Illinois Basin Oil and Gas Production Industry Workforce Development Director & Adjunct Instructor

The Illinois Petroleum Resources Board (IPRB) is seeking a qualified candidate to serve as the Illinois Basin Oil and Gas Production Industry Workforce Development Director in partnership with Southeastern Illinois College (SIC).

Responsibilities include:

• Serving as the head instructor for Oil & Gas Production I and II, Artificial Lift Systems, and training courses.
• Recruiting students for and promoting SIC’s Oil & Gas Short Certificate Program.
• Coordinating internship opportunities with local oil and gas companies.
• Collaborating with IPRB staff on program promotion and recruitment efforts.

Qualifications:

• Required Qualifications:
  • A minimum of 2,000 hours of oil and gas production industry work experience.
  • Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • Teaching experience
  • Social media proficiency

Salary: $40,000 annually on a contractual basis through IPRB, in addition to adjunct instructor pay through SIC for teaching in SIC’s Oil & Gas Short Certificate Program at the Southeastern Illinois College Carmi Campus.

Application Deadline: November 13, 2026.