Augustana University is located in Sioux Falls — South Dakota’s largest city, with a metro area (population 280,000) among the fastest growing in the country. Key industries include health, bio & life sciences, distribution & logistics and advanced manufacturing. Home to more than 70 parks, 40 miles of greenways, a walkable downtown that features musical and cultural events, award-winning restaurants, the Denny Sanford PREMIER Center, Washington Pavilion of Arts & Science, Sanford Sports Complex, Levitt at the Falls and much more, there are unlimited opportunities for entertainment and recreation. All of this, along with a healthy economy and low cost of living, are among the many reasons Sioux Falls is consistently recognized as a great place to work, live, launch a career, start a business and raise a family.
Guided by its five core values — Christian, liberal arts, excellence, community and service — Augustana provides students with an education of enduring worth. They enter to learn and leave prepared to be servant leaders and visionaries who impact and influence every aspect of society. As the world continues to change, the need for AU graduates is greater than ever before.
Augustana instills a sense of calling and purpose in students' lives, as well as employees. All members of this special community are encouraged to be innovative, curious, lifelong learners who boldly live out the university’s core values.
In 2020, AU launched its Viking Bold: The Journey to 2030 strategic plan, supported by Viking Bold — the largest fundraising campaign in the university’s history. Through this bold journey, Augustana strives to enhance its position as a top-ranked regional university in service to its students and elevate the university’s national profile in service to its alumni, the city of Sioux Falls and Upper Great Plains region.
If you are looking for meaningful work and wish to be part of something much bigger than yourself, consider joining us at Augustana University.
Faculty positions at Augustana are those that have been granted status as faculty members by the Provost and the university President. The faculty shall consist of teachers with the ranks of Professor, Associat Professor, Assistant Professor, or Instructor, and any other designated by the Provost/President.
Augustana welcomes applications for the following faculty positions:
- Assistant or Associate Professor of Audiology
- Assistant or Associate Professor, Biochemistry
- Assistant or Associate Professor of Psychology - Clinical or Counseling
- Assistant Professor of Sociology
- Assistant Professor and Fieldwork Coordinator in Behavior Analysis
- Bachelor of Social Work Program Field Director, Assistant Professor of Social Work
- Bachelor of Social Work Program Director, Assistant Professor of Social Work TT
Position Title: Assistant or Associate Professor of Audiology
Position Type: Full-Time
Department: School of Education
The School of Education at Augustana University in Sioux Falls, SD, invites applicants for a full-time faculty position in Audiology. This faculty member will become a member of the faculty within the Sharon Lust School of Education. Salary and rank commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Responsibilities:
This faculty member will be responsible to teach courses in the undergraduate Communication Disorders program, and will also teach undergraduate and/or online graduate
courses (e.g. research-oriented courses, neuroscience, etc.). Successful applicants will demonstrate strong commitment to student-centered teaching excellence within the context of the liberal arts. In addition to teaching courses, this faculty member would have responsibilities in advising, supervising students in the audiology clinic/clinicals, as well as service and professional development expectations.
Qualifications:
An earned Aud.D degree from an ASHA (American Speech-Language Hearing Association) accredited program and a minimum of 3-5 years of experience in the field of audiology are required. It will also be important for this faculty to hold a current Certificate of Clinical Competence from ASHA, and either hold a current license in South Dakota, or express willingness to seek that prior to the start date. Other important qualifications include: experience, commitment, and excellence in teaching and mentorship; evidence of research in the field; vision, energy, and creativity for revitalizing the audiology component of the Communication Disorders program. Candidates with prior experience in leadership and/or higher education are preferred.
Interacting with students, faculty and leadership with different backgrounds and points of view and a deep appreciation of and respect for academic values and culture must be a top value of the candidate.
Location:
Augustana’s location in Sioux Falls, South Dakota (check out https://siouxfalls.com/) provides an exceptionally high quality of living in an affordable community environment. Sioux Falls has more than 70 parks, over 40 miles of greenways and bike paths, excellent public schools, medical/health care systems, and a walkable downtown that features musical and cultural events, a sculpture walk, and award-winning restaurants. Our metro area (population 280,000) is one of the fastest growing regions in the country.
