Director, Cecilia J. Lauby Teacher Education Center

Title: Director, Cecilia J. Lauby Teacher Education Center
Division Name: Academic Affairs
College/Unit: College of Education
Department: Clinical Experiences in Teacher Education
Campus Location: Normal, IL

The Director of the Cecilia J. Lauby Teacher Education Center. oversees the work of the Clinical Experiences & Licensure Processes (CELP) unit, assists in the operation of the Council for Teacher Education, oversees partnership efforts with university and school partners, oversees teacher education accreditation, and performs other duties as mutually agreed upon.

The University is the second largest teacher preparation institution in the nation (2021 Title II Reports). Nearly one in six Illinois public school teachers is an alum of Illinois State.

The Cecilia J. Lauby Teacher Education Center houses the office of Clinical Experiences and Licensure Processes and serves over 4,000 undergraduate and graduate teacher education students from the 27 educator preparation programs across campus. Primary focuses include PK-12 partnerships, student teaching placements, Illinois State student gateway requirements, clinical experiences, educational data and ISBE licensure requirements.

Pay is commensurate with qualifications and experience, combined with an excellent benefits package

1. Terminal degree
2. Experience as a non-tenure track or tenure track/tenured faculty member from a teacher education program
3. 3+ years teaching experience in PK-12 Schools
4. Understanding of state and national teacher education accreditation systems
5. High level of written and oral communication proficiency
6. Experience working successfully with shared governance bodies in higher education connected to teacher education programs

Generally Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm with occasional weekend and evening hours as business needs dictate

Must be able to complete the following with or without a reasonable accommodation:
1. Remain at a workstation for extended periods
2. Distinguish colors on a monitor
3. Move about in various locations on and off campus as needed to complete day-to-day work
4. Effectively communicate on a daily basis

July 2024

Resume / C.V.
Cover Letter
Reference List - (specifically, the names, addresses, telephone numbers and e-mail addresses of at least three professional references)

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"

Initial application review will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.  For full consideration, please apply by 2-4-2024.

All application materials must be submitted online. Application materials submitted via fax, email, or mail will not be accepted.

Please prepare in advance separate documents representing a cover letter, reference list (specifically, the names, addresses, telephone numbers and e-mail addresses of at least three professional references), and resume/C.V. to attach to this application.

Amy Hurd
[email protected]

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.

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