Assistant Instructor (Sr. Asst. Chief) (Multiple Positions) - Southern Illinois University : Job Details

Location : Carbondale, IllinoisJob Type: FacultyJob Number: 202400017Department: School of Aviation-SIUCOpening Date: 01/08/2024FLSA:: ExemptSecurity/Safety Sensitive:: NADescription 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. 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 chair of the Department of Aviation Management and Flight. Qualifications Minimum: Bachelor's Degree. 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: Designated Pilot Examiner (DPE) Minimums. Master's Degree. University flight program experience as Assistant Chief Flight Instructor. Multi-Engine Instructor. Application Instructions: Upload letter of interest, current resume/vitae which includes verification of the above qualifications and flight hour summary, copies of certificates, transcripts, and names, addresses/email addresses and phone numbers of five references. SIU Carbondale, member of the SIU System, is an anti-racist community that opposes racism, discrimination and inequity in any form, and embraces diversity, inclusion, equity, and justice for all people.SIU Carbondale is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans that strives to enhance its ability to develop a diverse faculty and staff and to increase its potential to serve a diverse student population. All applications are welcomed and encouraged and will receive consideration.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: