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Visiting Faculty Position in Scandinavian Studies at Augustana College

Augustana College is a selective liberal arts college of 2,500 students, including 29 percent first generation college students, 23 percent Pell Grant students, 21 percent students of color, and 9 percent international students. Our beautifully wooded and largely residential campus is located in Rock Island, Illinois, a diverse Illinois-Iowa Quad Cities metropolitan area along the Mississippi River with 400,000 residents about three hours west of Chicago and 45 minutes east of Iowa City, home of the University of Iowa. 

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.

Job Description:

The Department of World Languages, Literatures, and Cultures at Augustana College invites applicants for a full-time visiting faculty position, beginning August 2022. We seek candidates in Scandinavian Studies, with an open area of specialization. The successful candidate will have a load equivalent to 24 credits per 10-month academic year (standard courses are 4 credits), including one course in beginning or intermediate Swedish language and two in Scandinavian literature and culture taught in English. One culture class could be offered during the college’s intensive 3-week January term.  For a successful candidate with library/archival experience, there is an opportunity to receive 12 credits (3 courses) of reassigned time to work in the Swenson Swedish Immigration Research Center (SSIRC) on Augustana’s campus, under the direction of the Center’s Research Librarian and Archivist.  If the successful candidate does not have library/archival experience, they will teach three courses (12 credits)  in the college’s first-year liberal arts sequence.

This appointment will be at the rank of visiting instructor or visiting assistant professor, depending on whether a terminal degree is completed.  We require no research or campus service in this position.  Visiting faculty are welcome to be involved in the life of the department and college beyond their teaching.  All faculty at Augustana are invited to engage in professional development and mentoring opportunities.

Requirements:

Preference will be given to candidates who hold a doctoral degree in Scandinavian Studies or a related field by the time of employment, but candidates who are ABD will be considered. Native or near-native fluency in Swedish and English is required. Successful candidates will be able to demonstrate teaching effectiveness, a willingness to actively infuse multiple perspectives and critical thinking into pedagogy, and a commitment to fostering equity and inclusion. 

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, teaching philosophy, curriculum vitae, unofficial copy of graduate transcript, and contact information for two references. Questions may be directed to the chair of the department, Lisa Seidlitz, at lisaseidlitz@augustana.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.