Chair, Educational Studies Department
and Director of Teacher Education

The Illinois Wesleyan University Department of Educational Studies invites applications for a tenure line appointment as Chair of the Educational Studies Department and Director of Teacher Education, beginning August 1, 2010.

At Illinois Wesleyan University, professional teacher education is grounded in the liberal arts and social justice mission of the University.  In particular, our mission is to educate teacher-scholars who are committed to social justice in their classrooms, schools, and communities. Interested applicants may learn more about the program and the university at www.iwu.edu/edstudies/index.shtml.

Primary responsibilities: The Chair/Director provides leadership with respect to the mission of the teacher education program and is responsible for program assessment, state accreditation, and representing the department to varied campus and public constituencies. The position requires teaching three courses per year, including courses in university-wide general education and interdisciplinary programs on the basis of interest, need, and expertise. Student advising, engagement in scholarly research, and service to the university is expected. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Qualifications:

• Doctorate in field of Educational Studies or relevant discipline.
• Strong commitment to teacher education grounded in the liberal arts.
• Record of successful professional experience in K-12 public schools, ideally including experience working with developmentally and culturally diverse populations.
• Demonstrated abilities and/or strong interest in building cooperative relationships with public schools.
• A record of successful experience teaching at the collegiate level, scholarship, and university service that merit appointment at Associate or full Professor rank.
• Successful experience as a collaborative leader; strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
• A thorough understanding of the research and policy arena related to the education and licensure of teachers.
• Ability to teach a senior seminar in educational research.
• Expertise in areas relevant to our social justice mission.

Application Information

1. Complete form: www.iwu.edu/edstudies/searchform.shtml

2. Email EdChair@iwu.edu the supporting information listed below as WORD or pdf attachments and labeled as indicated:

• Letter of Application: LA_lastname, firstname
• Curriculum Vitae: CV_lastname, firstname
• Graduate Transcript: GT_lastname, firstname
• Scholarly Writing sample: SWS_lastname, firstname
• Statement on Leadership Philosophy: LP_lastname, firstname
• Statement of Teaching Philosophy: TP_lastname, firstname
• Sample course syllabus: SCS_lastname, firstname
• Three letters of reference addressing teaching, scholarship, leadership, and service should be emailed separately by the writers: LR_lastname, firstname_referencelastname

Review of completed applications will begin 1 November 2009, and continue until the position is filled.

Contact information:

Pat Wilson, Acting Chair,
Department of Educational Studies
Illinois Wesleyan University
P.O. Box 2900
Bloomington, IL 61702-2900

309-556-3027

edchair@iwu.edu

The University has adopted a strategic plan that outlines a goal to create a welcoming, inclusive, multicultural campus where all community members appreciate and respect the diversity of the nation and the world.  Therefore, the University welcomes individuals from diverse backgrounds who are committed to an inclusive environment. 

Illinois Wesleyan is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse work force.