Elementary & Secondary Education Faculty – Full-Time Tenure Track

HARRY S TRUMAN COLLEGE

ELEMENTARY & SECONDARY EDUCATION

FULL-TIME, TENURE-TRACK FACULTY

The Department of Elementary & Secondary Education is accepting applications for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position to begin in the spring 2025 semester. As a newly established unit, Elementary & Secondary Education Department will offer course work related to Illinois Subsequent Endorsements for Professional Educators in areas, such as Bilingual Education, English as a Second Language (ESL), Learning Behavior (LBS1), Technology, and iOS and MacOS Computer Science.

Truman College is dedicated to hiring faculty who will enhance diversity and equal opportunity in higher education through their research, teaching, and service. It is vital to understand the ways in which differences in gender, class, race, ethnicity, religious affiliation, national and cultural boundaries, national origin, worldview, intellectual origin, ability, and other identities can both divide and offer individuals better ways of thinking and working. Truman College is committed to preparing professionals who work in an increasingly diverse and global society by promoting equity and justice for all individuals, actively working to eliminate barriers and obstacles created by institutional discrimination.

The ideal candidate will be able to join a broad-based, inclusive information college, whose faculty members pursue their teaching and service across multiple-degree programs. Truman College is an institution that encourages inclusive research and community outreach.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide effective class instruction, using a variety of new techniques and technologies, as appropriate for the assignment and instructional mode, to meet the needs of diverse learners and empower them to succeed
• Prepare syllabus in accordance with department standards and CCC requirements
• Develop appropriate course materials, such as assignments, activities, and assessments to meet course objectives and student learning outcomes
• Evaluate student work, assign grades, and maintain grading records
• Participate in the online teacher training program
• The position must maintain current instructional certifications appropriate to the field or discipline
• Participate in curriculum development and review
• Serve on college, district, and professional committees (as appropriate)
• Design courses to meet learning outcomes, and promote students’ active participation in their own learning
• Use the online learning platform to post course syllabi and inform students about class assignments and evaluation techniques/outcomes You are required to post your syllabi on Brightspace and to enter your grades online

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required 

• Master’s degree in Education or a related field
• Active Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL)
• Minimum seven years of teaching experience in Grades 3 – 8 and/or high school
• Subsequent Endorsement in one of the following areas: Bilingual Education, English as a Second Language (ESL), Learning Behavior (LBS1), Technology, or iOS and MacOS Computer Science
• Demonstrated experience working in a higher-education learning environment, such as:
• Teaching
• Tutoring or instructional support
• Educational program development
• Engagement in curriculum development or educational workshops 

Preferred

• Doctorate degree in Education or a related field
• Administrative experience in Grades 3 – 8 or high school
• Teacher-evaluation experience in Grades 3 – 8 or high school
• College teaching experience
• Experience in online instruction using a learning management system
• This position is represented by Local 1600.

WE OFFER: Excellent health benefits at a low cost; Investment plans 403(b) & 457(b); SURS Retirement Plan; Generous vacation, holidays, personal and sick days; Tuition Reimbursement. For a more detailed overview of benefits please visit our benefits page. 

Chicago residency is required for all full-time employees within 6 months of hire. 

We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. 

Thank you for your interest in City Colleges of Chicago!

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