanced teacher–scholar model that values their contributions as teachers (facilitators of learning) and scholars (creators and discoverers of knowledge and information). 

Individualized Attention

Illinois State University provides a supportive environment that places all learners at the center of teaching and scholarship. Innovative curricular and cocurricular programs, strong student-faculty-staff connections, and superior student services focus on each student as an individual. The University fosters academic and personal growth, recognizes unique educational aspirations, and acknowledges that each faculty and staff member is integral to student success.

Diversity

Illinois State University affirms and encourages community and a respect for differences by fostering an inclusive environment characterized by cultural understanding, ethical behavior, and social justice. The University supports a diverse faculty and staff who mentor a diverse student population. The University endeavors to provide opportunities for all students, staff, and faculty to participate in a global society.

Integrity

Illinois State University promotes an environment defined by the highest ethical standards. Leadership of the University is characterized by stability, adherence to shared values, collaborative decision making, and accountable stewardship of all university resources. Members of the University community work collaboratively through shared governance to ensure the success of the University and are dedicated to making ongoing improvements, always enhancing their contribution to Illinois State University and building on prior accomplishments. Teaching and learning, including research and creative activities, are conducted at the highest level of academic quality and integrity.

Civic Engagement

Illinois State University prepares students to be informed and engaged global citizens who will promote and further the goals of society. The University promotes active learning experiences through which students will gain an awareness and understanding of civic engagement as a lifelong responsibility. The University partners with business, industry, government, and educational entities providing leadership in local, statewide, national, and international initiatives; expanding service and outreach; and enhancing financial support for instructional, scholarly, and service activities.

Illinois State University, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding affirmative action, nondiscrimination, and anti-harassment. Illinois State University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, order of protection, gender identity and expression, ancestry, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, unfavorable military discharge, or status as a veteran in employment, educational programs and activities, or admissions. Inquiries or complaints may be addressed by contacting the director of the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access by email at EqualOpportunity@IllinoisState.edu, by calling (309) 438-3383, or by mail at Illinois State University, Campus Box 1280, Normal, IL 61790.

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Location
Campus Box 1300
Illinois State University
Normal
Illinois
61790
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