College of Education: Lecturer in Trauma-Informed Education -- Curriculum & Instruction

Lecturer in Trauma-Informed Education

Department of Curriculum & Instruction

College of Education, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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Position: The Department of Curriculum & Instruction is seeking a faculty member in the category of Specialized Faculty with a focus on Trauma Informed Education. This is a full-time, on campus, nine-month, non-tenure-track position. This position will be expected to work at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus on a full-time basis per the University’s Workplace Flexibility policy.

Position Description: The Department of Curriculum & Instruction possess an outstanding reputation for its innovative programs in trauma-informed education. We seek a colleague who will join the College of Education to engage in teaching that will create transformative learning experiences for students and impact society. We seek candidates with expertise in Trauma-Informed Education or a related field. Teaching assignments will primarily include courses in equity-centered trauma-informed education that are required for the Trauma-Informed Practices and Pedagogy (TIPP) concentration in the online master’s degree in Curriculum & Instruction. Additional Curriculum & Instruction courses will be assigned based on the candidate’s areas of expertise, which will be offered face-to-face or online. The faculty member will also play a role in coordinating the Trauma-Informed Education undergraduate and graduate programs and courses.

Required Qualifications: An earned PhD in education or a related field is required prior to the start of the position. Experience in the use of technology for instructional delivery, including online course delivery, is required.

Preferred Experience: We prefer candidates who have the following qualifications: (1) earned doctorate with a research focus in Trauma-Informed Education or related area; (2) relevant teaching experience in PreK-12th grades; (3) significant experience in multicultural and diverse educational settings; (4) demonstrated commitment to teacher education and professional development; (5) prior university teaching experience; (6) expertise in additional content areas where the department of Curriculum & Instruction currently offers courses (i.e., early childhood education, literacy, math, science, or social studies).

Responsibilities: Our new colleague will be expected to (1) develop and teach master’s level courses related to equity-centered, trauma-informed education; (2) contribute to the development of undergraduate programs in Trauma-Informed Education; and (3) teach additional courses in Curriculum and Instruction based on the candidate’s areas of expertise, (4) provide service at state and local levels related to trauma-informed education. The position will be 80% teaching (4:4 teaching load), 20% administrative and service work.

Salary and Starting Date: The budgeted salary range for the position is $68,000-$80,000. The pay offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors including (but not limited to) the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate including equivalent years in rank, training, and field or discipline; internal equity; and external market pay for comparable jobs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the full range for a position. The proposed starting date is August 16, 2027.

This position is eligible for sponsorship for work authorization, except for sponsorship of a new H1B petition that would incur the $100,000 fee.

For full consideration, all application materials must be received by 6:00 p.m. (CST) on November 2, 2026. Please create a candidate profile at https://jobs.illinois.edu and upload one pdf file that contains (in this order) a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, and full contact information (name, email, address, and phone number) for three references who are familiar with your teaching and can speak to your teaching experience and effectiveness.

The cover letter should include the following:

· Your interest in the position and how your experiences, expertise, and professional goals align with the role

· Your teaching philosophy and the specific areas of content expertise you can contribute to, beyond trauma-informed education

· How you foster engagement, interaction, and a sense of community in online learning environments

Questions can be directed to the search chair, Dr. Stephanie Sanders-Smith at ssmit37@illinois.edu. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position; however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.

The University of Illinois must also comply with applicable federal export control laws and regulations and, as such, reserves the right to employ restricted party screening procedures for applicants.

This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.

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Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Accommodations may also be requested on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, and related conditions, or religion. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodation portal, or by contacting the Office for Access & Equity at 217-333-0885, option #1, or accessibility@illinois.edu.

Requisition ID: 1038748
Job Category: Faculty
Apply at: https://jobs.illinois.edu