College of Education: Lecturer in Trauma-Informed Education Curriculum & Instruction

College of Education, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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Position: The Department of Curriculum & Instruction is seeking a faculty member in the category of Specialized Faculty with a focus on Trauma Informed Education. This is a full-time, on campus, nine-month, non-tenure-track position. This position will be expected to work at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus on a full-time basis per the University’s Workplace Flexibility policy.

Position

Description:

The Department of Curriculum & Instruction possess an outstanding reputation for its innovative programs in trauma-informed education. We seek a colleague who will join the College of Education to engage in teaching that will create transformative learning experiences for students and impact society. We seek candidates with expertise in Trauma-Informed Education or a related field. Teaching assignments will primarily include courses in equity-centered trauma-informed education that are required for the Trauma-Informed Practices and Pedagogy (TIPP) concentration in the online master’s degree in Curriculum & Instruction.

Additional Curriculum & Instruction courses will be assigned based on the candidate’s areas of expertise, which will be offered face-to-face or online. The faculty member will also play a role in coordinating the Trauma-Informed Education undergraduate and graduate programs and courses.

This position is intended to be eligible for benefits . This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.

Required Qualifications: An earned PhD in education or a related field is required prior to the start of the position. Experience in the use of technology for instructional delivery, including online course delivery, is required.

Preferred Experience :
We prefer candidates who have the following qualifications: (1) earned doctorate with a research focus in Trauma-Informed Education or related area; (2) relevant teaching experience in PreK-12 th grades; (3) significant experience in multicultural and diverse educational settings; (4) demonstrated commitment to teacher education and professional development; (5) prior university teaching experience; (6) expertise in additional content areas where the department of Curriculum & Instruction currently offers courses (i.e., early childhood education, literacy, math, science, or social studies).

Responsibilities: Our new colleague will be expected to (1) develop and teach master’s level courses related to equity-centered, trauma-informed education; (2) contribute to the development of undergraduate programs in Trauma-Informed Education; and (3) teach additional courses in Curriculum and Instruction based on the candidate’s areas of expertise, (4) provide service at state and local levels related to trauma-informed education. The position will be 80% teaching (4:4 teaching load), 20% administrative and service work.

Salary and Starting Date: T…