Title: Instructional Assistant Professor – University College
Employee Classification: Instructional Asst Professor
Division Name: Academic Affairs
Department: University College
Campus Location: Normal, IL

Job Summary

University College invites qualified individuals to apply for a part-time, non-tenure-track teaching position for IDS 128 – Thriving in College, Career and Beyond.

Applications are accepted continuously and reviewed as vacancies become available. There may not be an actual vacancy at the time you apply. If a vacancy becomes available, you will be contacted via email.

IDS 128 (THRIVE) is a 3-credit hour course designed to assist first-year students in any field of study with successfully transitioning from high school to college and career. Through instructor guidance, this course will focus on student self-exploration and reflection, habits of successful and well students, connecting to campus resources, exploring and preparing for educational and career goals, and identifying and strengthening career-ready and executive functioning skills.

The Thrive instructor works in collaboration with the Curriculum Services faculty and staff, as well as other staff members of University College and Illinois State University, including academic advisors and campus constituents to increase student persistence and success.

Instructor duties include:
Be directly responsible for the facilitation of one class section of IDS 128 – Thriving in College, Career, and Beyond
Complete pre-semester and ongoing training
Hold weekly scheduled office hours
Attend each 50 minute class session (i.e., three days a week, M/W/F) and hold a one-on-one meeting with each student throughout the semester
Be responsible for ensuring that attendance is correctly taken for each class and reported in Canvas
Be responsible for grading all assignments and correctly submitting grades/feedback in Canvas
Complete and submitting Early Alert, Progress Report, and Final grades

University College helps students successfully transition to Illinois State University, achieve their educational goals, and realize their academic potential in the first year and beyond.

Additional Information

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/

Illinois State University: 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 strategicplan.illinoisstate.edu/metrics/.

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

Starting at $1250 per month based on Part Time Equivalent for a 3-credit hour course.

Required Qualifications

1. Bachelor's Degree
2. Prior experience teaching, tutoring, or facilitating educational development sessions
3. Excellent interpersonal skills, including listening, communication, and teamwork, and a commitment to student success
4. Must be able to work independently and without intense supervision but also effectively contribute to an instructional team with a learner-centered and service-oriented philosophy
5. Demonstrated experience in working with students, faculty, departmental staff, and campus administrators, as well as off-campus contacts
6. State law mandates demonstrable oral proficiency in English as a requirement for this position

Preferred Qualifications

1. Master's Degree
2. College-level teaching or tutoring experience
3. Prior experience working with First-time in College (FTIC) students
4. Employed by ISU or previously employed by ISU
5. Understand the challenges facing college students today
6. Strong knowledge of the ISU campus, including culture, resources, and disciplines

Work Hours

Varies

Proposed Starting Date

August 14, 2026

Required Applicant Documents

Resume/C.V.
Cover Letter
Reference List

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

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.

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 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 (309) 438-3383. The Office of Equal Opportunity and Access will hold any confidential information you provide in confidence.

If you are having difficulty accessing the system, please call Human Resources at (309) 438-8311.