Instructional Assistant Professor-College of Engineering-Creating a Pool

Title: Instructional Assistant Professor-College of Engineering-Creating a Pool
Employee Classification: Instructional Asst Professor
Division Name: Academic Affairs
College/Unit: College of Engineering
Department: Dean of College of Engineering
Campus Location: Normal, IL

Job Summary

The new College of Engineering (CEG) at Illinois State University (ISU) invites applications for full time and part time non tenure track faculty positions in the first year engineering program beginning August 16, 2026. First year engineering courses may include (but are not limited to) EGR 110: MATLAB Programming for Engineers, EGR 120: Engineering Explorations, EGR 130: Introduction to Engineering Design, EGR 135: Engineering Applications of Calculus I, and EGR 136: Engineering Applications of Calculus II.

The College of Engineering is the newest college at ISU. We welcomed our first cohort of students in Fall of 2025 and will graduate our first cohort of students in Spring of 2029. The CEG will emphasize project-based learning and applied research, and actively demonstrate the societal impact engineers make across communities. We will be a leader in educating engineers and plan to be a leader in transforming engineering education to create interdisciplinary, socially-conscious, workforce-ready graduates. For more information, visit .

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: Additional Information

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 IllinoisState.edu/PointsofPride.

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 $412 per month per credit hour of instruction.

Required Qualifications

1) BS and MS or PhD in engineering or related field.
2) Candidates must be able to demonstrate oral proficiency in the English Language as a requirement for this position, as mandated by state law.

Work Hours

Varies

Proposed Starting Date

8/16/2026 or 1/1/2027

Required Applicant Documents

1) Letter of Application
2) CV
3) List of 3 references with their contact information (name, phone number, email)

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
[email protected]

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 .