School of Education, Teaching & Learning Clinical Assistant Professor, Non-Tenure Track

Position Details Job Title: School of Education, Teaching & Learning Clinical Assistant Professor, Non-Tenure Track Position Title: School of Education, Teaching & Learning Clinical Assistant Professor, Non-Tenure Track Job Category: University Faculty Job Type: Full-Time FLSA Status: Exempt Campus: Chicago-Water Tower Campus Location Code: SCHOOL OF EDUCATION (02300A) Department Name: SCHOOL OF EDUCATION Is this split and/or fully grant funded?: No Duties and Responsibilities Full time. $77,500 - $79,500/year. Benefits-eligible employees have access to a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, retirement, paid leave, wellness programs, and tuition benefits. Benefit eligibility varies based on employee classification and appointment. The School of Education (SOE) at Loyola University Chicago invites applications for a full-time, one-year, non-tenure track position as clinical assistant professor of teacher education . This individual will join the Teaching and Learning (T&L) program area which leads Loyola's teacher education program. The selected individual will join faculty in the SOE's undergraduate and graduate programs, each of which is shaped around the SOE's conceptual framework of advancing professionalism in the service of social justice. The main responsibilities of these positions include the following: Maintaining a 4/3 teaching load (four courses in the fall and three in the spring, for example, for a total of 21 credit hours) of undergraduate and/or graduate teacher education courses and modules. Courses are offered in university classrooms, while modules are field-based learning experiences of varying credit hours which primarily take place within partner sites. Enrolled students are pursuing Illinois teaching licensure in early childhood, elementary, secondary, and/or special education. Fulfilling the service responsibilities of a clinical professor, including advising of students, service to the Teaching & Learning programs, the SOE, the larger university, community, and profession. Research and publication are not required, but opportunities for collaborative research are available and encouraged. Collaborating regularly with T&L faculty across specialty areas in efforts to provide student support, maintain high-quality programming, meet accreditation standards, and advance the Teaching and Learning program goals and priorities. Maintaining and enhancing existing partnerships with schools and community agencies. This includes building relationships with teachers and administrators on site alongside other faculty members. Presently, state education agency credentials in one or more teaching areas are required. Further, the successful candidate should have teaching experience in one or more of the following settings: early childhood, elementary, or secondary education. The person will also be required to teach general modules for culturally and linguistically diverse students who have not yet chosen a specialty area. These modules include topics such as culturally responsive teaching, working with multilingual learners, educational learning theories, educational policy, and other topics. Successful candidates should have experience in teacher education. Experience with clinical supervision of teacher candidates is also preferred, given that modules use an apprenticeship approach to building the knowledge and skills of future teachers. Qualifications We seek candidates who will collaborate with colleagues across the program, SOE, and larger university to build an anti-racist teacher education program. Candidates will also demonstrate a strong commitment to urban education and dedication to serving a historically minoritized PK-12 student body in the greater Chicago area consistent with Loyola University Chicago's commitment to advancing social justice through transformative education. Candidates will demonstrate a commitment to collegiality and collaboration within the T&L program and larger SOE and University community. Minimum Qualifications: Earned doctorate in Teacher Education, Curriculum and Instruction, or other related fields, preferably from a CAEP accredited program. Current or previous state educator licensure 3+ years of experience as a teacher of PK-12 students Preferred Experiential Qualifications: Urban education experiences and demonstrated efforts to address social justice Experience working with multilingual learners Successful prior work in teacher education Supervision or field-based work with practicum students and/or interns Physical Demands None Working Conditions None Minimum Education and/or Work Experience Minimum Qualifications: Earned doctorate in Teacher Education, Curriculum and Instruction, or other related fields, preferably from a CAEP accredited program. Current or previous state educator licensure 3+ years of experience as a teacher of PK-12 students Preferred Experiential Qualifications: Urban education experiences and demonstrated efforts to address social justice Experience working with multilingual learners Successful prior work in teacher education Supervision or field-based work with practicum students and/or interns Open Date 08/14/2026 Salary Range $77,500 - $79,500 Additional Salary Information The anticipated salary for this position is $77,500 - $79,500. About Loyola University Chicago Founded in 1870, Loyola University Chicago is one of the nation’s largest Jesuit, Catholic universities, recognized for its academic excellence, commitment to community engagement, and leadership in sustainability. A Carnegie R1 research institution, Loyola leverages its status as one of an elite group of universities with the highest level of research activity to advance knowledge that serves communities and creates global impact. With 15 schools, colleges, and institutes –including Business, Law, Medicine, Nursing, and Health Sciences-Loyola operates three primary campuses in the greater Chicago area and one in Rome, Italy, that provide students a transformative, globally connected learning experience. Consistently ranked among the nation’s top universities by U.S. News & World Report, Loyola is a STARS Gold-rated institution that is ranked as one of the country’s most sustainable campuses by The Princeton Review and has earned distinctions from AmeriCorps and the Carnegie Foundation for its longstanding record of service and community engagement. Guided by its Jesuit mission and commitment to caring for the whole person, Loyola educates ethical leaders who think critically, act with purpose, and strive to create a more just and sustainable world. Loyola University Chicago strives to be an employer of choice by offering its staff and faculty a wide array of affordable, comprehensive, and competitive benefits. To view our benefits in detail, click here. Loyola adheres to all applicable federal, state, and/or local civil rights laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination in private institutions of higher education. Please see the University’s Nondiscrimination Policy. Posting Details Number of Vacancies: 1 Desired Start Date: 08/24/2026 Open Until Filled: Yes Quick Link for Posting Job Number 88TBD Organizational Location PROVOST #J-18808-Ljbffr Loyola University Chicago