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College of Arts and Sciences Available Faculty Positions

Northeastern Illinois University is a comprehensive state university of over 12,000 commuter students located on a 67-acre campus in a residential neighborhood on the northwest side of Chicago.  Along with quality academic programming consistent with the University’s mission of excellence and access, the University is known for support of the fine arts, global education opportunities for students, a strong track record in external grant funding, and leadership in teacher preparation and education. Northeastern is nationally recognized as having the most ethnically diverse student body in the Midwest.

In addition, the University has outreach centers in the metropolitan area:  The Center for Inner City Studies addresses educational needs in the African-American community on the south side of Chicago, El Centro provides educational opportunities in the Hispanic community on the northwest side of Chicago, and the Chicago Teachers’ Center is actively engaged in Chicago public school reform.  The University is an active participant in the Multi-University consortium campus in the northern suburbs.

All applicants: Send letter of application, transcript, curriculum vitae with current e-mail address, statement of teaching philosophy and research plan or copies of published research if available, and three letters of reference (at least one addressing teaching effectiveness) to the appropriate contact person listed below at Northeastern Illinois University, 5500 N. St. Louis Avenue, Chicago, IL 60625-4699.  AA/EOE.  Electronic submissions are welcome.  All positions are tenure-track and entry-level (assistant professor).  Appointment begins August 2006.  Earned doctorate required except where noted.   Research and service are supported and expected.  Additional information is available at www.neiu.edu.  Review of applications begins December 1, 2005.  Women and minority candidates are especially encouraged to apply.

Applications are invited for the following tenure-track faculty positions:

Art History - The specific area of expertise is open, but the position will involve teaching a broad range of topics on non-Western art.  Responsibilities will include teaching introductory through advanced undergraduate art history courses; developing new courses; department advising; and service to the department, college, and university.  A Ph.D. in art history is required.  A knowledge of instructional technology is preferred.  Send to: Mark McKernin, Chair, Department of Art. M-mckernin@neiu.edu

Chemistry - Physical Chemistry - A commitment to excellence in undergraduate teaching and development of a research program involving undergraduate and M.S. students are expected. Post-doctoral experience is highly desirable. The successful candidate will be expected to teach introductory courses, physical chemistry at the undergraduate and graduate level and  supervise graduate students doing research toward a M.S. degree as well as contribute to the overall service component of the department and the university.   Send to: Pratibha Varma-Nelson, Chair; Dept of Chemistry. P-varmanelson@neiu.edu

Communications, Media and Theatre We seek candidates to teach courses in mass media and journalism and to develop our curriculum in print/broadcast news writing and editing, creative writing for media, advertising/public relations, or related media ethics and introductory media/journalism courses. The successful candidate may also be asked to participate in the NEIU First Year Experience program. PhD or MA/MS with extensive professional experience required. Please include samples of news writing/editing/technical work.  Send to: Professor Harold Hild Chairperson,  Department of Communications, Media and Theatre. H-hild@neiu.edu

Economics - Urban Economics/Econometrics – A strong commitment  to undergraduate teaching, collaborative research and program building.  The successful candidate may also be asked to participate in the NEIU First Year Experience program. Send to: Dr. Erick Howenstine, Chair, Department of Economics, Geography & Environmental Studies. E-howenstine@neiu.edu

History: U.S.History Before 1860.   Specialty in Colonial, Early American and/or Early National period. Ability to teach general surveys in the period as well as upper-division and graduate courses in the area of specialization. The successful candidate may also be asked to participate in the NEIU First Year Experience program.  Send to:  Dr. June Sochen, Acting Chair, Department of History. J-sochen@neiu.edu

History: Islamic Civilizations and Cultures.  Ability to teach general surveys in the field as well as upper-division and graduate courses in the area of specialization. A variety of approaches and methodologies would be welcomed. The successful candidate may also be asked to participate in the NEIU First Year Experience program. Send to: Dr. June Sochen, Chair, Department of History. J-sochen@neiu.edu

Linguistics - Linguistics or Applied Linguistics.  Qualified individuals will possess a strong background in core linguistics, with the ability to effectively teach both undergraduate and graduate courses.  Ideal candidates will also possess strength in TESL and contact linguistics.   Please send to: Marit Vamarasi, Chair, Linguistics, M-vamarasi@neiu.edu

Music - Choral/Vocal Music Education - The new faculty member will be responsible for teaching undergraduate elementary and secondary vocal/choral methods, graduate music education courses, supervising student teachers, advising music education music majors and minors, and/or other duties in accordance with the needs of the department. Successful candidates must have a commitment to multicultural course content and the integration of technology in the music education curriculum. The new faculty member will be expected to serve on departmental committees and to conduct research/scholarly activity. Qualifications include an earned doctorate and at least 3 years of successful K-12 elementary/choral teaching experience. In addition, successful college teaching experience preferred.  Send to Dr. R. Shayne Cofer, Chair, Department of Music.  R-shaynecofer@neiu.edu

Physics - The position is open with respect to research specialization and candidates with an active research program in any area of theoretical or experimental physics or physics pedagogy are invited to apply.    A Ph.D. degree in physics or a closely related field is required, and post-doctoral experience is desirable.   The successful candidate will have a strong commitment to excellence  in undergraduate teaching and the ability to actively engage undergraduates in research  as well as contribute to the overall  service component of the department and the university.  Send to: Dr. Pratibha Varma-Nelson, Chair, Department of Physics.  P-varmanelson@neiu.edu

Political Science – Political Science - Public Law - Applicants must have a PhD. in political science and be broadly trained in American Government with a teaching and research specialization in constitutional law and the judicial process.  The successful candidate will be able to teach and develop undergraduate and graduate courses in these areas and be able to teach upper-level courses in another field that meets the department's teaching needs, such as comparative politics or other subfields of American Politics.  The department supports innovative pedagogy and the candidate may also be asked to teach in the university's First Year Experience program.  Please send evidence of teaching effectiveness (if available) and sample of written research.  Send to: Search Committee, c/o Department Secretary, Department of Political Science. U-patel@neiu.edu

Sociology –  We are particularly interested in candidates who can teach undergraduate courses in theory, stratification, and urban sociology.  The successful candidate should have an urban framework for research and teaching sociology classes that contributes to the Department’s emphasis on public sociology.  The candidate should also demonstrate a community orientation and commitment with a view to enhancing and deepening debate about social trends and societal changes. The successful candidate may also be asked to participate in the NEIU First Year Experience program. Our Department has a close working relationship with the Women’s Studies, Latino and Latin American Studies, and African and African-American Studies Programs at Northeastern.  Send to Dr. Susan Stall, Chair, Sociology Search Committee, email S-stall1@neiu.edu