Application Procedure:
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Please submit a letter of application addressing the above qualifications, current vita, statement of teaching philosophy, statement of diversity, a completed Augustana University Employment Application, copies of graduate transcripts, names and contact information for three professional references electronically to: humanresources@augie.edu.
If you are looking for a rewarding and dynamic career, look no further than Augustana University in Sioux Falls, SD. Augustana offers an excellent benefit package including health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, AD&D, short- and long-term disability, retirement plan, and tuition assistance.
Augustana University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Title IX Employer that seeks to recruit, develop and retain a talented and diverse workforce. Augustana University is committed to excellence through diversity and strongly encourages applications from the entire spectrum of a diverse community. Submission of official transcripts may be required upon employment. Finalist candidates must satisfactorily complete a pre-employment background check.
Position Title: Assistant or Associate Professor, Biochemistry
Position Type: Full-Time
Department: Chemistry & Biochemistry
Augustana University seeks to fill a full-time, tenure-track position in Biochemistry in the Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor beginning Fall 2024. Augustana is an excellent place to work with outstanding students and a long history of quality research with undergraduates.
Primary Responsibilities: (1) Instruction of foundation-level biochemistry and advanced biochemistry courses, such as medicinal chemistry (lecture and lab) for majors, (2) instruction of major and non-major organic chemistry courses (lecture and lab), (3) instruction of a survey of organic and biochemistry for non-majors (lecture and lab), (4) develop a research program involving undergraduates, and (5) service to the University community.
A typical teaching load is two lectures and two labs each of fall and spring semester, with a one course responsibility during interim (January term), although every third interim is released for professional development. Successful applicants will demonstrate a dedication to undergraduate education, a commitment to innovative and excellent teaching in the liberal arts tradition, the capability to adhere to the timelines of a rigorous curriculum, and the ability to meet the flexible instructional needs of the Department. There are also expectations that the candidate will develop a strong research program involving undergraduates, which includes publishing, grant-writing, and traveling to conferences with undergraduates where both the faculty member and the students will present their research.
Qualifications: Ph.D. in Biochemistry or similar. Candidates with post-doctoral training and a strong record of undergraduate instruction in biochemistry and organic chemistry are preferred.
Salary: Salary is competitive and dependent upon qualifications; excellent fringe benefits are included.
Closing Date: Review of applications will begin on September 15, 2023.
Interacting with students, faculty and leadership with different backgrounds and points of view and a deep appreciation of and respect for academic values and culture must be a top value of the candidate.
Application Procedure: Please submit: (1) a cover letter, (2) a statement of teaching philosophy, (3) a description of research plans, (4) a statement on your commitment to diversity (how you worked to promote diversity, equity and inclusion in your previous position and how you plan to continue to do so at Augustana), (5) copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts, (6) a curriculum vita, (7) a completed Augustana University Employment Application, (8) and three letters of reference electronically to humanresources@augie.edu.
Contact Augustana University Human Resources with questions: Liz Van Westen, Employment Specialist, Liz.VanWesten@augie.edu 605-274-4107.
For more information about the department please see the Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry web page: https://www.augie.edu/academics/undergraduate-programs/chemistry.
Augustana University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Title IX Employer that seeks to recruit, develop and retain a talented and diverse workforce. Augustana University is committed to excellence through diversity and strongly encourages applications from the entire spectrum of a diverse community. Submission of official transcripts may be required upon employment. Finalist candidates must satisfactorily complete pre-employment background check.
Position Title: Assistant or Associate Professor of Psychology - Clinical or Counseling
Position Type: Full-Time
Department: Psychology
Augustana University (Sioux Falls, SD) invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor of Psychology with expertise in Clinical or Counseling Psychology or related area, to begin Fall 2024. A doctoral degree in Clinical or Counseling Psychology or related area is expected by the position start date.
Teaching: We seek candidates who are passionate about excellent undergraduate teaching. Teaching load is 3 classes in Fall, 3 in Spring and 1 in January term. Faculty have their first January and subsequently every third January off from teaching to use the time for professional development.
