Assistant Professor (OLID)

Southern Illinois University Carbondale; Carbondale (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Illinois University Carbondale invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Organizational Learning, Innovation, and Development (OLID) within the School of Education. The nine-month, January 2027 start offers teaching, research, and service in a collaborative program focused on workforce development and organizational change.

The successful candidate will teach OLID courses in face-to-face and online formats, advise students, and contribute to doctoral committees

Qualifications

• Earned doctorate in human resource development, workforce education, adult learning, or a closely related field.
• ABD candidates will be considered if all doctoral requirements are completed by August 10, 2026.
• Demonstrated background in workforce education and/or development.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate OLID courses in face-to-face and online formats.
• Advise students and chair Master’s committees; co-chair doctoral committees.
• Develop and sustain an active research agenda leading to peer-reviewed publications.
• Provide service to the department, college, university, and professional community.
• Pursue external funding opportunities when appropriate; maintain an on-campus presence.

Skills

Teaching

Research

Communication

Online instruction

Education

Doctorate in HRD / workforce education / adult learning

ABD considered if completed by Aug 10, 2026

Tools

Canvas LMS

Video conferencing tools

Job description

Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s School of Education invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Organizational Learning, Innovation, and Development (OLID) within the School of Education. This is a continuing, nine-month appointment beginning January 2027. The successful candidate will join a collaborative and forward-looking program dedicated to preparing professionals who lead learning, workforce development, and organizational change across diverse contexts.

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

Due to the newly established $100,000 fee for H-1B petitions requesting consular processing outside of the U.S., Southern Illinois University is unable to provide H-1B sponsorship at this time for any prospective applicant who is outside of the U.S. and requires consular processing.

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

The Assistant Professor will contribute to the OLID program through a balanced portfolio of teaching, research, and service, including:

• Teaching undergraduate and graduate OLID courses in both face-to-face and online formats
• Advising students and chairing master’s committees
• Co-chairing doctoral committees
• Developing and sustaining an active research agenda leading to peer-reviewed publications and presentations at local, national, and international venues
• Providing service to the department, college, university, and professional community
• Pursuing external funding opportunities (encouraged)
• Performing other departmental responsibilities as assigned
• An on-campus presence is required.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. An earned doctorate in human resource development, workforce education, adult learning, or a closely related field.
   • ABD candidates will be considered if all doctoral requirements are completed by August 10, 2026.
   • If official documentation of degree completion is not received by August 10, 2026, the appointment will be made at the rank of Instructor with a nine-month term and a lower salary.
2. Demonstrated background in workforce education and/or development.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Experience teaching college-level courses
2. Experience teaching online courses
3. Expertise in instructional technology, computer-based instruction, and/or multimedia-based training in public or private sector settings Demonstrated potential to develop a strong record of research and scholarly activity
4. Oral proficiency in English as required by Illinois state law

Required Documents:

Submit a letter of application, CV, and three references.

Contact:

William Carr, [e-mail]