NTT Faculty (Flight Instructor) (Multiple Vacancies)

Description

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.

Examples of Duties

Flight instructors are responsible for 1) 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, 2) assisting faculty as needed in teaching aeronautical and aircraft systems classes leading to FAA Pilot Certificates and Ratings, and 3) engaging in other duties as determined by the Chief Flight Instructor. All instructors are expected to adhere to all university, FAA, accreditation, collective bargaining agreement, and other relevant policies and procedures.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate with Instrument Rating
• FAA Certified Flight Instructor-Airplane Single Engine Certificate (CFI)

In addition, candidates must meet one of the following:

• Earned bachelor’s degree by date of hire, and 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, and Certified Flight Instructor-Instrument Airplane Certificate.

Preferred Qualifications

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