Assistant Professor in Residence - Teacher Education

The Department of Education, Counseling and Leadership in the College of Education and Health Sciences invites applications for a full-time, one-year, Assistant Professor in Residence position in Teacher Education. The position requires an earned Ph.D. or Ed.D. in Curriculum and Instruction, or a closely related field. The starting date for the position is August 2021.

Qualified applicants must have a teaching license and P-12 classroom teaching experience.  Preference will be given to applicants who have a background in Literacy Education. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: teaching undergraduate courses, advising students, attending department and college meetings and committees as appropriate, and supervision of teacher candidates in their field experiences. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Qualified candidates should submit a letter of interest; curriculum vita; and complete contact information for a minimum of three professional references (name, phone number, and email address). Submit application materials electronically in pdf format to: Dr. Twila Lukowiak, Chair, Education Search Committee tlukowiak@fsmail.bradley.edu  

Review of applications will begin immediately. Employment with Bradley University is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check.

The ECL department offers undergraduate programs in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Middle School Education, High School Education, K-12 Education, and Special Education (Learning Behavior Specialist I). Approximately 300 students are currently enrolled in these programs. The education unit holds Illinois State Board of Education accreditation. For additional information about the Department of Education, Counseling, and Leadership Bradley visit https://www.bradley.edu/academic/departments/ecl/

Bradley University is a top-ranked, prestigious, private university in Peoria, Illinois, offering 5,400 undergraduate and graduate students the opportunities, choices and resources of a larger university and the personal attention and exceptional learning experience of a smaller university.  Bradley offers a comprehensive array of undergraduate and graduate academic programs in business, communications, education, engineering, fine arts, health sciences, liberal arts and sciences, and technology. The University is located on an 85-acre campus in Peoria, the largest metropolitan area in Central Illinois. For additional information about the University visit www.bradley.edu. 

Bradley University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. The administration, faculty, and staff are committed to attracting qualified candidates from underrepresented groups.