Candidates applying for this position should be able to teach an undergraduate course in Psychopathology and/or Counseling Theories, plus at least one other course related to their specific area(s) of expertise.
In addition, candidates for this position should be able to teach at least two of the courses from this list: First Year Seminar, General Psychology, Lifespan Human Development, Statistics, Research Methods, Child Psychology.
Research: Augustana offers lab space and funding to support faculty research programs and travel to conferences. Our faculty work closely with our undergraduate students, serving as academic and career advisors and mentoring students in research. The ideal candidate will value serving as a mentor for undergraduate students and will have an active and productive research program that can engage students.
Inclusiveness: As a university affiliated with the ELCA, Augustana's students and faculty represent a wide range of religious and non-religious backgrounds, and openness to others' perspectives is a central tenet of our community. Thus, it is essential that candidates be prepared to interact respectfully with people from different backgrounds and perspectives and to support students from underrepresented, marginalized, or systemically non-dominant groups. Our department is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and so we are looking for a candidate who will join us in working toward these goals.
Augustana University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Title IX Employer, official website: www.augie.edu.
Interacting with students, faculty and leadership with different backgrounds and points of view and a deep appreciation of and respect for academic values and culture must be a top value of the candidate.
Salary: Salary and rank commensurate with qualifications and experience; excellent fringe benefits are included.
Application Procedure: Review of applications will begin October 1, 2023, and continue until the position is filled. Please submit the following materials electronically to humanresources@augie.edu:
- a cover letter addressing your qualifications and fit for the position as described above
- a current vita
- a statement of teaching philosophy (course syllabi and evidence of teaching effectiveness are welcome if available)
- a research statement that describes anticipated research activities for the next 3 years and addresses how you plan to involve undergraduate students in research
- a statement of diversity discussing how you have supported diversity, equity, and inclusion in the past and how you anticipate doing so in this position
- a completed Augustana University Employment Application,
- graduate school transcripts (unofficial transcripts are acceptable)
- names and contact information for at least three professional references. The hiring committee will contact references of those candidates who are progressing to the next stage of consideration.
Contact Search Chair Anne Zell (anne.zell@augie.edu) with questions.
Augustana University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Title IX Employer that seeks to recruit, develop and retain a talented and diverse workforce. Augustana University is committed to excellence through diversity and strongly encourages applications from the entire spectrum of a diverse community. Submission of official transcripts may be required upon employment. Finalist candidates must satisfactorily complete pre-employment background check.
Position Title: Assistant Professor of Sociology
Position Type: Full-Time
Department: Sociology
Augustana University invites applications for a tenure track Assistant Professor of Sociology, beginning Fall 2024. Successful applicants must have the teaching, research, and administrative capacity to contribute to a newly developed, critical Criminal Justice major within the Sociology Department. Applicants should be broadly prepared to teach introductory and advanced undergraduate criminal justice courses, as well as to direct student internships. The strongest candidates will also be prepared to contribute to the department’s offerings beyond criminal justice; secondary teaching and research experience in statistics, race/ethnicity, Native American studies, environmental sociology, or social policy is preferred.
The Sociology Department at Augustana is exceptionally collegial and collaborative, hosts diverse subject-matter expertise and research interests, and embraces a plurality of research methodologies. The department’s offerings are in high demand by students both within and outside the department, integral to a growing range of exciting interdisciplinary programs, and well incorporated in the SOPHIA liberal arts core curriculum. The Criminal Justice major expands existing departmental specialities to meet increasing student interest and labor market opportunities.
Augustana prides itself on excellent in-person classroom instruction, thus the successful applicant will demonstrate a strong commitment to teaching and mentoring students in a liberal arts environment. The load for this position is 3-1-3: three courses per semester, plus one course during our January term.
Qualifications: Completed Ph.D. in Sociology, Criminology, or Criminal Justice (Sociology preferred) required by September 1, 2024. Evidence of teaching excellence and a productive research agenda is expected.
Interacting with students, faculty and leadership with different backgrounds and points of view and a deep appreciation of and respect for academic values and culture must be a top value of the candidate.
