Psychology and Neuroscience – Augustana College, Rock Island, IL
Psychology and Neuroscience – Augustana College, Rock Island, IL, invites applications for two, full-time, Visiting, Assistant Professor positions in the Psychology and Neuroscience department beginning in August of the 2022-2023 academic year, with possible renewal upon mutual agreement for two consecutive academic years. Augustana College is a selective liberal arts and sciences college of 2,400 students, including 19 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.
Candidates may represent any specialization within psychology. The successful candidate will teach 24 credits per 10-month academic year (standard courses are 4 credits), which may include Introduction to Psychology, Statistics, Research Methods, a special topics course in the candidate's area of specialization, and interdisciplinary courses within the first year liberal arts sequence.
Our department is among the largest on campus and includes more than a dozen faculty with a range of specialization. We are a collegial group who support one another and our students.
We require no campus service (e.g., committee work, student advising, or admissions activity) from visiting professors, although they are welcome to get involved beyond their teaching as they are inclined. Similarly, although research is not required, visiting faculty would have access to laboratory space and equipment and the ability to work with students on projects. All faculty at Augustana, regardless of rank, are invited to receive support and mentoring consistent with their needs throughout their appointment at the college.
Applicants with a PhD or who are ABD will be considered. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate teaching effectiveness, willingness to actively infuse multiple perspectives and critical thinking into pedagogy, experience and interest in working with students and community members of many backgrounds, commitment to fostering equity and inclusion, and interest in teaching in an undergraduate liberal arts setting.
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.
A complete application will include: a cover letter, updated curriculum vitae, unofficial copy of graduate transcripts, and a statement of the teaching philosophy. Questions may be directed to chair of the department, Ian Harrington, at ianharrington@augustana.edu . To ensure full consideration, please submit all application materials by March 16, 2022. Review of applications will begin immediately, and will continue until the positions are filled. For more information and to apply, please visit: http://augustana.interviewexchange.com/candapply.jsp?JOBID=142858