The Department of Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) invites applications for a tenure track position beginning on August 16, 2024. The Department of Family and Consumer Sciences and College of Applied Science and Technology is committed to increasing the diversity of the campus community. ISU recognizes that a diverse faculty, staff, and student body enriches the educational experiences of the entire campus and greater community. Candidates who have experience working with a diverse range of faculty, staff, and students, and who can contribute to the climate of inclusivity are especially welcomed to apply. Women, veterans, persons with disabilities, LGBTQIA2+, and people of color are encouraged to apply.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required: (1) Applicants must hold a Doctoral degree in a Family and Consumer Science field (Fashion Design and Merchandising; Food, Nutrition, and Dietetics; Human Development and Family Science; Interior Design; or FCS Teacher Education) or closely related field. Exceptional A.B.D candidates with expected completion of their doctoral degree before May 15, 2025 will be considered. (2) Candidates must demonstrate experience with methodology and statistics. (3) Candidates must demonstrate experience with scholarly activity appropriate to the discipline. (4) Candidates must be able to demonstrate oral proficiency in the English language as a requirement for this position, as mandated by state law.

RESPONSIBILITIES

This position includes responsibilities of teaching undergraduate and graduate methodology courses that include quantitative and qualitative techniques pertinent to the field of FCS, a Master’s level statistics course, and mentoring undergraduate and graduate students. The typical teaching load is nine credit hours per semester. The successful candidate will also be expected to establish a record of scholarly publications and provide service to the University and profession. For consideration for appointment at the rank of associate professor, applicants should already have an established record of teaching excellence and scholarship.

SALARY RANK AND TENURE

Salary and rank is commensurate with qualifications and professional experience.  This is a tenure-track, nine-month position with potential for summer employment. The locus of annual evaluation, tenure, and promotion in rank will be in the Department of Family and Consumer Sciences. A comprehensive benefits package is included.

THE DEPARTMENT

The Department of Family and Consumer Sciences is one of six departments and two schools in the College of Applied Science and Technology (www.cast.illinoisstate.edu). The Department is accredited by the American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (AAFCS) and offers five professional undergraduate programs [Fashion Design and Merchandising; Food, Nutrition and Dietetics; Human Development and Family Science; Interior Design; and FCS Teacher Education]. The department also offers four accelerated master's sequences (combined bachelor's and master's) including a Food, Nutrition and Dietetics sequence.

The department offers two Master’s degree programs: (1) a Master’s degree in Nutrition with two sequences [Dietetic Internship; Nutrition] and a certificate [Distance Dietetic Internship] and (2) a Master’s degree in Family and Consumer Sciences with four sequences [Child Life; Fashion Design and Merchandising; Human Development and Family Science; Interior Design].

The FCS Department houses four accredited programs including: undergraduate DPD (ACEND), a graduate Dietetic Internship (ACEND), undergraduate interior design (CIDA), and undergraduate Teacher Education (NCATE). The Department has approximately 530 undergraduate and 115 graduate students, 24 full-time and 4 part-time faculty, 2 full-time academic advisors, 2 civil service staff and an affiliated Child Care Center. The FCS department has a collegial collaborative atmosphere among faculty, staff, and students.

ILLINOIS STATE UNIVERSITY

Illinois State University http://www.illinoisstate.edu, founded in 1857, is the oldest public university in Illinois. There are approximately 21,000 students in the six colleges of Illinois State University. In our most recent strategic plan Educate ? Connect ? Elevate, we have committed our resources to realizing seven core values: Learning and Scholarship, Diversity and Inclusion, Respect, Collaboration, Individualized Attention, Civic Engagement, 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. Also visit the University’s metrics of excellence at (http://illinoisstate.edu/pointsofpride/).

BLOOMINGTON-NORMAL COMMUNITY

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. SmartAsset ranked Bloomington IL, in the top 20 of the most livable cities in the U.S. (2022). Zippia named Bloomington, IL, as #1 on their “Happiest Cities” list (2020), and Best Choice Schools listed the area on its “30 Small College Towns with Great Quality of Life” (2020). 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 the Amtrak located 1 block from ISU’s campus. For more information on our community, please visit (http://visitbn.org/).

APPLICATION AND DEADLINES

Initial review of applications will begin on October 13, 2023 and will continue until the position is filled. To assure full consideration, please complete an online application for posting number 517460 at www.IllinoisState.edu/jobs and include a letter of application describing experience and interest in the position; vita; and the names and contact information for three references (name, address, telephone, and email). Any questions regarding this position may be directed to Dr. Jennifer Banning (jbannin@ilstu.edu). The Department’s Web site:  http://fcs.illinoisstate.edu/

Illinois State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer encouraging applications from individuals with disabilities, minorities, females, and veterans.