Job Description
Salary : $43,500.00 Annually
Location : Carbondale, Illinois
Job Type: Faculty
Job Number: 202500065
Department: School of Aviation-SIUC
Opening Date: 02/13/2025
Closing Date: 7/31/2025 11:59 PM Central
FLSA:: Exempt
Security/Safety Sensitive:: NA
FTE: 1
Description The Southern Illinois University School of Aviation seeks applicants for flight instructor positions at the rank of Assistant Instructor in the Aviation Flight (Associate of Applied Science) program. This is a term, non-tenure track faculty appointment. Flight instructors are hired based on the needs of the program and applications are continually evaluated throughout the year, with the first review beginning February 17, 2025. Because program needs change quickly, candidates with a completed application on file will be given full consideration as vacancies open.
This position is represented by SIU Carbondale Faculty Association/IEA-NEA. For more information regarding salary and other details please visit: The target salary offer for this position is $32625.00 annually at full time. Actual salary for part-time appointments will be prorated based on the percentage FTE of the appointment.
Examples of Duties Flight instructors are responsible for
1) providing individual flight instruction to students enrolled in Aviation Flight courses, including preflight/post-flight inspections as well as maintaining the training records of assigned students,
2) assisting faculty as needed in teaching aeronautical and aircraft systems classes leading to FAA Pilot Certificates and Ratings, and
3) engaging in other duties as determined by the Chief Flight Instructor.
All instructors are expected to adhere to all university, FAA, accreditation, collective bargaining agreement, and other relevant policies and procedures.
Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: All candidates must meet the following minimum qualifications.
Application materials should clearly document meeting:
- FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate with Instrument Rating
- FAA Certified Flight Instructor-Airplane Single Engine Certificate (CFI) In addition, candidates must meet one of the following:
- Earned bachelor's degree by date of hire, and
- Obtain Certified Flight Instructor-Instrument Airplane Certificate required within four months of date of hire. Individuals may not serve as "Instructor of Record" for any Aviation courses until CFII is earned. Additionally, individuals who do not earn their CFII in a timely fashion may not have their contract renewed.
OR
- 50 hours of documented instruction provided as a flight instructor, and
- Certified Flight Instructor-Instrument Airplane Certificate.
Preferred Qualifications: - FAR141 experience within a university flight program.
- Earned master's degree by date of hire at Southern Illinois University Carbondale.
Special Application Instructions: Please submit a letter of application, CV, verification of the above qualifications and flight hour summary, copies of certificates, transcripts, names and contact information for five references.
Contact: Steve Goetz,
Supplemental Information The School of Aviation at Southern Illinois University Carbondale is nationally recognized, FAA-approved, and offers programs in Aviation Flight, Aviation Management and Aviation Technologies. The school offers several undergraduate and graduate degrees in both online and in-person formats. Onsite instruction is offered on the grounds of the Southern Illinois Airport in Carbondale, including in the state-of-the-art Transportation Education Center composed of office space and classrooms, a 60,000 square foot hangar, a helicopter laboratory, and a variety of other hands-on learning laboratories. Additional information regarding the Aviation Technologies Program is available at Carbondale, IL, the home of Southern Illinois University, is located in a region characterized by its natural beauty due to the Shawnee National Forest, Giant City State Park, and other outdoor opportunities. The city is a hub for the region yet maintains a small town feel with college town amenities. It is also easily accessible to a host of midwestern (e.g., St. Louis, Indianapolis) and southern (e.g., Nashville, Memphis) cities within a 2-4-hour drive.
Southern Illinois University Carbondale is an R1 Opportunity University with a statewide economic impact of $2.7 billion dollars. We offer 200+ undergraduate degrees, minors and specializations, 79 master's degrees, and 40 doctoral degrees. Our main campus is 1,136 acres, with additional acreage in University Farms, Touch of Nature Outdoor Education Center, and other facilities. The university is an essential part of the city of Carbondale and an important contributor to the culture of the entire region. While Carbondale includes many of the amenities of urban life, it retains its small-town flavor. Cost of living is considerably lower in the region than similar areas elsewhere, and many employees commute from nearby counties.
The Southern Illinois region is distinct from the rest of the state, boasting considerable natural beauty including the Shawnee National Forest, many state parks, national wildlife areas, and several lakes beloved for recreation. Local foods are readily available in the area, with a variety of eateries and a growing specialized food truck presence. The area is home to the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail, an official wine appellation designation. The wineries extend the cultural reach of the community, hosting live music and continual art exhibits. The campus itself is a microcosm of the area, with a lake and forest on campus, as well as traditional collegiate architecture, quad, and residential halls. Students enjoy outdoor study areas as well as specialized computer labs scattered across campus, including in the three million volume Morris Library. To learn about employee benefits and find resources about Carbondale and the Southern Illinois region, visit:
SIU Carbondale is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status.
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, Employee Assistance Program and a Tuition Waiver Program. For more information please visit: Southern Illinois University
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