Job description
Springfield, IL
Summary:
The School of Education at the University of Illinois Springfield invites applications for a Math Methods instructor beginning August 16, 2025. The instructor will teach Math Methods courses for licensure programs in the Teacher Education programs (elementary, middle grades, and/or secondary). A 4/4 course load is planned.
This is a full-time on-campus position and benefit-eligible non-tenured academic appointment. UIS faculty are expected to be available and engaged in the university community to perform professional responsibilities as assigned.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Teaching: TEP 212-Math for Elementary Teachers, TEP 436-Mathematical Methods for Middle and Secondary Teachers, TEP 424-
Methods for Elementary Mathematics, and other courses as needed based on licensure and expertise of candidate.
Service: Assist with Teacher Education program needs in terms of scheduling and licensure requirements.
Minimum Qualifications:
Master’s degree or higher in mathematics, education or in a closely related field plus 18 graduate credit hours in mathematics. Current or prior endorsement, certification, and/or licensure in the content area (preferred Illinois licensure, but will accept out of state licensure).
Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience teaching in the field/content area.
Ability to work with a highly diverse faculty and student body.
Ability to use data and assessments to inform instruction.
Experience with teaching online, using educational technology tools.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Current and active knowledge in the area of teaching mathematics to elementary or secondary teacher candidates.
Preferred Qualifications:
Community College or University teaching experience
Earned Doctorate degree
Demonstrated scholarship
Current professional teaching experience
Application deadline: 6/9/2025
$52,000 minimum nine-month starting salary
About
UIS: Located in the state capital, the University of Illinois Springfield is one of three members of the University of Illinois system. The University serves approximately 4,000 students in 60 undergraduate
programs of study, 41 minors, 44 graduate programs of study, 1 doctorate, 43 graduate certificates, coursework that leads to 8 ISBE endorsements. The academic curriculum offers students a strong liberal
arts core, a wide range of professional programs, and close faculty interaction. Making the most of its location in the state capital, UIS is broadly engaged in public policy and service. Its diverse
student body includes traditional, non-traditional, and international students. Twenty-five percent of majors are in 17 undergraduate and graduate online degree programs and the campus has received
several national awards for its implementation of online learning. UIS faculty are committed teachers, active scholars, and professionals in service to society. The University emphasizes excellence in
teaching, and faculty are also expected to provide a balance of scholarship and service activities to meet requirements for tenure and promotion. You are encouraged to visit the university web page at
https://www.uis.edu and the department/school web page at https://www.uis.edu/education
About Springfield, Illinois: https://www.uis.edu/academic-affairs/about-our-springfield-comm unity/
The University of Illinois offers a very competitive benefits portfolio. Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits.
- You do not pay Social Security taxes and your earnings will not be on your Social Security record. (Your record will, however, show your Medicare wages.)
- Your pension from the State Universities Retirement System may affect the amount of your:
Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits.
Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Requests may be submitted by contacting UIS HR at [email protected] or call 217-206-6652.
***Please Note: All postings close at 5:00pm CST on the posting close date.***
UIS is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer with a strong institutional commitment to recruitment and retention of a diverse and inclusive campus community.
Women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
How to apply
Click here, create or update your profile, complete the online application, and upload current curriculum vita or resume, teaching statement, evidence of teaching effectiveness, licensure documentation. Contact information for professional references will be requested later in the search process. Formal review of applications will begin soon after application deadline and continue until the position is filled or the search is terminated.
