Assistant/Associate Professor in Deaf and Hearing Education

Job description

Assistant/Associate Professor in Deaf and Hearing Education The Department of Special Education at Illinois State University
in Normal, IL invites applications for one tenure-track position to
be filled at the rank of Assistant/Associate Professor in the area
of Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH). Our DHH program is among the
largest undergraduate programs in the country and has a
comprehensive philosophy. Illinois State University is a large
public university with state and national recognition and was
reported by College Factual as the #1 special education teacher
preparation program in the nation. In addition to licensure in DHH,
we offer an undergraduate program leading to licensure in learning
and behavior specialist (LBS) and low vision/blindness (LVB). Our
department also offers Master's and Doctoral programs in special
education. The Department seeks a balanced professional life where
contributions in teaching, research, and service are valued.
Position: This tenure-track position, to start on August 16,
2022, is a nine-month position with the opportunity for summer
employment. Responsibilities may include teaching courses in the
DHH sequence as well as other special education courses at the
undergraduate and graduate levels; supervising students in clinical
settings; conducting, disseminating, and supervising research; and
providing university and professional service. Salary is
commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Required Qualifications

Applicants must hold an earned doctorate in deaf education or a
related field with expertise in DHH (ABD will be considered).
Applicants must have at least 3 years of teaching and/or
providing direct services for DHH individuals.
All work for this position must be completed within the state
of Illinois.
State law mandates demonstrable proficiency in the English
language as a requirement for this position.

Application Process:
Initial review of candidates will begin February 14, 2022 and
will continue until the position is filled. To ensure full
consideration, please complete the faculty employment application
at
(posting #512447). In addition, please submit a letter of
application, description of (current and/or future) teaching
philosophy, research agenda, vita, scholarly writing sample (eg,
dissertation chapter), and contact information for three
professional references (name, phone number, email).
Illinois State University is committed to diversity, equity, and
inclusion and the Department of Special Education is working to
create a job search experience that is accessible to current and
prospective faculty. Accordingly, we are committed to:

Ensuring the digital resources and documents we share comply
with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA
()
Providing automatic transcription for the remote components of
the interview process
Ensuring ASL interpretation and ample amplification for formal
presentations (ie, research presentation, teaching
demonstration)

We encourage, but do not require, applicants to use resources
and submit materials that meet WCAG 2.1. Microsoft offers
approachable resources ()
that applicants may find useful. If you have questions regarding
document accessibility, you may contact Kristen Bernas at (see below)
Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative
Action Employer encouraging diversity. We encourage those with
diverse lived experiences, including DHH individuals to apply. 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 (309)
or visit
Illinois State University:
Illinois State University, founded in 1857, is the oldest public
university in Illinois. Illinois State is a co-educational,
residential university that emphasizes undergraduate study with
more than 20,000 students. Our six colleges offer 174 undergraduate
majors, 76 minors, 97 master's programs, 17 doctoral degrees, and
40 certificate options. We have repeatedly been named a ?Great
Place to Work? by the Chronicle of Higher Education.
Bloomington-Normal Community:
Illinois State University is located in the growing twin cities
of Bloomington and Normal, with a population of approximately
132,000 and conveniently located approximately two hours from both
Chicago and St. Louis. The community is home to GROWMARK, Illinois
Farm Bureau, State Farm Insurance International Headquarters,
Illinois Wesleyan University, Lincoln College, and Heartland
Community College. The community has distinguished itself for its
outstanding school systems and educational attainment, parks and
recreation, health care, job growth, economic opportunity, and low
crime. Forbes
magazine, in a review of the best places for business, ranked
Bloomington-Normal the 15th best place for business out of 168
small metros listed. Bloomington was also recently placed on

CNNMoney's list of the 100 Best Places to
Live. Expansion Management
Magazine rated Bloomington-Normal as one of two metro
areas with a five-star quality of life, giving the community high
rankings in such areas as standard of living, quality of schools,
traffic and commute. Please visit the Bloomington-Normal Area
Convention & Visitors Bureau website at
for more information.
Illinois State University is an Equal
Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer The Chronicle of Higher Education. Keywords: Associate Professor, Location: Normal, IL - 61761