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Rev. Dr. C.T. Vivian Diversity Teaching Scholars Program Fall 2023

Employer
Western Illinois University
Location
Illinois, United States
Salary
Salary Not specified
Date posted
Feb 8, 2023

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Position Type
Faculty Positions, Humanities, Ethnic & Multicultural Studies
Employment Level
Executive
Employment Type
Full Time


Rev. Dr. C.T. Vivian Diversity Teaching Scholars Program Fall 2023

Category: Faculty
Department: Provost and Academic Vice President
Locations: Macomb, IL
Posted: Nov 29, 2022
Closes: Open Until Filled
Type: FT - Continuous


About Western Illinois University:

Western Illinois University, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, serves nearly 7,500 students at its traditional, residential four-year campus in Macomb, IL and its metropolitan branch campus in Moline, IL. Compliance to state and federal hiring standards is coordinated through WIU's Office of Equal Opportunity & Access.


Job Description:

APPOINTMENT: August 2023

RESPONSIBILITIES: C.T. Vivian Teaching Scholars will teach three courses (graduate students completing their degree) and/ or teach a traditional faculty load (current academic professionals) during an academic year. Participants will continue to conduct research, and contribute to the University community.

RANK & SALARY: Instructor/Teaching Scholar, $50,000 annual salary. 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:

1) Eligibility to work in the United States.

2) A member of a diverse cultural or ethnic group that is typically underrepresented among U.S. higher education faculty. We particularly encourage applications from individuals who identify as BIPOC (Black, Indigenous and People of Color) or Latinx.

3) Current enrollment or recently completed a terminal degree program (Ph.D., Ed.D., MFA, etc.) in Anthropology, Clinical Psychology, Cognitive/Forensic Psychology, English, Library & Information Studies, or Theatre (Performance)

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). Unless otherwise stated, the degree must be "in hand" at the time of appointment.


Additional Information:

THE PROGRAM: In honor of the Rev. Dr. C.T. Vivian, a distinguished and accomplished Western Illinois University alumnus who made monumental contributions to society as a pivotal leader, activist, and organizer in the Civil Rights Movement, WIU is extending teaching opportunities to graduate students and current academic professionals pursuing careers as university faculty who are entering the final year of a terminal degree or doctoral program or have just completed a terminal degree or doctoral program. C.T. Vivian Teaching Scholars will teach three courses (graduate students completing their degree) or teach a traditional faculty load (current academic professionals) during an academic year. Participants will continue to conduct research, and contribute to the University community.

The C.T. Vivian Teaching Scholars Program is designed to provide professional teaching experiences, mentoring and training, and potential tenure-track employment opportunities within WIU academic departments and schools. For additional details visit http://www.wiu.edu/provost/diversity.php

THE UNIVERSITY:

About WIU (wiu.edu/about/)

Since 1899, Western Illinois University has provided outstanding educational opportunities to individuals in west central Illinois and well beyond our region and state. WIU's traditional residential campus in Macomb, Illinois, is the educational, cultural and athletic center of the region, while the WIU-Quad Cities non-residential branch campus in Moline, Illinois, is the only public university in the immediate Quad Cities region.

WIU-Macomb, IL: Western's traditional, residential main campus offers a comprehensive slate of undergraduate and graduate programs, including a doctorate in education, and post-baccalaureate certificates. A diverse community in west central Illinois, Macomb features a unique blend of agriculture, industry, service, retail, education, and culture. Macomb serves as the county seat, with connections across the state with Amtrak providing twice-daily service from Macomb to Chicago (and point in-between). 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: Located on the banks of the Mississippi River in Moline, Illinois, the WIU-Quad Cities campus is the only public four-year regional university that serves the Quad Cities region. Designed as a metropolitan commuter campus, WIU-Quad Cities offers select undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs. Moline is located just 80 miles north of the Macomb campus and is centered within a diverse, bi-state community of 383,000 that offers a broad range of cultural, social, and entertainment amenities and experiences, as well as varied businesses and industries.

WIU Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Anti-Racism (wiu.edu/dei)

Western Illinois University fosters respect, equity, and inclusion for all students, faculty, and staff. WIU is committed to anti-racism, anti-oppression, equity, social justice, and diversity. We value inclusion as a core value and as an essential element of Western's public service mission. WIU embraces individual uniqueness and a culture of inclusion that supports broad and specific diversity initiatives. Western believes in the educational and institutional benefits of diversity in society as integral to the success of all individuals.

At WIU, we will:

Maintain a safe and secure environment for all members of our University communities.
  • Educate and empower students, staff, and faculty to be social justice advocates.
  • Provide curricula, programs, training, resources, and environments that reflect and strengthen the diversity of our communities, and to elevate cultural awareness and understanding.
  • Ensure fair, equitable, and inclusive access to University facilities, programs, resources, and services.
  • Create inclusive and equitable policies and practices.
  • Diversify the University's workforce by assessing hiring practices to attract, retain, and develop talented staff and faculty from diverse backgrounds.
  • Address intergroup disparities through areas as representation, retention, learning outcomes, and graduation rates.
  • Create a Universitywide diversity plan to ensure a continued commitment to anti-racism, anti-oppression, equity, social justice, and diversity.

Academics (wiu.edu/academics)

More than 61 undergraduate degree programs, 41 graduate programs, two doctoral programs and 16 post-baccaulaureate certificate programs prepare students for a successful career after graduation.

Student Resources

More than 200 student organizations at Western provide social, academic, recreation, athletics, service, academic, and many other opportunities for students to grow and learn, develop leadership skills, and much more.

Numerous concerts, lectures, films, dance performances, cultural events and more are presented and performed each year, along with numerous major theatrical and dance productions and studio shows, and a variety of service-oriented projects and activities, all in a diverse and inclusive campus environment.

The Multicultural Center is home to four cultural and resource centers: The Gwendolyn Brooks, Casa Latina, the Women's Center, and the LGBT*QA Resource Center. These cultural and resource centers promote WIU's goal of enhancing justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion through educational programming and advocacy.

WIU Intercollegiate Athletics (wiu.edu/athletics)

The University's athletics program, based on the Macomb campus, sponsors 17 NCAA Division I intercollegiate men's and women's 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.


Application Instructions:

APPLICATION: Complete applications include:

1) a letter of interest/application, including teaching philosophy

2) current curriculum vita or resume

3) the names, telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses of three to five current professional references

4) a separate statement regarding your commitment to and experience of diversity, equity and inclusion

5) unofficial transcripts

Additional application materials should include:
  • proposed plan for completion of graduate degree
  • abstract of dissertation or thesis (if applicable)
  • proposed timeline for graduate degree completion

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 January 15, 2023 and continue until positions are 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: Dr. Russell Morgan at RE-Morgan@wiu.edu.

For assistance with the online application system contact the Office of Human Resources at (309) 298-1971 or via email at hr-recruitment@wiu.edu.

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, veterans, 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.



To apply, visit https://wiu.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=156365&CNTRNO=14&TSTMP=0



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