Department of Curriculum & Instruction
Western Illinois University Macomb, Illinois

Position Announcement  - Assistant/Associate Professor Science Education -Elementary/Middle School

APPOINTMENT: Department of Curriculum and Instruction. Nine month tenure-track position beginning August 18, 2010. Position is located at the Western Illinois University Campus in Macomb.

QUALIFICATIONS: The successful candidate will have an earned doctorate (ABD considered, but must be completed within one year of hiring) in Curriculum and Instruction, Elementary Education, or closely related field, with a specialization in early elementary, elementary, or middle school science education from a regionally accredited institution. Three years experience teaching science in an elementary or middle school classroom is required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Three years experience teaching science in a U.S. public or private K-8 grade classroom; teaching science methods courses for undergraduate or graduate teacher education candidates in a university setting; experience supervising pre-student teaching field experiences; and experience in, or potential for, research, scholarly activities, and professional involvement.

RESPONSIBILITIES: The successful applicant will teach undergraduate and graduate science education methods courses and supervise pre-student teaching field experiences. The applicantmust have the ability to travel to teach at extension sites and supervise candidates in area schools, communicate clearly, utilize technology in instruction, engage in research and scholarly activities, and provide service to the department, college, university, and profession. Active membership in professional organizations and adherence to program, state, and national certification accreditation criteria will be expected.

RANK & SALARY: Assistant/Associate Professor. Salary commensurate with background and experience. Western Illinois University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes domestic partner benefits. For full benefit information visit: http://www.wiu.edu/hr/benefits.php .

APPLICATION: Send letter of application which specifically addresses the required qualifications and preferred qualifications stated in this announcement, current vita with email address for correspondence, copies of transcripts, and names of three professional references (with email addresses and telephone numbers). Apply to: Dr. Cindy Dooley, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Horrabin Hall 69, Western Illinois University; 1 University Circle; Macomb, IL 61455­1390. Screening of applications begins March 20, 2010 and continues until the position is filled.

THE DEPARTMENT: The department offers undergraduate programs in early childhood and elementary education and coursework leading to the middle level endorsement. In addition, it grants the M.S. degree in Reading (K-12 Reading Specialist) and in Elementary Education with areas of specialization in social studies education, early childhood education, language and literature, multidisciplinary studies, and science education. There are over 650 undergraduate and300 graduate majors taught by 28 professionally active full-time faculty members. Our programs are accredited by NCATE and recognized by IRA, ACEI, and NAEYC. Additional information about the department is available at www.wiu.edu/curriculum.

THE UNIVERSITY: Recognized as one of the "Best in the Midwest Colleges" by the Princeton

Review and one of only 20 public universities ranked a "Tier 1 Midwestern Masters Institution" by

U.S. News and World Report, Western Illinois University (WIU) serves approximately 13,000 students in the heart of the Midwest through its traditional residential, four-year campus in Macomb and its upper-division urban commuter location in Moline, Illinois.

Western's campuses are dedicated to providing a high quality, accessible and affordable education. 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. The four core values at the heart of the University are academic excellence, educational opportunity, personal growth, and social responsibility. WIU's GradTrac and Cost Guarantee programs ensure that students can achieve their degrees within four years while paying a fixed rate for tuition, fees, plus room and board. WIU remains the only university in Illinois to guarantee the cost for tuition, fees and room and board over a four-year period at both the undergraduate and graduate level.

WIU is a comprehensive university offering 66 undergraduate and 37 graduate degree programs. With a student-to-faculty ratio of 16:1, the University's 762 full-time faculty members teach 93 percent of all undergraduate and graduate courses, in addition to eight pre-professional degree programs and 18 certificate programs.

Western offers a broad-based athletics program, sponsoring 20 intercollegiate sports. Football competes in the NCAA Football Championship Subdivision through the Missouri Valley Football Conference; all other sports compete at the Division I level through The Summit League. WIU is the cultural center of the region, with 12 major theatrical and dance productions and more than 12 studio shows presented annually in Western's three theatres. The Bureau of Cultural Affairs and the University Union Board present outstanding concerts, lectures, dramatic presentations, films, and dance attractions.

The University Libraries contain more than 1 million cataloged volumes, 20,000 current periodicals, and access to over 100 electronic databases of information. WIU's librarians answer approximately 10,000 research questions per year. The library system encompasses the main Malpass Library and four branch libraries. The Physical Sciences Library, the Music Library, the Curriculum Library, and the Quad Cities campus library are integral parts of the University's system that provides full service to students, faculty, and staff.

Western Illinois University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association.

Western Illinois University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and has a strong institutional 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 sex, race, color, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, religion, age, marital status, national origin, disability, and veteran status.