Lecturer or Instructional Assistant Professor – Non-Tenure Track Faculty - Normal, United States - Illinois State University
Description
Lecturer or Instructional Assistant Professor – Non-Tenure Track Faculty
Job no: 518320
Work type: On Campus
Location: Normal, Illinois
Title: Lecturer or Instructional Assistant Professor – Non-Tenure Track Faculty
Division Name: Academic Affairs
College/Unit: Ucollege, Honors, Support Services
Department: University College
Campus Location: Normal, IL
Job Summary
University College at Illinois State University is looking for a qualified person interested in a full-time, non-tenure-track faculty teaching position in the area of college student success.
The purpose of the NTT Student Success Instructor is to assist first-year students in any field of study as they begin their academic journey in college. In these courses, students will receive guidance on key factors that impact their transition and success in college and beyond (i.e., self-exploration, utilizing campus resources, academic skill building, identifying and strengthening transferable competencies, community involvement, as well as exploring and preparing for educational and career goals).
The NTT instructor works with the Assistant Director of Curriculum Services in conjunction with other members of the Curriculum Services faculty and staff, as well as other staff members of University College, including academic advisors and campus constituents to increase student persistence and success.
Duties:
-Be directly responsible for the instruction of four IDS 128 Thriving in College, Career, and Beyond classes
-Participate in training
-Meet weekly to plan with peer instructor
-Hold office hours each week
-Attend each class session
-Communicate regularly with the Assistant Director, Program Support Specialist, and Peer Instructor
-Be responsible for ensuring that attendance is taken, compiled, and submitted
University College helps students successfully transition to Illinois State University, achieve their educational goals, and realize their academic potential in the first year and beyond.
Additional Information
Illinois State University: Illinois State University , founded in 1857, is the oldest public university in Illinois. There are approximately 21,000 students in the six colleges of Illinois State University. In our most recent strategic plan Educate ∙ Connect ∙ Elevate, we have committed our resources to realizing seven core values: Learning and Scholarship, Diversity and Inclusion, Respect, Collaboration, Individualized Attention, Civic Engagement, 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. Also visit the University'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. SmartAsset ranked Bloomington IL, in the top 20 of the most livable cities in the U.S Zippia named Bloomington, IL, as #1 on their "Happiest Cities" list (2020), and Best Choice Schools listed the area on its "30 Small College Towns with Great Quality of Life" 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 the Amtrak located 1 block from ISU's campus. For more information on our community, please visit ).
Salary Rate / Pay Rate
Commensurate with experience and qualifications
Required Qualifications
1. Bachelor's Degree
2. Prior experience teaching, tutoring, or facilitating educational development sessions
3. Excellent interpersonal skills, including listening, communication, and teamwork, and a commitment to student success
4. Ability to work with diverse populations of students, peers, and public
5. Must be able to work independently and without intense supervision but also effectively contribute to an instructional team with a learner-centered and service-oriented philosophy
6. State law mandates demonstrable oral proficiency in English as a requirement for this position.
Preferred Qualifications
1. Master's Degree
2. College-level teaching or tutoring experience
3. Prior experience working with First time in college (FTIC) students
4. Employed by ISU or previously employed by ISU
5. Understand the challenges facing college students today
6. Strong knowledge of the ISU campus, including culture, resources, and disciplines
Work Hours
Varies
Proposed Starting Date
8/16/2024