Assistant Professor (OLID)

Description

Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s School of Education invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Organizational Learning, Innovation, and Development (OLID) within the School of Education. This is a continuing, nine-month appointment beginning January 2027. The successful candidate will join a collaborative and forward-looking program dedicated to preparing professionals who lead learning, workforce development, and organizational change across diverse contexts.

This position is represented by SIU Carbondale Faculty Association/IEA-NEA. For more information regarding salary and other details please visit: https://laborrelations.siu.edu/labor-contracts/.

Due to the newly established $100,000 fee for H-1B petitions requesting consular processing outside of the U.S., Southern Illinois University is unable to provide H-1B sponsorship at this time for any prospective applicant who is outside of the U.S. and requires consular processing.

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

Examples of Duties

The Assistant Professor will contribute to the OLID program through a balanced portfolio of teaching, research, and service, including:

• Teaching undergraduate and graduate OLID courses in both face-to-face and online formats
• Advising students and chairing master’s committees
• Co-chairing doctoral committees
• Developing and sustaining an active research agenda leading to peer-reviewed publications and presentations at local, national, and international venues
• Providing service to the department, college, university, and professional community
• Pursuing external funding opportunities (encouraged)
• Performing other departmental responsibilities as assigned
• An on-campus presence is required.

Qualifications

• An earned doctorate in human resource development, workforce education, adult learning, or a closely related field.
  • ABD candidates will be considered if all doctoral requirements are completed by August 10, 2026.
  • If official documentation of degree completion is not received by August 10, 2026, the appointment will be made at the rank of Instructor with a nine-month term and a lower salary.
• Demonstrated background in workforce education and/or development.

• Experience teaching college-level courses
• Experience teaching online courses
• Expertise in instructional technology, computer-based instruction, and/or multimedia-based training in public or private sector settings • Demonstrated potential to develop a strong record of research and scholarly activity
• Oral proficiency in English as required by Illinois state law

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/.

Southern Illinois University Carbondale is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer dedicated to building a community of excellence, equity, and diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, order of protection status, genetic information, marital status, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation including gender identity, unfavorable discharge from the military or status as a protected veteran. The university will comply with all federal and state nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and affirmative action laws, orders, and regulations.

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, and Employee Assistance Program.