Instructional Assistant Professor-College of Engineering

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Title: Instructional Assistant Professor-College of Engineering-Creating a Pool Employee Classification: Instructional Asst Professor Division Name: Academic Affairs College/Unit: College of Engineering Campus Location: Normal, IL Job Summary The new College of Engineering (CEG) at Illinois State University (ISU) invites applications for full time and part time non tenure track faculty positions in the first year engineering program beginning August 16, 2026. First year engineering courses may include (but are not limited to) EGR 110: MATLAB Programming for Engineers, EGR 120: Engineering Explorations, EGR 130: Introduction to Engineering Design, EGR 135: Engineering Applications of Calculus I, and EGR 136: Engineering Applications of Calculus II. The College of Engineering is the newest college at ISU. We welcomed our first cohort of students in Fall of 2025 and will graduate our first cohort of students in Spring of 2029. The CEG will emphasize project-based learning and applied research, and actively demonstrate the societal impact engineers make across communities. We will be a leader in educating engineers and plan to be a leader in transforming engineering education to create interdisciplinary, socially-conscious, workforce-ready graduates. For more information, visit https://illinoisstate.edu/college-engineering/ . 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: https://hr.illinoisstate.edu/benefits/ Additional Information Illinois State University, IllinoisState.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: 2024-2029, 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 at IllinoisState.edu/PointsofPride. 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 BroMenn 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 - $1,417 per month per 3 credit hour course. Required QualificationsBS and MS or PhD in engineering or related field. Candidates must be able to demonstrate oral proficiency in the English Language as a requirement for this position, as mandated by state law. Work Hours Varies Proposed Starting Date 8/16/2026 or 1/1/2027 Required Applicant DocumentsLetter of Application CV List of 3 references with their contact information (name, phone number, email) 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 Sponsorship: Applicants for this position must be currently legally authorized to work for Illinois State University in the United States. Illinois State University will not sponsor or take over the sponsorship of an employment visa for this opportunity. Illinois State University is not a qualifying employer for the STEM OPT benefit: only the 12-month OPT may be used to work at Illinois State University. Contact Information for Applicants Human Resources Michelle Klunke msklunk@ilstu.edu 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 contingent upon you passing a satisfactory criminal background investigation and/or an employment history review. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources. Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable a

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