Salary: $7,917.00 Monthly
Location : Carbondale, Illinois
Job Type: Faculty
Job Number:Department: School of Aviation-SIUC
Opening Date: 07/21/2026
FLSA:: Exempt
Security/Safety Sensitive:: NA
FTE: 1.0
Description The School of Aviation, within the College of Health and Human Sciences at Southern Illinois University Carbondale, invites applications for a 12-month, NTT position beginning August 1, 2026. For full consideration, apply before July 24, 2026. Application review will continue until the position is filled. A comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement options and tuition waiver is provided.
Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity.
This position is represented by SIU Carbondale Non-Tenure Track Faculty Association/IEA-NEA. For more information regarding salary and other details please visit:
Examples of Duties Serves as the accountable manager for 14 CFR 141 and TSA Parts 1550 and 1552, and local aviation authorities.
- Maintain certification of flight simulation training devices (FAR Part 60) and uphold relationships with the FAA FSDO, TSA, and local ATC.
- Certify student records, tests, and graduation certificates in line with FAR Part 141.
- Conduct student stage checks and monitor flight progress.
- Measure flight instructor proficiency and offer TSA annual security training.
- Assist the Director in the evaluation of flight instructors, including review for conversion to a continuing appointment.
- Audit and coordinate all flight and ground instructors and serve as instructor of record for all AF courses.
- Develop and maintain FAA-compliant course materials, academic degree curriculum and syllabi.
- Manages the executive transportation unit.
- Assist Aviation Flight Program Coordinator and the School Director with academic, administrative and fiscal matters for the Aviation Flight program.
- Review safety recommendations and work with the Aviation Flight Safety Officer in accordance with SMS.
- Support the FAR Part 145 repair station, line service, Part 141 flight operations, FAA testing center, and executive transportation units.
- Engage in professional service activities related to aviation flight.
- To engage in duties as assigned by the School Director.
QualificationsMinimum Qualifications:- Bachelor's degree
- Valid Flight Instructor certificate with ASEL, AMEL, and Instrument ratings
- Meet the qualifications of 14 CFR 141.35 Chief Instructor Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications:- FAR Part 135 or Part 121 flight or/and training experience
- Experience in a university flight training
- Interested in performance assessment
- Interested in project planning and execution
Required Documents: Submit a letter of application, CV/Resume, certificate/licenses, and three references.
Contact: Bryan Harrison,
