Description

Description

The School of Aviation in the College of Health and Human Sciences at Southern Illinois University Carbondale is seeking qualified applicants for one Assistant Instructor/Assistant Lecturer position. Effective date of appointment is January 1, 2026. This is a 4.5-month, term, non-tenure track appointment. Applications are continually evaluated throughout the process, with the first review beginning December 1, 2025. This position will support the baccalaureate degree in Aviation Technologies developed to prepare Aviation technicians with advanced technical skills.

This position is represented by SIU Carbondale Non-Tenure Track Faculty Association/IEA-NEA. For more information regarding salary and other details please visit: https://laborrelations.siu.edu/labor-contracts/

Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity.

Examples of Duties

Teaching responsibilities typically, teach 2 courses. include instruction in the FAA-approved Part 147 Airframe and Powerplant curriculum; maintaining class records as required by SIU Carbondale and FAA; participation in program/department support activities; perform maintenance on laboratory equipment; other assignments as determined by School Director. To attend department meetings as required. Support and positively contribute to SIU's mission of student success and retention through actions and responsibilities within this role. To engage in other assignments as determined by the school director.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: Possess a valid FAA Mechanic Certificate with Airframe and Powerplant ratings, a minimum of three years of industry experience in aviation maintenance or related field, and at least one degree in an aviation related discipline. For assistant instructor an earned Bachelor's degree. For Assistant lecturer an earned Master's degree.

Preferred Qualifications: Earned doctorate. Successful post-secondary teaching experience in aircraft maintenance and/or product support. Demonstrated history of scholarly productivity in Aviation Technologies or related fields.

R equired Documents: Submit a letter of application, CV, research interests , FAA Mechanic Certificate with Airframe and Powerplant ratings, and three references .

Contact: Donald Morris, dmorris@siu.edu

Supplemental Information

New faculty in the College of Health and Human Sciences are offered competitive startup packages, including research assistant support, course releases, and summer salary designed to jumpstart research scholarship. Our research programs encompass departmental, campus, community, and national/international collaborations.

Benefits

University employees may be eligible for a variety of State of Illinois benefits. These benefits are administered through the Illinois Department of Central Management Service (CMS). These benefits include: Health Insurance plans (HMOs, OAPs, QCHP and CDHP), Dental Insurance, Vision Plan, Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), Supplemental Long Term Disability (LTD), Flex Spending Accounts, MCAP and DCAP, and 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan.

Eligible employees are required to participate in the State Universities Retirement System (SURS). SURS is the retirement administrator for employees in public higher education in the State of Illinois.

Other benefits available to eligible employees include: Generous paid time-off, 403(b) Supplemental Retirement Plans, and Employee Assistance Program.
SIUC also provides extensive tuition benefits for its employees and their families such as: tuition waiver/application fee waiver for the employee and their dependents , a Legacy tuition rate for children of SIU Alumni , and Civil Service Employee Counsel (CSEC) Education Assistance Program (EAP) .

For more information please visit: https://hr.siu.edu/benefits/