"Assistant Professor (Automotive)"

Job Details

Description

The School of Automotive at Southern Illinois University Carbondale is seeking qualified applicants for one tenure-track Assistant Professor faculty position starting August 11, 2026. This position requires teaching technical undergraduate automotive courses, conducting research within the field of study, and providing service to the profession, students, and University. Review of applications will begin December 1, 2026; applications will be accepted until the positions are filled.

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

Examples of Duties

• Carry an approved teaching load and maintain appropriate office hours.
• Conduct research to broaden the body of knowledge in the discipline.
• Provide service to the profession and university.
• Manage classrooms, laboratories, tools, equipment, and other resources utilized.
• Provide educational and professionally related assistance to prospective and enrolled students.
• Engage in indirect instruction to support student learning and retention.
• Keep students apprised of grades as the semester progresses and enter final grades electronically within specified deadlines.
• Participate in professional associations, service, and outreach activities related to the discipline.
• Participate in program development, quality assurance and assessment duties as required.
• Remain abreast of recent developments and practices in the industry.
• Obtain and/or maintain Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification(s) in assigned teaching areas if required.
• Obtain and/or maintain training and credentials necessary for Program Accreditation.
• Comply with Program quality assurance and assessment requirements.
• Comply with all University and College policies and procedures.
• Comply with all School guidelines.
• Engage in other School assignments as determined by the School Director.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Earned Master’s degree in management, business, education, automotive, engineering, or a closely related discipline, is required by the time of appointment.
• A minimum three (3) years of related experience in the automotive or mobility industries.
• Applicants must demonstrate the potential for conducting and pursuing independent, externally funded research.
• Strong written and oral communication skills are required.

Required Documents:

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

Contact:

Andrew Croxell, dcroxell@siu.edu

Supplemental Information

The Southern Illinois University School of Automotive is recognized as the nation’s leading Automotive Technology Program. At the forefront of advanced vehicle systems, electric and hybrid technologies, and cutting-edge diagnostics, our program partners with top industry leaders to ensure students and staff stay ahead of the curve. This is your chance to work in a state-of-the-art facility, collaborate with world-class educators and inspire the technicians and innovators of tomorrow.

What You’ll Love About Working With Us:

• Access to the latest automotive technologies, tools, and training resources
• Opportunities to collaborate directly with major industry manufacturers and research partners
• A dynamic, supportive team committed to excellence and innovation.

Whether you’re an experienced instructor, a master technician, or an automotive visionary, we want you to bring your expertise and passion to the nation’s premier program driving the future of mobility. New faculty in the College of Health and Human Sciences are offered competitive startup packages, including research assistant support, course releases, and summer salary designed to jumpstart research scholarship. Our research programs encompass departmental, campus, community, and national/international collaborations.

Southern Illinois University Carbondale is an R1 Opportunity University with a statewide economic impact of $2.7 billion dollars. We offer 200+ undergraduate degrees, minors and specializations, 79 master’s degrees, and 40 doctoral degrees. Our main campus is 1,136 acres, with additional acreage in University Farms, Touch of Nature Outdoor Education Center, and other facilities. The university is an essential part of the city of Carbondale and an important contributor to the culture of the entire region. While Carbondale includes many of the amenities of urban life, it retains its small-town flavor. Cost of living is considerably lower in the region than similar areas elsewhere, and many employees commute from nearby counties.

The Southern Illinois region is distinct from the rest of the state, boasting considerable natural beauty including the Shawnee National Forest, many state parks, national wildlife areas, and several lakes beloved for recreation. Local foods are readily available in the area, with a variety of eateries and a growing specialized food truck presence. The area is home to the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail, an official wine appellation designation. The wineries extend the cultural reach of the community, hosting live music and continual art exhibits. The campus itself is a microcosm of the area, with a lake and forest on campus, as well as traditional collegiate architecture, quad, and residential halls. Students enjoy outdoor study areas as well as specialized computer labs scattered across campus, including in the three million volume Morris Library. To learn about employee benefits, employee tuition waivers, and find resources about Carbondale and the Southern Illinois region, visit: https://jobs.siu.edu/.

SIU Carbondale is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status.