Instructional Assistant Professor - Creating Pool - KNR

Position: Instructional Assistant Professor - Creating a Pool - KNR
Instructional Assistant Professor - Creating a Pool - KNR

Job no: 521903
Work type: On Campus
Location: Normal, Illinois

Title: Instructional Assistant Professor - Creating a Pool - KNR
Employee Classification: Instructional Asst Professor
Division Name: Academic Affairs
College/Unit: College of Applied Science and Technology
Department: School of Kinesiology and Recreation
Campus Location: Normal, IL

Job Summary

In anticipation of possible educational needs in course delivery, the School of Kinesiology and Recreation is creating a pool of applicants who can teach in-person or online courses in all areas within the School of Kinesiology and Recreation.

All work under this appointment is required to be performed from within the State of Illinois.

The School of Kinesiology and Recreation serves approximately 1100 undergraduate and graduate students and is composed of approximately 45 TT and NTT faculty.

University Benefit Highlights:

- Insurance benefits, including health, dental, vision, and life (eligibility determination)
- Retirement and supplemental retirement planning options
- Tuition waiver benefits available to staff as well as their eligible dependents
- Paid benefit time

Additional University Benefit information, including information regarding eligibility to participate in the State Universities Retirement System and the State of Illinois Group Insurance program, can be reviewed here: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./

Additional Information

Illinois State University, Illinois State.edu, was founded in 1857 as Illinois' first public university. We enroll approximately 21,000 students in six colleges. Our new strategic plan, Excellence by Design: , lists our seven core values:
Excellence in Teaching, Learning, and Scholarship;
Individualized Attention;
Equity, Diversity, Access, and Belonging;
Collaboration;
Community and Civic Engagement;
Respect; and Integrity. By acting on these values, we create a learning environment that results in our university being the first-choice public university in Illinois for high-achieving, motivated students who seek an individualized educational experience combined with the resources of a large university. Learn more about Illinois State's Metrics of Excellence /Pointsof Pride.

Bloomington-Normal:
Illinois State University is located in the growing twin cities of Bloomington and Normal, with a metro population of approximately 172,000. The community is also home to Illinois Wesleyan University, Heartland Community College, St. Joseph Medical Center, Carle Bro Menn Medical Center, COUNTRY Financial, State Farm Insurance's International Headquarters, Central Illinois Regional Airport, and electric truck manufacturer Rivian Motors. The community has distinguished itself for its outstanding school systems, and its citizens' high level of educational attainment, as well as its parks and recreation, health care, vibrant fine arts scene, job growth, economic opportunity, historic sites, and low crime rates.

Bloomington made Livability's top 100 Best Places to Live (2024) and ranked No. 3 on College Values Online's list of Best Small College Towns in America (2024). Bloomington-Normal is conveniently located about three hours from Indianapolis; two hours from both Chicago and St. Louis; and an hour from Peoria, Champaign-Urbana, Decatur, and Springfield. Many of these locations are accessible from Bloomington-Normal via Amtrak, which is located one block from Illinois State's campus.

For more information on our community, visit visitbn.org.

Salary Rate / Pay Rate

$1,288 (non-terminal degree rate) - $1,417 (terminal degree rate) per month per 3 credit hour course commensurate with experience.

Required Qualifications

1.Master's degree in the field of athletic training, exercise science, recreation and sport management, physical education teacher education, or related field.
2.Candidates must be able to demonstrate oral proficiency in the English language as a requirement for this position, as mandated by state law.

Preferred Qualifications

Doctoral degree in athletic training, exercise science, recreation and sport management, physical education teacher education, or related field.

Work Hours

Varies

Proposed Starting Date

TBD

Required Applicant Documents

1) CV
2) Cover Letter
3) List of three references including name, address, telephone number and email address.

Please Note:
These documents are required to be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior to clicking on "Apply"

Special Instructions for Applicants

Applicants for this position must be authorized to work in the U.S. without ISU sponsorship. Sponsorship for work authorization will not be considered for this position.

Contact Information for Applicants

Noelle Selkow
nselkow

Important Information for Applicants

This position is subject to a criminal background investigation and if applicable, an employment history review, based on University Policy 3.1.30 and any offer of employment is…