Clinical Assistant Professor Jobs in Illinois

Salary

$5,500.00 - $6,000.00 Monthly

Location

Carbondale, Illinois

Job Type

Faculty

Job Number

2600049

Department

School of Management and Marketing-SIUC

Opening Date

06/10/2026

Closing Date

7/3/2026 11:59 PM Central

FLSA:

Exempt

Security/Safety Sensitive:

NA

FTE

0.5

Description

The College of Business and Analytics at Southern Illinois University Carbondale is seeking a Clinical Assistant Professor for the Public Administration program. Employment is for the Fall 2026 with possible employment for ensuing semesters, contingent on performance, programmatic need, and budget availability. The desired areas are Governance, Ethics, and Human Resource Management.

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/.

Actual salary for part-time appointments will be prorated based on the percentage FTE of the appointment.

Examples of Duties

Teach one course and support and positively contribute to SIU’s mission of student success and retention through actions and responsibilities within this role.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: Applicants must hold a doctoral degree in public administration or a related discipline with 5 or more years of professional experience. All applicants must provide evidence of high-quality instruction.

Preferred Qualifications: Preference will be given to applicants with experience in (1) teaching/training professionals or non-traditional students, (2) teaching the course topics of Governance, Ethics, and Human Resource Management. Applicants who are professionally active in these areas, and plan to continue such activities for the duration of their appointment, are especially encouraged to apply.

Required Documents: Please submit a letter of application, curriculum vita, evidence of university-level teaching experience, and three references.

Contact: Lashonda Stewart, lms10@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, 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.

SIUC also provides extensive tuition benefits for its employees and their families such as: tuition waiver/application fee waiver for the employee and their dependents, a Legacy tuition rate for children of SIU Alumni, and Civil Service Employee Counsel (CSEC) Education Assistance Program (EAP).

For more information please visit: https://hr.siu.edu/benefits/