FA26-037: InstructorSouthern Illinois University Edwardsville

Position Title: FA26-037: Instructor
Location: Edwardsville, IL

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville: Provost and Vice Chancellor: John Martinson Honors Program

Location

Edwardsville, IL

Open Date

Jan 22, 2026

Salary Range or Pay Grade

$42,000 per year

Deadline

Feb 20, 2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Description

The John Martinson Honors Program at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure track instructor (9-month academic term). We seek an educator with experience in student-centered, discussion-driven, interdisciplinary teaching who can contribute to a cohesive, developmental four-year honors curriculum. This position also plays a coordintating role in the program's assessment efforts and in the management of Suitable, the student engagement platform used across JMHP.

The successful candidate will teach two courses per semester, typically including first-year inquiry seminars and upper-division honors proseminars. In addition to teaching, the instructor will support program-wide assessment practices and help coordinate student engagement, reflection, and developmental opportunities through Suitable.

Responsibilities include the following:

• teach a 2/2 load within the honors curriculum, including first-year seminars and upper-division proseminars
• contribute to interdisciplinary, discussion-based courses that emphasize inquiry, integrative learning, and reflective practice
• coordinate program-level assessment activities, including organizing data collection, aligning learning outcomes, and interpreting assessment results to support intentional program development
• serve as the primary coordinator for the JMHP Suitable platform, including managing onboarding, promoting engagement opportunities, and interpreting platform data in support of student development
• participate fully in program life, including collaborative initiatives, student engagement activities, and efforts that strengthen the John Martinson Honors Program community
• contribute service to the program, school, and university as appropriate

Terms of Appointment
This is a full-time, non-tenure track, academic-year appointment with a standard teaching load of two courses per semester. Summer appointments may be available subject to funding and need. This is a three-year appointment, with the possibility of continuation, dependent on funding and performance reviews.

Source of Funds
State

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in a discipline represented within honors education. This may include the humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, arts, education, or other interdisciplinary fields.
• Demonstrated excellence in undergraduate teaching with evidence of student-centered or discussion-based instructional approaches.
• Ability to contribute to a cohesive, community-oriented honors environment that connects academic learning with broader developmental and co-curricular experiences.
• Willingness to engage fully in program activities beyond the classroom, including collaborative initiatives, student engagement efforts, and program development.
• Ability to work with basic educational data and digital tools, including comfort with spreadsheets, learning platforms, and organized data tracking.

Preferred Qualifications

• At least two years of undergraduate teaching experience.
• Experience teaching in an honors program or other high-impact learning environment.
• Experience with curriculum design, reflective pedagogy, or developmental learning frameworks.
• Interest in program-level assessment and willingness to learn and coordinate assessment processes.
• Interest in learning and managing a student engagement platform (such as Suitable) or similar educational technologies.
• Experience working collaboratively with faculty, staff, or student success units.

Application Instructions

Submit the following materials:

• Cover letter or statement of interest that explicitly addresses how you meet each of the minimum qualifications and any of the preferred qualifications you possess.

• Curriculum vitae

• Two letters of references (letters, not simply contact information)

• Graduate transcripts (unofficial accepted at application stage; official required at hiring)

Application Deadline

Application deadline is January 30, 2026. The position will remain open until filled. Reviews of application materials may begin prior to the closing date.

Applicants will be subject to a background check prior to employment.

SIUE is a state university - benefits under state sponsored plans may not be available to holders of F1 or J1 visas. Applicants will be subject to a background check prior to an offer of employment.

In compliance with the ADA Amendments Acts (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, please call 618-650-2190 or email CareerInfo@siue.edu.

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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is an equal opportunity employer and thus prohibits discrimination against employees, applicants for employment and students on the basis of age, color, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran's status.

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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