Application Procedure: Priority will be given to applications received by September 15. Please submit a letter of application addressing the above qualifications, current vita, statement of teaching philosophy, copies of graduate transcripts, statement of diversity, Augustana University’s Employment Application and the names and contact information for three professional references electronically to: humanresources@augie.edu.
Augustana University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Title IX Employer that seeks to recruit, develop and retain a talented and diverse workforce. Augustana University is committed to excellence through diversity and strongly encourages applications from the entire spectrum of a diverse community. Submission of official transcripts may be required upon employment. Finalist candidates must satisfactorily complete a pre-employment background check.
Position Title: Assistant Professor and Fieldwork Coordinator in Behavior Analysis
Position Type: Full-Time
Department: School of Education
The School of Education at Augustana University in Sioux Falls, SD, invites applicants for a full-time faculty and fieldwork coordinator position in Behavior Analysis beginning in September 2023. This faculty member will become a member of the faculty in the Applied Behavior Analysis program within the Sharon Lust School of Education. Salary and rank commensurate with qualifications and experience. This is a 12-month position.
Responsibilities:
This faculty member will be responsible for teaching online courses in our Master of Education in Special Education: Applied Behavior Analysis program, and may also teach undergraduate courses in areas of their expertise (teaching load of four to five courses per year). In addition, the faculty member will be responsible for the coordination of fieldwork experiences for students/trainees in the program. Successful applicants will demonstrate strong commitment to student-centered teaching excellence within the context of the liberal arts and have ABA supervision experience and organizational management skills. The Applied Behavior Analysis program consists of ABAI Verified Course Sequences aligned with concurrently-offered fieldwork experience courses. In addition to teaching courses and coordinating fieldwork experiences, this faculty member would have responsibilities in advising, online supervision of ABA fieldwork
experiences, and oversight of research projects in the ABA program, as well as service and professional development expectations.
Qualifications:
Qualifications for this position include an earned graduate-level degree (a doctorate is preferred) in behavior analysis, special education, psychology, or a closely related field and a minimum of 3-5 years of experience in the field of behavior analysis. It will also be important for this faculty to hold current Board Certification as a Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and either hold a current license in South Dakota, or express willingness to seek that prior to the start date. Other important qualifications include: experience, commitment, and excellence in teaching and mentorship; willingness to conduct research in the field; vision, energy, and creativity for contributing to building and maintaining a high-quality master’s program in Applied Behavior Analysis. Candidates with prior experience in leadership and/or higher education are preferred. Interacting with students, faculty and leadership with different backgrounds and points of view and a deep appreciation of and respect for academic values and culture must be a top value of the candidate.
Application Procedure:
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Please submit a letter of application addressing the above qualifications, current vita, statement of teaching philosophy, statement of diversity, a completed Augustana University Employment Application, copies of graduate transcripts, names and contact information for three professional references electronically to: humanresources@augie.edu.
If you are looking for a rewarding and dynamic career, look no further than Augustana University in Sioux Falls, SD. Augustana offers an excellent benefit package including health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, AD&D, short- and long-term disability, retirement plan, and tuition assistance.
Augustana University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Title IX Employer that seeks to recruit, develop and retain a talented and diverse workforce. Augustana University is committed to excellence through diversity and strongly encourages applications from the entire spectrum of a diverse community. Submission of official transcripts may be required upon employment. Finalist candidates must satisfactorily complete a pre-employment background check.
Position Title: Bachelor of Social Work Program Field Director, Assistant Professor of Social Work
Position Type: Full-Time
Department: School of Education
The School of Education at Augustana University in Sioux Falls, SD, invites applicants for a Social Work Program Field Director and non-tenure track Assistant Professor of Social Work, beginning Fall 2024 to assist in the development of the Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) Program. This is a full-time, 11-month position within the Sharon Lust School of Education. Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Responsibilities:
- demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching future social workers in the BSW program
- coordinate and oversee undergraduate social work field practicum placements for undergraduate social work majors.
- actively participating in curriculum development and review for the BSW program
- enhance undergraduate student experience by serving as academic and career advisor during their time at Augustana University and entry into graduate education and/or professional practice.
