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Educational Studies Assistant Professor (2 positions)
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Position Number: 1106397
Location: Macomb, IL
Position Type: Education - Edu. Admin & Leadership (study of)

About Western Illinois University:
Western Illinois University, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, serves nearly 10,000 students at its traditional, residential four-year campus in Macomb, IL and its metropolitan, non-residential campus in Moline, IL. Compliance to state and federal hiring standards is coordinated through WIU's Office of Equal Opportunity & Access.

Western Illinois University is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity employer with a strong commitment to diversity. In that spirit, we are particularly interested in receiving applications from a broad spectrum of people, including, but not limited to, minorities, women and individuals with disabilities. WIU has a non-discrimination policy that includes discrimination based on an individual's membership in the following classes: sex, race, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, marital status, national origin, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and any other classes protected by state or federal law.

 Job Description:
APPOINTMENT: Two tenure track Unit A faculty positions (one located on the Macomb campus and one located on the Quad Cities campus) at the assistant professor level with a start date of August 2018.

RESPONSIBILITIES: The successful candidates will teach courses in the principal preparation and superintendent preparation programs focusing on 1) vision; 2) curriculum, instruction and assessment; 3) management; 4) relationships; 5) ethical leadership; and 6) advocacy and influence. The candidates will also be responsible for supervising principal interns and superintendent interns. Additionally, the successful candidates will be part of the educational leadership doctoral program (e.g., teaching courses and serving on dissertation committees). Faculty may be expected to teach at multiple sites for the program, including Macomb, the Quad Cities, the University Center of Lake County, or other off-campus locations. There is a possibility for summer employment. Additional job responsibilities include the expectation to conduct research and publish research findings as well as serve on department, college, and university committees.

RANK & SALARY: Assistant Professor. Negotiable, commensurate with experience. Western Illinois University offers a competitive benefits package including domestic partner benefits. For full benefit information visit: http://www.wiu.edu/vpas/human_resources/benefits/.

 Requirements:
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Candidates must have a Ph.D. or Ed.D. in Educational Leadership or a closely related field. ABD will be considered if degree will be conferred by time of appointment. Candidates must have a minimum of 3 years of successful teaching experience in P-12 as well as 5 years of experience as a P-12 principal, P-12 superintendent, and/or central office administrator. Candidates must have licensure as a principal and/or superintendent.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Principal licensure for both Illinois and Iowa. Superintendent licensure for both Illinois and Iowa. Experience as both a principal and a superintendent. College teaching and research experience. Ability to teach graduate-level courses related to school-level and systems-level educational studies. Experience mentoring and supervising leaders and teachers. Strong written and oral communication skills. A research agenda evidenced by plans for publications in peer reviewed journals and professional presentations.
For a degree to be considered, it must be conferred from a regionally accredited degree-granting institution of higher education (or equivalent from an international accrediting body).

 Additional Information:
THE DEPARTMENT: The successful candidates will join the Department of Educational Studies. The Department of Educational Studies is home to 25 faculty members who support approximately 270 graduate and licensure students at the bachelor, master, specialist, and doctoral degree levels. In addition to the department's degree programs, faculty provide course work to numerous other undergraduate and graduate programs across our campuses. Those sites include the main campus at Macomb, our satellite campus in the Quad Cities, the University Center of Lake County, and in cohort groups at off-campus locations around the state. The Educational Leadership program faculty of seven support approximately 210 graduate and licensure students. We continue to grow into a vibrant, diverse community where research is nurtured and curriculum development is expanding. The Educational Studies faculty members are dedicated to the continued development of a high quality and critical learning environment. The department aspires to produce highly qualified graduates who are prepared to successfully enter a global work force and/or to pursue advanced degrees. For more information about the department, see http://www.wiu.edu/es.

THE UNIVERSITY: Recognized as a "Best Midwestern College" by the Princeton Review for 14 consecutive years and as one of 37 public universities ranked a top tier "Best Midwestern University" by U.S.News & World Report, Western Illinois University (WIU) serves nearly 10,000 students at its traditional residential campus in Macomb and its metropolitan, non-residential location in Moline, Illinois.
The WIU-Macomb and -Quad Cities campuses are comprised of accomplished faculty, state-of-the-art technology and facilities, and a wide range of academic and extracurricular opportunities. Western is a comprehensive university offering 66 undergraduate and 38 graduate degree programs, which includes a doctorate in education and a doctorate in environmental studies. With a student-to-faculty ratio of 15:1, the University's 566 full-time faculty members teach 96 percent of all undergraduate and graduate courses, in addition to eight pre-professional degree programs and 19 certificate programs.

Western offers a broad-based athletics program, sponsoring 19 NCAA Division I intercollegiate varsity sports. Football competes in the NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision through the Missouri Valley Football Conference; all other varsity sports compete at the Division I level through The Summit League. WIU is the cultural center of the region. University Libraries house an extensive collection and offer online database access to thousands of academic periodic journals and publications.

WIU-Macomb, IL (Student Population: 8,109): A traditional, residential four-year campus with select graduate programs, including a doctorate in education, WIU-Macomb is located in the heart of west central Illinois in Macomb (population 20,000). Macomb is an Amtrak city with twice-daily service to Chicago. Macomb is located approximately 75 miles from the Quad Cities International Airport (Moline, IL) and 70 miles from the Greater Peoria Regional Airport (Peoria, IL).

WIU-Quad Cities (Student Population: 1,332): The only public university in the Quad Cities area, WIU-QC offers select undergraduate and graduate programs, including a doctorate in education and a doctorate in environmental studies, at its metropolitan, non-residential campus in Moline, IL (population 44,000). The Quad Cities (population 376,000) rests on the banks of the Mississippi River and is comprised of Moline and Rock Island in western Illinois and Davenport and Bettendorf in eastern Iowa. Moline, Illinois is home to the Quad Cities International Airport.

 Application Instructions:
APPLICATION: Complete applications include:
1) a letter of application
2) current curriculum vita or resume
3) the names, telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses of three current professional references
4) copies of unofficial academic transcripts and principal and/or superintendent licenses/certifications, official copieswill be requested of selected candidate
5) evidence of teaching effectiveness

Please upload the requested documents by clicking APPLY NOW or by navigating to the WIU Employment page at the following URL http://www.wiu.edu/employment/

**Note** In order to upload Individual documents must be under 2 MB in size.

Screening will begin on November 20, 2017 and continue until the position is filled.

Western Illinois University endeavors to provide a safe environment for its employees and students and requires candidates to submit to a background investigation upon offer of employment. Employment is contingent upon compliance with University policies and procedures relating to the receipt and evaluation of information contained in the background investigation.

Questions regarding the search may be directed to: Eric Sheffield, Department Chair, Department of Educational Studies, EC-Sheffield@wiu.edu.

For assistance with the online application system contact the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access at (309)298-1977 or via email at eoa-office@wiu.edu.

URL: wiu.edu/es