Sign InCreate ProfileEnglish (US)College of Education: Open-rank Teaching Professor – Curriculum & InstructionUrbana, IL, United States|1038746Apply NowPosted on: 10/7/2026 Back to Search Open-rank Teaching Professor, Elementary and/or Secondary Grades Social StudiesDepartment of Curriculum & InstructionCollege of Education, University of Illinois Urbana-ChampaignGreat Minds Think IllinoisThe College of Education’s
mission extends far beyond the classroom: we aim to impact people's lives locally, nationally, and globally. Our world-class faculty and students lead scholarship on critical issues in education and are committed to innovation and discovery. As a top-ranked institution, we develop and apply new pedagogies and practices that improve understanding—supporting traditional, blended, and online learning. The Education at
Illinois community shares the ideals of respect for diverse ideas and social identities; dedication to community engagement; and the responsibility to make scholarship accessible and inclusive for all. Position: The Department of Curriculum & Instruction is seeking a specialized faculty member at open teaching rank (assistant, associate or full professor) in elementary and/or secondary grades social studies
education. This is a full-time, nine-month, non-tenure-track teaching position. This position will be expected to work at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus on a full-time basis per the University’s Workplace Flexibility policy. Position Description: The Department of Curriculum & Instruction possesses an outstanding reputation in teacher education. We seek a colleague who will join our department and
College of Education to engage in teaching that will create transformative learning experiences for students and impact society. We seek candidates with expertise in social studies education at the elementary and/or secondary levels. Teaching assignments will include social studies methods courses in the elementary and/or secondary grades licensure program, and undergraduate courses on multicultural and/or social
justice education. While the primary responsibility will involve teaching these courses (the position carries a 3:3 teaching, 20% research, and 20% service commitment), the faculty member will be expected to maintain a program of research in relevant areas of scholarship and to support administrative efforts. The faculty member may be asked to teach the occasional graduate course in their area of interest. The
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