Description
About Augustana College:
Augustana College is a private, selective, residential liberal arts and sciences college with an enrollment of approximately 2,500 students. Our scenic 115-acre campus is located in Rock Island, Illinois, part of the Quad Cities metropolitan area along the Mississippi River, about 165 miles west of Chicago. The Quad Cities region has a population of approximately 450,000.
Augustana offers Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees in nearly 100 majors and related academic programs, as well as a Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology . Our student body includes 26% first-generation college students, 23% Pell Grant recipients, 24% students of color, and 12% international students. Strengthening our inclusive and welcoming community is central to the college’s mission and strategic plan. The strategic plan also prioritizes creating engaged learning experiences for students both inside and outside the classroom and building partnerships with communities in the Quad City region.
We seek candidates who are committed to fostering academically challenging, inclusive, and high-impact learning environments that support and engage a diverse student body. We are especially interested in candidates with strengths in teaching, scholarship, and service that are aligned with the strategic plan.
The Position:
The Department of Environment, Geography, and Geoscience at Augustana College invites applications for a Tenure-Track Assistant or Associate Professor in Environmental GIS to begin in February or August 2026. The ideal candidate will be trained in Geographic Information Systems, with strong preference given to those specializing in environmental science and with experience in community-based applications of GIS.
Responsibilities:
- Teach undergraduate courses in areas such as Introduction to Geographic Information Systems, cartography, advanced GIS courses, and introductory environmental studies or geology courses, with opportunities to design courses aligned with your expertise.
- Carry a teaching load of 24 credits per 10-month academic year (standard courses are 2 or 4 credits).
- Develop engaged learning opportunities for students through courses, research, and community partnerships that incorporate GIS.
- Maintain software and hardware necessary for courses in the GIS curriculum, including cartography, remote sensing, drone mapping, and advanced geospatial analytics.
- Actively contribute to the inclusive and innovative teaching practices that define Augustana's learning environment.
Requirements
What We're Looking For:
- Strengths in teaching effectiveness and commitment to community- and field-based teaching and GIS applications.
- Expertise with software and hardware used in GIS and remote sensing, and experience teaching and conducting research using GIS and remote sensing analysis.
- Ability developing community partnerships that incorporate GIS and geospatial technologies
- Experience fostering inclusion and belonging in the classroom and broader campus community.
- A Ph.D. or near completion in Geography, Environmental Studies or Sciences, Geology, or a related field.
Why Augustana?
At Augustana, you'll find a supportive and collegial environment where faculty thrive professionally and personally. Our small class sizes foster deep connections between faculty and students. You'll have access to resources and opportunities to pursue innovative research and impactful teaching.
Application Instructions
A complete application will include:
- A cover letter detailing interest in the position and understanding of teaching in a liberal arts context (limit 3 pages)
- Curriculum vitae
- Copy of graduate transcripts (unofficial is acceptable at this stage)
- A statement of teaching philosophy (limit 2 pages)
- Evidence of teaching effectiveness
- Contact information for three references
Questions about the position may be directed to Chris Strunk at [email protected].
To guarantee full consideration, please submit all application materials by August 15. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Additional Information
The budgeted compensation for this position ranges from $60,000 to $64,000 per year based upon minimum and preferred qualifications, education, experience, skills, and abilities. Actual placement within the range will depend upon experience, education, research, rank, and other relevant factors.
Augustana College offers a competitive and comprehensive benefit package to its employees to ensure our team is well cared for. Benefits include:
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
Retirement plan including eligibility to receive up to 7% contribution from the College.
Company sponsored short-term and long-term disability benefits as use of college facilities including a wellness center, gym and recreation center.
Tuition benefits for employees and their family members
You can learn more about our benefits program at our Benefits Website.
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.
Apply Today at https://augustana.edu/about-us/offices/hr/employment
