NTT Faculty - Assistant Instructor/Assistant Lecturer (Sr. Asst. Chief) (2 vacancies)

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Carbondale (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The College of Health and Human Sciences at Southern Illinois University Carbondale seeks qualified applicants for anticipated positions within the School of Aviation’s Flight program. These are 9-month, non-tenure track appointments, effective Aug 11, 2026.

Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience. The role includes flight instruction, supervision, and coordination of training for Part 141 courses, with duties aligned to the Chief Flight Instructor and School of

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree by date of hire.
• Commercial Pilot Certificate, CFII, Second Class Medical Certificate.
• Must meet FAR 141.36(b)-(d).
• Must have 1,750 hours total flight time.
• Must have 1 year as a company check pilot or similar evaluation role.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual flight instruction to students in Aviation Flight courses and maintain training records.
• Conduct FAA stage and graduation check flights and supervise instructors as Team Leader.
• Oversee training for one of five FAR Part 141 courses and participate in department committees.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree by date of hire

Master’s Degree

Tools

CFII

FAA Certified Flight Instructor-Airplane & Instrument

Second Class Medical Certificate

FAR 141.36 regulations

Job description

Description

The College of Health and Human Sciences at Southern IllinoisUniversity Carbondale is seeking qualified applicants foranticipated positions within the School of Aviation’s Flightprogram. These are 9-month, non-tenure track appointments. Effective date of appointment is August 11, 2026. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications andexperience, while also considering internal equity. This position is represented by SIU Carbondale Non-Tenure Track Faculty Association/IEA-NEA. For more information regarding salaryand other details please visit https://laborrelations.siu.edu/labor-contracts/

Examples of Duties

Provide individual flight instruction to students enrolled in Aviation Flight courses, including preflight/postflight inspection and evaluation as well as maintenance of training records ofassigned students. Conduct FAA stage and graduation check flights. Serve as Acting Chief Flight Instructor, as Supervisor of FlightOperations (Duty Officer), including night and weekend operations. Function as a “Team Leader”, including the supervision andevaluation of Flight Instructors (Team Members). Oversee the courseof training for one of five FAR Part 141 training courses. Serve ondepartment committees as requested. Assist faculty as needed in teaching aeronautical and aircraft systems classes offered in the Aviation Flight program. Perform other duties as assigned by theChief Flight Instructor and/or the Director of the School of Aviation.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree by date of hire.
• Commercial Pilot Certificate, FAA Certified Flight Instructor-Airplane and Instrument (CFII), Second Class Medical Certificate.
• Meet the applicable requirements of FAR 141.36 (b),(c) and (d).
• Must meet requirements of FAR 141.36(a)(3) and FAR141.36(a)(4) within two attempts, within three months of date of hire.
• Must have 1,750 hours total flight time.
• Must have 1 year asa company check pilot, company check airman, or a positioninvolving the regular evaluation of pilots.

Preferred Qualifications

• Designated Pilot Examiner [DPE]Minimums.
• Master’s Degree.
• University flight program experience asAssistant Chief Flight Instructor.
• Multi-Engine Instructor.

Appointment will be at the Assistant Instructor level with a Bachelor’s degree and at the Assistant Lecturer level with a Master’s degree.

Special Application Instructions

Please submit a letter ofapplication, CV, verification of the above qualifications andflight hour summary, copies of certificates, transcripts, names andcontact information for five references.

Contact

Jeffrey Hayes, [e-mail]

Supplemental Information

The School of Aviation at Southern Illinois University Carbondaleis nationally recognized, FAA-approved, and offers programs inAviation Flight, Aviation Management, and Aviation Technologies. The school offers several undergraduate and graduate degrees inboth online and in-person formats. Onsite instruction is offered onthe grounds of the Southern Illinois Airport in Carbondale,including in the state-of-the-art Transportation Education Centercomposed of office space and classrooms, a 60,000 square foothangar, a helicopter laboratory, and a variety of other hands-onlearning laboratories. Additional information regarding theAviation Technologies Program is available at http://www.aviation.siu.edu.