Company Description:

Augustana College is a private, selective, residential college of the liberal arts and sciences with enrollment of about 2,500 students. Our beautiful 115-acre campus is located in Rock Island, Illinois, part of the Quad Cities metropolitan area along the Mississippi River, 165 miles west of Chicago, and with a population of 450,000. Augustana awards the Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees in about 100 majors and related academic programs and a Master of Science in Speech and Language Pathology. Our diverse student body includes 26 percent first generation college students, 23 percent Pell Grant students, 24 percent students of color, and 12 percent international students. 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, our expectations of the faculty, the selection process, and the Quad Cities all are available at Teaching at Augustana.

Job Description:

The Department of Business Administration at Augustana College, Rock Island, IL, invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track, rank open position in Marketing to begin August 2025.  Along with introductory level marketing, the new faculty member has the opportunity to offer a variety of marketing courses that may include digital marketing, marketing analytics, and/or electives in their area of expertise.

The teaching load is typically six courses per academic year. Additional responsibilities include departmental planning and programming, engaging with our campus community, and maintaining a research agenda commensurate with a teaching-focused institution. The department provides a supportive and collegial environment for faculty development and professional success.

The Business Administration Department is a well-established and dynamic program focusing on effective undergraduate teaching within a strong liberal arts setting. Student demand for business coursework is robust; the majors offered by the business department are the most highly subscribed on campus. The department houses two majors: Business and International Business. Each major includes options for a concentration: Marketing, Management, Finance, and Business Intelligence. The department also oversees two minor programs in Entrepreneurial Studies and Nonprofit Leadership Development. As nearly 90 percent of majors complete an internship, we welcome candidates with a desire to develop relationships with the business community.

Requirements:

A terminal degree in a related field is strongly preferred; candidates enrolled in but who have not yet completed a terminal degree in a related field will also be considered. We value, but do not require, professional experience in marketing. Applicants with a master’s degree in a related field and distinguished professional experience may be considered for a non-tenure track position.

As part of a liberal arts college, we are specifically interested in candidates who can integrate the role of business in the context of the larger society and its concerns. In addition, the successful candidate must demonstrate a commitment to student learning, creative and engaging teaching excellence, potential for engagement with the community, 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 will include a: cover letter; curriculum vitae; copy of graduate transcript(s); philosophy of teaching and professional activity; evidence of teaching effectiveness; and contact information for three references. Please consult the current courses offered by the department and describe your background in teaching and/or scholarship of any of these classes in your cover letter.

Questions may be directed to Dr. Ann Ericson, Co-chair of the Business Administration Department, at [email protected]. For full consideration, applications should be submitted by September 15, 2024. This position will remain open until filled.