Position Announcement

Visiting Instructor/Visiting Assistant Professor (McGuire AFB, NJ)
Department of Workforce Education and Development
Off-Campus Degree Program

Description of Position: Visiting Instructor/Visiting Assistant Professor positions in the Department of Workforce Education and Development with specialization in education, training, and development.

The Department of Workforce Education and Development has delivered an on-site Baccalaureate Degree program with a major in Workforce Education and Development since 1973. The program is currently offered on McGuire NFB, NJ. On all matters pertaining to the operation of the program, Visiting Instructors/Visiting Assistant Professors are accountable to the Department of Workforce Education and Development and to the College of Education and Human Services.

Responsibilities of the Position: Visiting Instructors/Visiting Assistant Professors teaching in the Baccalaureate Degree program are responsible for teaching regular courses as assigned by the Department Chairperson. Each course meets for four weekends during a regular academic trimester (three weekends of classroom instruction; one weekend using technology-enhanced distance learning activities). Course descriptions are available at http://wed.siu.edu/Public/Courses/ocdp.php. Off-campus courses are taught by full-time SIUC faculty and Visiting Instructors/Visiting Assistant Professors in the geographical area. THE INTENT OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS TO IDENTIFY A POOL OF VISITING INSTRUCTORS/VISITING ASSISTANT PROFESSORS WHO ARE QUALIFIED TO DELIVER COURSES IN A WEEKEND FORMAT AND SUPERVISE STUDENT WORK.

Requirements of Candidates:

1. Master's degree required (doctorate preferred) in one of the following areas; workforce education, career and technical education, training and development, adult education, human resources, appropriate instructional systems design specialties, or a related field.
2. A minimum of three years of documented experience in instructing/facilitating learning of adult students, preferably at the college level.
3. Experience in the application of ISD principles in the workplace.
4. Graduate-level course work in one or more of the following areas: adult learning theory, instructional methodology, curriculum development, needs assessment, training evaluation, training systems management, foundations of vocational/career and technical education.

Appointment and Salary: Qualifications of candidate will determine faculty rank and salary. These are term, non-tenure-accruing positions. Appointment periods are for two (2) months with consideration for reappointment. After initial screening of applications, if selected and approved as a finalist, candidates will be expected to interview with an off-campus faculty member at the nearest location where the program is offered.

Effective Date of Employment: Varies

Deadline for Application: May 23, 2008, or until filled. Teaching needs are ongoing and applications will be accepted throughout the academic year.

Application Procedure: A complete application includes a letter of application detailing desire and qualifications to teach in one or more of the areas listed above, curriculum vita, a minimum of two current letters of recommendation (must be on letterhead and signed), an official transcript reflecting the highest degree earned and an unofficial transcript of previous coursework leading up to the highest degree earned submitted to:

Adjunct Search Committee
Department of Workforce Education and Development
212 Pulliam Hall
Mail Code 4605
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
475 Clocktower Drive
Carbondale, IL 62901

SIUC is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer 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.