Assistant Professor of Art Teacher Education
Illinois State University | |
United States, Illinois, Normal | |
718 West College Avenue (Show on map) | |
Dec 23, 2024 | |
Assistant Professor of Art Teacher Education
Job no:
519430
Work type: On Campus Location: Normal, Illinois Title: Assistant Professor of Art Teacher Education Job Summary The Wonsook Kim School of Art at Illinois State University (ISU) seeks a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor of Art Education to begin August 16, 2025. The successful candidate will have the ability to teach theory and methods at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Responsibilities include teaching a 3/3 load, maintaining an active professional practice, contributing to the administration of community outreach/service components, and forging positive relationships with public schools in the region. Job duties can include supervising student teachers and/or mentoring graduate students. The new Assistant Professor will also serve the school, college, and university on committees and/or in some other capacities. The salary for this nine-month position is commensurate with experience and qualifications. Additional Information Wonsook Kim School of Art Community The Wonsook Kim School of Art is 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 range of faculty, staff, and students, and who can contribute to the culture of openness, belonging, and mutual support are especially welcome to apply. In keeping with university-wide initiatives to expand the experiences of the campus community in Normal and abroad, we also encourage applicants with an interest in working with local community outreach initiatives, and/or existing international programs through the Wonsook Kim College of Fine Arts, as well as creating new opportunities. Illinois State University 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 both Chicago and St. Louis; and an hour from Peoria, Champaign-Urbana, Decatur, and Springfield. Many of these locations are accessible from Bloomington-Normal via Amtrak, which is located one block from Illinois State's campus. For more information on our community, visit visitbn.org. Salary Rate / Pay Rate Commensurate with experience and qualifications Required Qualifications * The successful candidate should have a terminal degree (Ph.D., Ed.D.) in Art Education or a closely related field and three or more years of relevant teaching experience. ABD candidates will be considered. The doctoral degree must be completed within one calendar year of the Assistant Professor position start date. Work Hours Varies Proposed Starting Date 08/16/2025 Required Applicant Documents Please submit, in a single PDF, a letter of application that directly addresses the qualifications for the position, current CV, teaching philosophy, names and contact information of three references; 2 - 3 examples of course syllabi; teaching materials and documentation; a statement reflecting the candidate's commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility; a portfolio of 10-20 student and/or personal artworks; and a sample of scholarly writing. 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 Review of applications will begin November 15th, 2024 and continues until the position is filled. We anticipate conducting the first round of interviews remotely in early December. Contact Information for Applicants Human Resources Important Information for Applicants This position is subject to a criminal background investigation and if applicable, an employment history review, based on University Policy 3.1.30 and any offer of employment is contingent upon you passing a satisfactory criminal background investigation and/or an employment history review. 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. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. 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: 10/11/2024 09:00 AM CST Back to search results Apply Now |