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McKendree University, located in Lebanon, IL, invites applicants for the position of non-tenure track Instructor for the School of Education. This is an on-campus, full-time position and is eligible for a competitive compensation and benefits package.

The instructor will report to the School of Education and will teach both foundational and methods education courses as well as English Composition courses in the College of Arts and Science, English Department. As an instructor, you will play a vital role in engaging freshman and sophomore students as well as preparing future educators. The candidate must have experience teaching college-level English Composition or other relevant experience The ideal candidate will bring a passion for teaching, a deep understanding of educational methodologies, and a strong background as a K-12 teacher.

Responsibilities:

• Design and deliver engaging curriculum for methodology courses in various subject areas.
• Facilitate meaningful classroom discussions, group activities, and hands-on teaching experiences to develop students' pedagogical skills.
• Foster a positive and inclusive learning environment that promotes critical thinking, creativity, and effective teaching strategies.
• Provide constructive feedback, guidance, and mentorship to aspiring educators to enhance their teaching skills.
• Stay current with best practices in K-12 education and adapt instructional methods accordingly.
• Supervise students in the field during student teaching.
• In collaboration with English faculty, implement university-level composition goals and best practices.
• Design engaging university-level composition assignments that foster process writing, critical thinking, and information literacy.

Qualifications:

• Master's or doctorate in English and/or Education or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of K-12 teaching experience in a public or private school setting.
• Experience teaching English Composition at the college/university level (or other relevant experience).
• Familiarity with various writing assessment methodologies and proficiency in writing assessment and curriculum development.
• A strong understanding of various teaching methodologies across different subject areas
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in education.
• Familiarity with educational technology and its integration into the curriculum.
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and contribute to a positive academic community.
• A passion for teaching and a dedication to shaping the next generation of educators.

FLSA Category: Exempt

Salary Range: $40,260.00 - $50,000.00 / Annually

Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions and department budget.

McKendree University benefits information can be found at: https://www.mckendree.edu/offices/hr/2025benefitsguide.pdf

McKendree University is a private university located in the historic city of Lebanon, Illinois, 25 minutes from downtown St. Louis. With a total enrollment of over 2,500 students, McKendree offers undergraduate and graduate programs on campus and online.

Interviews will begin immediately. Qualified candidates should complete and submit the McKendree Employment Application and send a letter of interest referencing Job #ISEE02 with a resume/CV, copies of transcripts (official required upon hire) and contact information for three professional references to the Human Resources Department at hr@mckendree.edu.