Lecturer or Instructional Assistant Professor—Honors Mindset Seminar

Illinois State University; Normal (IL); On-site; USD 4,000 - 5,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance benefits including health, dental, vision, and life

Retirement and supplemental retirement planning

Tuition waiver benefits

Paid benefit time

Job summary

A prestigious educational institution in Illinois is seeking a Lecturer or Instructional Assistant Professor for the Honors Mindset Seminar. Ideal candidates will have a Master's degree and demonstrate oral proficiency in English. This role involves teaching a one credit hour course focused on various learning dimensions and goal-setting strategies. The position offers various benefits, including health insurance, retirement options, and tuition waivers. The position is subject to a criminal background investigation and applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Qualifications

• State law mandates demonstrable oral proficiency in the English language.

Responsibilities

• Teach the Honors Mindset Seminar, focusing on learning techniques and goal setting.

Education

Master's degree or higher

Job description

Lecturer or Instructional Assistant Professor—Honors Mindset Seminar

Title: Lecturer or Instructional Assistant Professor—Honors Mindset Seminar

Division: Academic Affairs
College/Unit: Ucollege, Honors, Support Services
Department: Honors Program
Campus: Normal, IL

Job Summary

All Honors students complete the Honors Mindset Seminar as their first Honors Learning Experience in the fall semester to which they have been admitted to the Honors Program. This one credit hour course meets for an hour and a half, once a week, for 16 weeks. Topics include: The Dimensions of Honors Learning, theories and strategies of learning, and goal setting.

Benefits

• 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 at https://hr.illinoisstate.edu/benefits/

Salary Rate / Pay Rate

1 credit hour courses $400-440 per month

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher
• State law mandates demonstrable oral proficiency in the English language as a requirement for this position.

Work Hours

Varies

Proposed Starting Date

TBD

Required Applicant Documents

• C.V.
• Cover letter – Please specify the area/s for which you are applying.
• Reference list with at least three professional references and contact information.

Special Instructions for Applicants

Applications will be reviewed as vacancies become available. 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. This position is subject to a criminal background investigation and, if applicable, an employment history review. If you may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources. If you are having difficulty accessing the system, please call Human Resources at [phone].

Equal Opportunity

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 accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or other state or federal law you may request an accommodation by contacting the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access at [phone]. The Office of Equal Opportunity and Access will hold any confidential information you provide in confidence.