Augustana College – Tenure Track Faculty in Biology (Anatomy)

About Augustana College:

Augustana College is a selective liberal arts and sciences college of 2,400 students, including 18 percent first generation college students, 22 percent Pell Grant students, 23 percent students of color, and 13 percent international students.  Our beautifully wooded and largely residential campus is located in Rock Island, IL, a diverse Illinois-Iowa Quad Cities metropolitan area along the Mississippi River with 400,000 residents about three hours west of Chicago. 

Strengthening our diverse and inclusive community is central to the college’s mission and strategic plan . We seek applicants with an interest in fostering rigorous, inclusive, and high-impact learning environments for a diverse student body. Details about Augustana College, faculty life, and the Quad Cities all are available at Teaching at Augustana .   

Job Description:

The Biology Department at Augustana College invites applications for a full-time, broadly trained tenure-track assistant professor beginning with the 2023-2024 academic year. Teaching responsibilities include anatomy (human) and possibly a combination of the following: neuroanatomy, comparative anatomy, senior capstone (Senior Inquiry), cadaver dissection, an upper-level elective in the candidate’s specialty, and/or a J-term non-majors biology course or course in the first-year liberal arts sequence.

A strong candidate will demonstrate: a commitment to creative and engaging undergraduate teaching and academic advising; a commitment to pursue a program of scholarship that includes undergraduate students, publishing in professional journals, and presenting at regional, state, and national conferences; and a willingness to serve the college, department, profession, and community.  Service as an academic advisor to Biology majors will begin in the second year of employment. The successful candidate will teach 24 credits per 10-month academic year (standard courses are 4 credits). 

We are particularly interested in candidates with a demonstrated passion for working with a diverse student population. We strongly encourage applicants, in their letter of application, to address how they will further this goal. Additional information about the Biology Department, and Augustana College can be found at www.augustana.edu . 

Our department is among the largest on campus and includes more than a dozen faculty with a range of specializations. Our faculty are active throughout the college in teaching, service, and scholarship, and we seek a candidate with a commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration and the value of a broadly educated person. We are a collegial group who support one another and our students. Beyond the classroom, student success is promoted through mentoring and advising.  

Requirements:

The successful candidate must have expertise in the biological sciences through advanced education, teaching, and/or work-related experience, the ability to learn and employ innovative teaching and advising strategies, willingness to actively infuse multiple perspectives and critical thinking into pedagogy, commitment to fostering equity and inclusion; and a willingness to serve the college, department, profession, and community.

Additional Information:

Augustana College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Augustana College provides equal opportunity to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, and any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.

Application Instructions:

A complete application will include: a cover letter indicating an interest in and understanding of teaching in a liberal arts setting, curriculum vitae, copy of graduate transcript, statement of teaching philosophy, statement of research program (emphasis on including undergraduate students desire), evidence-based description of teaching effectiveness, and names and contact information for 3 references that address potential for teaching and advising/mentoring success. Questions should be directed to Dr. Kimberly Murphy, Co-Chair of the Biology Department, at kimberlymurphy@augustana.edu.  To guarantee full consideration, please submit all application materials by November 18, 2022. The position will remain open until filled.