Mathematics and Computer Science: Visiting Assistant Professor of Mathematics

Mathematics and Computer Science - Augustana College, Rock Island, Illinois, invites applications for a Visiting Assistant Professor of Mathematics position beginning in August of the 2019-2020 academic year. Augustana College is a selective liberal arts college of approximately 2,500 students, most of whom live on a wooded 115-acre campus.  Rock Island, Illinois, is part of the Illinois-Iowa Quad Cities along the Mississippi River, a diverse metropolitan area with 400,000 residents, located about three hours west of Chicago and 45 minutes east of Iowa City, home of the University of Iowa.

Candidates should have a commitment to excellence in teaching and the ability to teach a range of Calculus courses.  The successful candidate will teach approximately 6 courses (24 credits) over the 2019- 2020 academic year.  This is a one-year appointment.  A Masters in Mathematics (or a related field) is required.

Augustana College is a selective liberal arts college of 2,500 students, including 29% first generation college students, 23% Pell Grant students, 21% students of color, and 9% international students. The College places a high priority on creating an environment supportive of ethnic minorities, women, and persons with disabilities, and we are particularly interested in candidates from underrepresented groups. Strengthening our diverse and inclusive community is central to the college’s mission and strategic plan. We seek applicants with a demonstrated commitment to fostering rigorous, inclusive, and high-impact learning environments for a diverse student body.  

Augustana College is an equal opportunity employer and actively encourages applications from women and persons of diverse ethnic backgrounds. We do not discriminate based on age, race, color, ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, disability or creed and strongly encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply for this position. 

Details about Augustana College, our expectations of the faculty, the selection process, and the Quad Cities all are available at Teaching at Augustana.  Questions may be directed to the chair of the department, Stacey Rodman, staceyrodman@augustana.edu.  Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

A complete application includes:

• A letter of application
• curriculum vitae
• copy of graduate transcripts
• statement of teaching philosophy
• evidence of teaching effectiveness (if available)
• three letters of recommendation (including contact information)

To apply, please email application materials to sherrydocherty@augustana.edu using the subject line: Search #124-19  Mathematics/VAP, and directed to Jessica Schultz, Associate Dean of the College.  Alternatively, application materials can be mailed to: Search #124-19 Mathematics/VAP, C/O Jessica Schultz, Associate Dean of the College, Augustana College, 639 – 38^th Street, Rock Island, IL  61201.