College of Education: Open-Rank, Bilingual Education -- Curriculum & Instruction
University of Illinois

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Assistant / Associate / Professor in Bilingual Education

Department of Curriculum & Instruction

College of Education, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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The College of Education's mission extends far beyond the classroom: we aim to impact people's lives locally, nationally, and globally. Our world-class faculty and students lead scholarship on critical issues in education and are committed to innovation and discovery. As a top-ranked institution, we develop and apply new pedagogies and practices that improve understanding-supporting traditional, blended, and online learning. The Education at Illinois community shares the ideals of respect for diverse ideas and social identities; dedication to community engagement; and the responsibility to make scholarship accessible and inclusive for all.

The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is a land-grant, AAU, high research activity institution. The University provides strong support for research and opportunities for collaboration with leaders across campus and in the field.

Position: The Department of Curriculum & Instruction is seeking a faculty member at open rank (assistant, associate or full professor) level in bilingual education. This is a full-time, nine-month, tenure-line or tenured appointment depending on rank at the time of hire.

Position Description: The Department of Curriculum & Instruction possesses a long-standing reputation in the areas of bilingual education and literacy. We seek candidates with expertise in the literacy development and instruction of English learners (preschool-grade 12). Candidates will undertake a program of research that will lead to an outstanding and sustained record of scholarship and external funding. Teaching assignments will include undergraduate and graduate courses in linguistic and cultural diversity and the bilingual/ESL endorsement programs (on-campus, online, or hybrid). Successful candidates also will participate in graduate program development and in the recruitment and training of graduate students.

Qualifications: Earned doctorate in bilingual/ESL education or a related field is required. Candidates at the associate or full professor level must have an established record of research, teaching, and service to meet the University's requirements for tenure at the appropriate rank. Candidates at the assistant professor level must have an earned doctorate at the time of hire. Candidates must demonstrate interest in working with children and families from diverse racial, ethnic, and linguistic backgrounds, as well as with children of various academic performance levels. Teaching experience (preschool-grade 12) with English learners and students from diverse populations desired.

Responsibilities: Carry out an active program of research and actively pursue external funding. Develop and teach undergraduate and graduate-level course work related to linguistic and cultural diversity, bilingual and ESL education. Advise and recruit master's and doctoral students in bilingual education. Contribute to the ongoing development of undergraduate and graduate programs. Provide leadership and service at the national, state, and local level related to bilingual education.

Salary and Starting Date: The budgeted salary range for the position is $78,000 to $90,000 at the Assistant Professor level, $90,000 to $115,000 at the Associate Professor level, and $115,000 to $130,000 at the Full Professor level, for a nine-month service basis. The pay offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors including (but not limited to) the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate including equivalent years in rank, training, and field or discipline; internal equity; and external market pay for comparable jobs. The proposed starting date is August 16, 2025.

Application Procedure: To ensure full consideration, all required application materials must be submitted by 6:00 pm CST on October 4, 2024. Please create your candidate profile through http://jobs.illinois.edu/ and upload your application materials into one combined pdf file: cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching and research interests, and the contact information for three references. All requested information must be submitted for your application to be considered. Finalists will be asked to provide up to three examples of publications. Only applications submitted through the University of Illinois Job Board will be considered.

For questions about this search please contact the search committee chair, Dr. Mirelsie Velázquez at velazqu1@illinois.edu . For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.

To find out more about the resources available at the university and Urbana-Champaign community please visit these sites:

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The University of Illinois must also comply with applicable federal export control laws and regulations and, as such, reserves the right to employ restricted party screening procedures for applicants.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify .

Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodations portal , or by contacting the Accessibility & Accommodations Division of the Office for Access and Equity at 217-333-0885, or by emailing accessibility@illinois.edu .

Requisition ID: 1026493
Job Category: Faculty
Apply at: https://jobs.illinois.edu

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