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Assistant Professor, Educational Leadership
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Duties
Duties & Responsibilities:
Teaching: Teaching load is three courses per semester, including, but not limited to EDL 505/541, EDL 542, EDL 543, EDL 586 and/or other courses as needed based on expertise of candidate. Three-course load per semester is planned.
Scholarship: A proven record of the ability to produce quality scholarship (Discovery, Integration, Application, or Scholarship of Teaching) within the field of Educational Leadership is required.
Service: Service to School, College, University, and the community is required.
Note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Qualifications
Minimum qualifications: Terminal degree in the field and administrative certificate/license.
Preferred Qualifications:
School Law, School Finance
Salary/Benefits
Salary: $62,500 nine-month salary
Additional Notes
About UIS: Located in the state capital, the University of Illinois Springfield is one of three members of the University of Illinois system. The University serves approximately 4,000 students in 60 undergraduate programs of study, 41 minors, 44 graduate programs of study, 1 doctorate, 43 graduate certificates, and coursework that leads to 8 ISBE endorsements. The academic curriculum offers students a strong liberal arts core, a wide range of professional programs, and close faculty interaction. Making the most of its location in the state capital, UIS is broadly engaged in public policy and service. Its diverse student body includes traditional, non-traditional, and international students. Twenty-five percent of majors are in 17 undergraduate and graduate online degree programs and the campus has received several national awards for its implementation of online learning. UIS faculty are committed teachers, active scholars, and professionals in service to society. The University emphasizes excellence in teaching, and faculty are also expected to provide a balance of scholarship and service activities to meet requirements for tenure and promotion. You are encouraged to visit the university web page at https://www.uis.edu and the School of Education web page at https://www.uis.edu/education.
About Springfield, Illinois: https://www.uis.edu/academic-affairs/about-our-springfield-community
Union Affiliation: Tenure-track faculty positions at more than half-time are represented by the University Professionals of Illinois (UPI) Local 4100, University of Illinois Springfield United Faculty Chapter, IFT-AFT, AFL-CIO.
UIS employment in this role is not covered by Social Security, and instead, is covered by the State Universities Retirement System
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.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.
How to Apply
Application instructions: Click the "Apply Now" button, create or update your profile, complete the online application, and upload a current curriculum vita or resume, licensure documentation, and cover letter with statement that includes evidence of educational leadership effectiveness, equity-minded leadership, and successful collaboration with stakeholders. Contact information for professional references will be requested later in the search process. Formal review of applications will begin soon after the application deadline, and continue until the position is filled or the search is terminated.
Link to District/Third Party Online Application Web Page
https://uis.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/1263?c=uis
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Position Website
https://uis.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/1263?c=uis
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Job Posting Date
6/9/2026
Application Deadline
6/15/2026
Start Date
8/16/2026
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Springfield, IL 62703 Phone (217)206-6306 Fax (217)206-6775 IASA Region Abe Lincoln County Sangamon Employment Type Full-time permanent Job Category Other Instructional Grade Level Other
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