"Assistant Professor, Tenure-track, Teacher Education"

Position ID:179252

About Augustana College:

Augustana College is a selective liberal arts and sciences college of 2,500 students, including 22 percent first generation college students, 22 percent Pell Grant students, 23 percent students of color, and 17 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 less than 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:

Augustana College invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track assistant professor in teacher education to join a collaborative, innovative, and supportive faculty beginning with the 2025-2026 academic year. Preference will be given to candidates who have earned a Ph.D. or Ed.D. in Education, Teacher Education, Education and Social Psychology, or a related field by the time of the appointment.

A strong candidate will demonstrate: a commitment to creative and engaging undergraduate teaching and academic advising; a minimum of three years successful teaching experience in K-12 classrooms; experience working within U.S. schools; knowledge of culturally responsive teaching practices; experience collaborating with families and communities that support K-12 schools; the ability to model effective use of teacher education standards; a commitment to pursue a program of scholarship that includes publishing in professional journals and presenting at regional, state, and national conferences; and a willingness to serve the college, department, profession, and community. Preferred experiences include: developing family and community partnerships designed to enhance local schools, collaborating with school personnel within diverse schools, teaching undergraduate teacher education courses, supervising teacher candidates in field placements, and an interest in or experience teaching courses related to the social context of schools and/or educational psychology.

The successful candidate will teach 24 credits per 10-month academic year (standard courses are 4 credits), including some combination of foundational courses in teacher education (such as Educational Psychology, School in Society, Teaching Methods courses, etc.), where the specific course load will be informed by the candidate's experience and expertise. Other responsibilities commensurate with the individual's academic background and experiences will likely include a combination of: supervising student teacher field experiences in the Quad Cities area, leading the student teaching Seminar in Classroom Management, advising education majors, and/or teaching Augustana College general education courses (such as the First Year Inquiry course, a January term course open to any Augustana student, etc.). Finally, the successful candidate will contribute to the Education Department's efforts to richly implement the Illinois Culturally Responsive Teaching and Leading Standards by developing partnerships and programs that will enhance our students' engagement with families and local communities. 

The successful applicant's scholarly agenda will be supported in several ways. Pre-tenure faculty at Augustana have access to internal funding to support scholarship, receive support in seeking external grant funding if appropriate, and have a professional meeting allowance to support travel. A semester-long pre-tenure leave to pursue a scholarly agenda is available during the third or fourth year of employment. 

Requirements:

Preference will be given to candidates who will have completed their Ph.D. or Ed.D. by the time of appointment, although ABD candidates will also be considered. Successful candidates will be able to demonstrate teaching effectiveness, a commitment to pursue a program of scholarship that includes publishing in professional journals and presenting at regional, state, and national conferences, and a willingness to serve the college, department, profession, and community. Successful candidates will also possess a minimum of three years of successful teaching experience in K-12 classrooms, experience working within U.S. schools, the ability to model effective use of teacher education standards, experience with the tenets of the Illinois Culturally Responsive Teaching and Leading Standards (CRTL), and a commitment to enacting the community outreach and advocacy components of the CRTL standards. Additionally, all Augustana faculty should demonstrate a commitment to fostering equity and inclusion, the ability to work with students in and out of the classroom, and an investment in supporting the work of colleagues. 

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 includes: a cover letter indicating an interest in and understanding of teaching in a liberal arts setting, curriculum vitae, copy of graduate transcript, a statement of teaching philosophy, evidence of teaching effectiveness, a sample of scholarly expression, and a statement of your commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion explaining how you will build a sense of belonging for all students and employees at Augustana and contribute to a learning environment that emphasizes diverse perspectives and experiences. Questions may be directed to the chair of the department, Dr. Mike Egan at mikeegan@augustana.edu. To guarantee full consideration, please submit all application materials by October 31, 2024. The position will remain open until filled.