Kinesiology Program – Augustana College, Rock Island, Illinois, invites applications for a full-time, Tenure-Track, Open-Rank position in the Kinesiology Program beginning in August of the 2021-2022 academic year. 

Augustana College is a selective private liberal arts and sciences 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.
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. 

The new kinesiology program builds upon the college’s renowned and rigorous programs in the sciences, public health, and pre-health and contributes to developing one of the most comprehensive approaches to academic health and wellness programs at a small liberal arts college. Applicants should be interested in teaching a broad range of undergraduate Kinesiology courses.  Projected teaching responsibilities include Introduction to Kinesiology, Biomechanics, Exercise Physiology, Exercise Testing and Prescription for Special Populations, senior capstone (Senior Inquiry), and/or other specialty of the candidate. This position begins in August of the 2021 – 2022 academic year.

A strong candidate will demonstrate: a commitment to creative and engaging undergraduate teaching and academic advising; a commitment to pursue a program of scholarship that includes undergraduate students, publishing in professional journals, and presenting at regional, state, and national conferences; and a willingness to serve the college, department, profession, and community.

Review of applications will begin November 13, 2020 and continue until the position is filled.

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 indicating an interest in and understanding of teaching in a liberal arts setting, curriculum vitae, copy of graduate transcript, a statement of teaching philosophy, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and a research statement highlighting potential collaboration with undergraduate students.  Questions should be directed to the chair of the search committee, Dr. Kimberly Murphy, also Chair of the Biology Department at kimberlymurphy@augustana.edu.   For more information and to apply, visit:  https://augustana.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=125183