Assistant/Associate Professor of Bilingual-Bicultural Education - Normal - Illinois State

    Illinois State
    Illinois State Normal

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    Description
    Assistant/Associate Professor of Bilingual-Bicultural Education

    Job no: 520853

    Work type: On Campus

    Location: Normal, Illinois


    Title:
    Assistant/Associate Professor of Bilingual-Bicultural Education

    Division Name:
    Academic Affairs


    College/Unit:
    College of Education

    Department:
    School of Teaching and Learning

    Campus Location:
    Normal, IL

    Job Summary

    The School of Teaching & Learning invites applications for one assistant/associate tenure-track position beginning August 16, 2026.

    We are seeking qualified candidates in the field of bilingual/bicultural education, multilingual language and literacies, and/or teaching English to speakers of other languages (TESOL).


    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 School of Teaching & Learning.



    Salary, Rank and Tenure:
    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 School of Teaching & Learning. A comprehensive benefits package is included.


    University Benefit Highlights:

    • Insurance benefits, including health, dental, vision, and life
    • Retirement and supplemental retirement planning options
    • Tuition waiver benefits available to staff as well as their eligible dependents
    • Paid holiday/administrative closures during Thanksgiving and Winter Breaks
    • 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:

    Additional Information


    The School of Teaching and Learning (TCH) The School has approximately 40 full-time tenure-track faculty in teacher education programs at the undergraduate, masters, and doctoral levels.

    The faculty is a vibrant group of diverse, multilingual, multicultural, high-quality scholars and educators who are committed to innovative pedagogies and developing leadership in education.

    The faculty is committed to continuing its leadership at the state, national, and international levels.

    The University has been developing teachers both within the state of Illinois as well as outside the state for over 150 years.


    For more information about the TCH program visit:
    .

    The College of Education hosts three academic units including: Department of Educational Administration and Foundations (EAF), School of Teaching and Learning (TCH), and Department of Special Education (SED).

    The College of Education is home to two laboratory schools:
    Thomas Metcalf PK-8 and University High School.

    The College of Education is also well-positioned for research and school collaborations with easy access to both urban and rural districts and additional opportunities for research in the laboratory schools.

    For more information about the College of Education visit:


    Illinois State University:
    , 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:
    , 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


    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 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 and ranked No.

    3 on College Values Online's list of Best Small College Towns in America 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 .

    Salary Rate / Pay Rate

    Assistant Professor $71,400- $81,000 Associate Professor $81,000-$90,000 Commensurate with experience and qualifications

    Required Qualifications


    1) Hold a terminal degree in a relevant field (e.g., bilingual education, TESOL, biliteracy, teacher education) or closely related field; however, A.B.D.

    candidates will also be considered with an expected completion of their doctoral degree before August 16, 2026.

    2) Have a minimum of three (3) academic years of school-based, classroom teaching experience in English as a Second Language or Bilingual/Bicultural K-8 settings.

    3) Have a record of educational research and scholarly production in the field.
    4) Have experience in undergraduate teaching and/or working with teacher candidates.
    5) Demonstrate oral proficiency in the English language as a requirement for this position, as mandated by state law.

    Work Hours

    Varies

    Proposed Starting Date

    August 16, 2026

    Required Applicant Documents

    1) Letter of application
    2) Teaching philosophy statement
    3) Research agenda statement
    4) Curriculum vitae
    5) Names and contact details of 3 references

    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 18, 2025 and will continue until the position is filled.

    Contact Information for Applicants

    Mrs. Francess Harris
    Assistant to Director, School of Teaching & Learning

    Email:
    fharris@

    Important Information for Applicants


    This position is subject to a criminal background investigation and if applicable, an employment history review, based on University Policy 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 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 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

    Application Opened: 10/09/2025 08:00 AM CST

    Application Closes:

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