College of Education: Lecturer in Special Education at University of Illinois in Urbana, Illinois

Job Description:

Lecturer




Department of Special Education




College of Education




University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign




Great Minds Think ILLINOIS



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 Department of Special Education has a long history of leadership and innovation in the areas of inclusive education, advocacy, academics, and social-emotional and behavioral supports for persons with disabilities. Ranked as the 8th best program in special education by U.S. News and World Report (2024), the department is committed to the production and dissemination of new knowledge in special education across the lifespan through excellence in research, teaching, service, and public engagement. Faculty and graduate students in the Department work in diverse educational and community settings, and prepare educational professionals at the undergraduate, masters, doctoral, and post-doctoral levels. Our faculty also provide leadership in national organizations and serve on editorial boards of highly-ranked journals. Current faculty research is funded with more than 16 million in federal, state, and private dollars, and promotes successful early childhood, school, and life outcomes for individuals with disabilities.



Position : We seek a full-time, 9-month specialized faculty member appointed as a Lecturer. This is a promotion-accruing non-tenure track position, renewable contingent upon performance reviews.



Position Description: In the Department of Special Education, specialized faculty with the title of Lecturer are engaged primarily in providing classroom instruction, although they may have ancillary service or administrative duties. These faculty members typically have an apportionment of 80% teaching and 20% service, which includes a teaching load of 4 courses per semester (8 per year). We are particularly interested in candidates who can teach, in both online and face-to-face formats, a wide range of undergraduate and graduate special education courses (PreK-High School).



Required Qualifications

• A doctorate in Special Education or a related field


• Successful record of college teaching


• Excellent oral and written communication skills


• Commitment to engaging and effectively collaborating with faculty, staff, and students

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience teaching online and face-to-face courses


• K-12 teaching experience


• Experience addressing and advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in research, teaching, service, and/or public engagement


• Evidence of professional service

Salary and Starting Date: The budgeted salary range for the position is $68,000 to $75,000 for a 9-month service basis. The salary 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.



Applications: To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by November 22, 2024 at 6:00 pm CST (Extended). All requested information must be submitted to be considered. Please create a candidate profile at https://jobs.illinois.edu . You must upload the following documents: (1) cover letter, in which evidence of required and preferred qualifications are articulated; (2) teaching statement that articulates your teaching philosophy and evidence of effective college teaching; (3) curriculum vitae; and (4) the contact information for three references. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Invitations to interview may be extended before the closing date of October 25; however, no hiring decision will be made before that date.


For further information regarding application procedures, you may contact the chair of the search committee, Dr. Amber Ray ( amberray@illinois.edu ). For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.


The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is one of the leading public universities in the world, with a student enrollment of more than 50,000 and nearly 3,000 faculty. The campus is renowned for creating architectural accessibility (curb cuts were born here), wheelchair athletics, and accessible higher education for individuals with disabilities. Our vibrant and diverse community of 130,000 offers the residential advantages of a medium-sized university city, excellent cultural opportunities, and a high quality of life, with a cost of living lower than the U.S. average. The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign assists faculty spouses and partners seeking employment in the area. To find out more about the resources available at the university and Urbana-Champaign community, please visit these sites:


• Benefits


• Living in Champaign-Urbana


• Work-Life Balance & Family Friendly Programs


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: 1026500
Job Category: Faculty
Apply at: https://jobs.illinois.edu


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