ASSISTANT PROFESSOR/SECONDARY EDUCATION

LEWIS UNIVERSITY

The 10th largest among 60 private colleges and universities in Illinois, Lewis University is a dynamic, comprehensive Catholic university with a growing and diverse student body. Recognizing Lewis University’s excellence in education, US News and World Report has consistently ranked it one of the best colleges in the Midwest. In addition, the Princeton Review identified Lewis as “A Midwest Best.” Lewis University, located 30 miles from downtown Chicago, offers 65 undergraduate majors and 20 graduate program to approximately 5500 students. The College of Education is nationally recognized by NCATE and benefits from an excellent reputation in teacher education.

The Secondary Certification/Technology Department is seeking one full time faculty individual who is committed to diversity, values learning and social justice and would like to join a growing higher education community. The department invites applicants for a full-time, non- tenure-track assistant/associate professor for Secondary Certification. Successful candidates will have a doctorate in teacher education/curriculum and instruction or a closely related field; the ability to pursue a research agenda in teacher education; experience teaching in grades 6-12 (3 years minimum); and the ability to integrate technology into teaching. Preference will be given to individuals with background in middle/secondary math and/or science. Responsibilities include undergraduate and graduate teaching, student advisement, and service to the department, college, University, profession, and the community.

Required qualifications include (1) a doctorate in education or related field; (2)a valid 6-12 teaching certificate and previous 6-12 teaching experience; (3) demonstrated potential for teaching excellence in higher education (4) strength in developing and working in a collaborative learning community with students and colleagues.

Salary: Competitive

Application procedures: Submit letter of application, current vita, and references on-line at jobs.lewisu.edu

Review of applicants begins December 1, 2009. Search remains open until filled.