Description

Description

The College of Health and Human Sciences at Southern Illinois University Carbondale is seeking qualified applicants for anticipated positions within the School of Aviation's Flight program. These are 9-month, non-tenure track appointments. [Appointment will be at the Assistant Instructor level with a Bachelor's degree and at the Assistant Lecturer level with a Master's degree. Application review will begin after February 28, 2025, with applications accepted until the position is filled.

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/ .

The target salary offer for this position is $51,300.00 annually at full time. Actual salary for part-time appointments will be prorated based on the percentage FTE of the appointment.

Examples of Duties

Provide individual flight instruction to students enrolled in Aviation Flight courses, including preflight/postflight inspection and evaluation as well as maintenance of training records of assigned students. Conduct FAA stage and graduation check flights. Serve as Acting Chief Flight Instructor, as Supervisor of Flight Operations (Duty Officer), including night and weekend operations. Function as a "Team Leader", including the supervision and evaluation of Flight Instructors (Team Members). Oversee the course of training for one of five FAR Part 141 training courses. Serve on department 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 the Chief Flight Instructor and/or the Director of the School of Aviation.

Qualifications

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 have 1,750 hours total flight time. Must have 1 year as a company check pilot, company check airman, or a position involving the regular evaluation of pilots.

Preferred Qualifications: Designated Pilot Examiner [DPE] Minimums. Master's Degree. University flight program experience as Assistant 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 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, sgoetz@siu.edu
Contact phone: 618-453-8898

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, Employee Assistance Program and a Tuition Waiver Program.
For more information please visit: https://hr.siu.edu/benefits/