NTT Faculty (Flight Instructor) (Multiple Vacancies)

Carbondale•Carbondale, IL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

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 March 20, 2026. Because program needs change quickly, candidates with a completed application on file will be given full consideration as vacancies open. 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: https://laborrelations.siu.edu/labor-contracts/

Requirements

FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate with Instrument Rating
FAA Certified Flight Instructor-Airplane Single Engine Certificate (CFI)
Earned bachelor’s degree by date of hire
Obtain Certified Flight Instructor-Instrument Airplane Certificate required within four months of date of hire.
50 hours of documented instruction provided as a flight instructor (if not meeting the bachelor's degree requirement)
Certified Flight Instructor-Instrument Airplane Certificate (if meeting the 50 hours of instruction requirement)

Nice To Haves

FAR141 experience within a university flight program.
Earned master’s degree by date of hire at Southern Illinois University Carbondale.

Responsibilities

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.
Assisting faculty as needed in teaching aeronautical and aircraft systems classes leading to FAA Pilot Certificates and Ratings.
Engaging in other duties as determined by the Chief Flight Instructor.
Adhering to all university, FAA, accreditation, collective bargaining agreement, and other relevant policies and procedures.