"Clinical Assistant Professor"

Job Details

Description
The School of Analytics, Finance, and Economics of Southern Illinois University-Carbondale is seeking qualified applicants to teach the on-campus, 16-week course FIN 270: The Legal and Social Environment of Business in Spring 2026. Opportunities to teach FIN 270, FIN 280: Business Law I, and Finance 380: Business Law II could arise in later semesters (subject to budgetary conditions) for someone demonstrating overall teaching effectiveness in Spring 2026.

The position holds 25% FTE in Spring 2026 but could expand above 25% in later semesters depending on teaching load. 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/. No service or research activity is expected.

The target salary offer for this position at fulltime is $8,000.00 monthly. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity. Actual salary for part-time appointment's will be prorated based on the percentage FTE of the appointment.

Examples of Duties
Teach and develop a high-quality course: effectively communicating with students both inside and outside the classroom, developing assessments such as homework and exams; grading these assessments; and completing course paperwork commensurate with that of an instructor.

Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications: Applicants must hold a JD.
Preferred Qualifications: Preference will be given to applicants with previous teaching experience at the collegiate level.
Preferred Qualifications: Preference will be given to applicants with previous teaching experience at the collegiate level, previous online teaching experience, and previous experience teaching a financial analytics course.
Required Documents: Submit a letter of application, current CV, transcript, and three references.
Contact: Kevin Sylwester, ksylwest@siu.edu

Supplemental Information
College of Business and Analytics at Southern Illinois University Carbondale (SIUC), is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). The University is in Carbondale, Illinois, approximately one hundred miles southeast of St. Louis, Missouri. SIUC has approximately 9,500 undergraduate and 2,700 graduate students. We offer Bachelor of Science undergraduate academic degree programs in our School of Management and Marketing, School of Analytics, Finance and Economics, and School of Accountancy. We offer graduate academic degrees with master’s programs in Business Administration (MBA), Public Administration (MPA), Business Analytics, Economics, Accountancy (MAcc), Business Analytics, and doctoral degree programs in Business Administration and Economics. Please visit our website at www.business.siu.edu.

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 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.