Assistant Professor

Assistant Professor (Automotive) (Multiple Vacancies)

Location
Carbondale, Illinois

Job Type
Faculty

Job Number

Department
School of Automotive-SIUC

FLSA:
Exempt

Security/Safety Sensitive:
NA

Description
The School of Automotive at Southern Illinois University Carbondale is seeking qualified applicants for two tenure-track Assistant Professor faculty positions starting August 16, 2024. These positions require teaching technical undergraduate automotive courses, teaching business and management courses, conducting research within the field of study, and providing service to the profession, students, and University.

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
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.

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.