College of Education: Open-rank Teaching Professor - Education Policy, Organization & Leadership

Open-rank Teaching Professor

Department of Education Policy, Organization & Leadership

College of Education, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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The 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 Education Policy, Organization & Leadership is seeking a full-time, nine-month, non-tenure-track Specialized Teaching Professor. 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 Education Policy, Organization & Leadership (EPOL) seeks a dynamic and experienced Specialized Teaching Faculty with expertise in research methodologies for students enrolled in our Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) programs. In addition to teaching, this specialized faculty position will provide strategic oversight and program coordination to support doctoral students across multiple concentrations, including Diversity & Equity in Education, Global Studies in Education, Higher Education, Human Resource Development, and Learning Design and Leadership. Sustain a research agenda aligned with the teaching and service expectations described above (10% of time)

This position is intended to be eligible for benefits . This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.

Required Qualifications:

• Earned doctorate (Ed.D. or Ph.D.) in education or a closely related field.
• Experience with online teaching in fields including, but not limited to research methodology and dissertation proposal development
• Demonstrated experience in graduate advising and doctoral committee work
• Demonstrated program coordination and student support services in graduate and/or online education.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with online and hybrid graduate programs.
• Demonstrated commitment to inclusive excellence
• Background in educational leadership, policy, or organizational development.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as EPOL liaison in working with the Office of Online Programs in onboarding and orientation for new Ed.D. students, as well as ongoing advising to address barriers to student success, including academic, procedural, and personal challenges.
• Support faculty advisors in facilitating and coordinating success for post-coursework milestones - qualifying exams, dissertation proposal, and dissertation defense - among online Ed.D. students across EPOL concentrations.
• Within EPOL, collaborate with the Director of Graduate Studies, concentration coordinators, and faculty advisors to ensure consistency across Ed.D. pathways, including maintaining and updating program handbooks, timelines, and advising materials
• Work with the EPOL leadership team to identify and address barriers to student success, including academic, procedural, and personal challenges.
• Teach at least three courses per academic year in a concentration area aligned with academic background and professional expertise, including online EdD courses related to methods and doctoral milestones
• Sustain a research agenda aligned with the teaching and service expectations described above (10% of time)
• Contribute to additional service time across the department and college committees as identified (10% of time).
• Other duties as assigned.

Salary and Starting Date: The budgeted salary range for the position is $68,0000 to $80,000 for the Assistant Professor level, $80,000 to $90,000 for the Associate Professor level, and $90,000 to $100,000 for the Full Professor level, on a nine-month service basis. The pay offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors including (but not limited to) the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate including equivalent years in rank, training, and field or discipline; internal equity; and external market pay for comparable jobs. The proposed starting date is August 16, 2026, or soon thereafter.

For full consideration, all application materials must be received by March 30, 2026 at 6:00 pm CST. Please create a candidate profile at and upload one pdf file that contains (in this order) a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, and full contact information for three references by the closing date. All requested information must be submitted in a single file for consideration.

Please contact Dr. Grace Oh, the search chair, with any questions at [email protected] . For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.

Founded in 1867 as Illinois's flagship public university, the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign empowers a global community of students, scholars, and alumni to change the world through bold, innovative research and transformative education. With a land-grant heritage rooted in progress, Illinois faculty drive paradigm-shifting discoveries, mentor future leaders, and collaborate across 15 colleges and instructional units and more than 20 research institutes. The university's legacy of excellence includes 24 Nobel Prizes and 29 Pulitzer Prizes awarded to its faculty and alumni, $755 million in sponsored research funding, and 94 academic programs ranked in the top 20 nationally. Illinois offers the resources, recognition, and reach to accelerate your career - along with a highly competitive benefits portfolio. Discover how the Illinois Value Proposition fosters professional longevity, personal fulfillment, and a deep sense of purpose in every role.

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This position is intended to be eligible for benefits . This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions
of the candidate review process for this position; however, all
employment decisions will be made by a person.

The
University of Illinois must also comply with applicable federal export
control laws and regulations and, as such, reserves the right to employ
restricted party screening procedures for applicants.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify .

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. Accommodations may also be requested on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, and related conditions, or religion. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodation portal , or by contacting the Office for Access & Equity at 217-333-0885, option #1, or [email protected] .

Requisition ID : 1035133

Job Category : Faculty

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