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.