- maintain compliance with CSWE standards for explicit/implicit curriculum, field placement, and assessment
Augustana prides itself on excellent in-person classroom instruction, thus the successful applicant will demonstrate a strong commitment to teaching and mentoring students in a liberal arts environment.
Qualifications:
- a Master of Social Work (MSW) from a Council of Social Work Education (CSWE) accredited school required
- a doctorate in social work or a closely related field preferred
- at least two years of post-MSW professional experience
- successful teaching experience in social work education
- high degree of interest, ability and/or experience promoting cultural competency & diversity
Interacting with students, faculty and leadership with different backgrounds and points of view and a deep appreciation of and respect for academic values and culture must be a top value of the candidate.
Application Procedure:
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Please submit a letter of application addressing the above qualifications, current vita, statement of teaching philosophy, statement of diversity, a completed Augustana University Employment Application, copies of graduate transcripts, names and contact information for three professional references electronically to:humanresources@augie.edu.
If you are looking for a rewarding and dynamic career, look no further than Augustana University in Sioux Falls, SD. Augustana offers an excellent benefit package including health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, AD&D, short- and long-term disability, retirement plan, and tuition assistance.
Augustana University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Title IX Employer that seeks to recruit, develop and retain a talented and diverse workforce. Augustana University is committed to excellence through diversity and strongly encourages applications from the entire spectrum of a diverse community. Submission of official transcripts may be required upon employment. Finalist candidates must satisfactorily complete a pre- employment background check.
Position Title: Bachelor of Social Work Program Director, Assistant Professor of Social Work TT
Position Type: Full-Time
Department: School of Education
The School of Education at Augustana University in Sioux Falls, SD, invites applicants for a Social Work Program Director and tenure track Assistant Professor of Social Work, beginning Fall 2024 to assist in the development of the Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) Program. This is a full-time, 11-month position within the Sharon Lust School of Education. Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Responsibilities:
- oversee the BSW Programs’ mission and goals as they pertain Council of Social Work (CSWE) 2022 EPAS under the guidance of the Social Work Program Director
- demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching future social workers in the BSW program
- actively participating in curriculum design and development and review for the BSW program
- supervise and work with the BSW Field Director in fulfilling the program’s mission and goals
- enhance undergraduate student experience by serving as academic and career advisor during their time at Augustana University and entry into graduate education and/or professional practice
- maintain compliance with CSWE standards for explicit/implicit curriculum, field placement, and assessment
Augustana prides itself on excellent in-person classroom instruction, thus the successful applicant will demonstrate a strong commitment to teaching and mentoring students in a liberal arts environment.
Qualifications:
- a Master of Social Work (MSW) from a CSWE accredited school required
- a doctorate in social work or a closely related field required
- at least two years of post-MSW professional experience
- successful teaching experience in social work education
- high degree of interest, ability and/or experience promoting cultural competency & diversity
Interacting with students, faculty and leadership with different backgrounds and points of view and a deep appreciation of and respect for academic values and culture must be a top value of the candidate.
Application Procedure:
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Please submit a letter of application addressing the above qualifications, current vita, statement of teaching philosophy, statement of diversity, a completed Augustana University Employment Application, copies of graduate transcripts, names and contact information for three professional references electronically to: humanresources@augie.edu.
If you are looking for a rewarding and dynamic career, look no further than Augustana University in Sioux Falls, SD. Augustana offers an excellent benefit package including health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, AD&D, short- and long-term disability, retirement plan, and tuition assistance. Augustana University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Title IX Employer that seeks to recruit, develop and retain a talented and diverse workforce.
Augustana University is committed to excellence through diversity and strongly encourages applications from the entire spectrum of a diverse community. Submission of official transcripts may be required upon employment. Finalist candidates must satisfactorily complete a pre-employment background check.
Address for sending resumes:
Human Resources
Augustana University
Email: humanresources@augie.edu
Email submissions are preferred.
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Human Resources
Augustana University
2001 S Summit Avenue
Sioux Falls, SD 57197
Telephone: 605.274.4110
Fax: 605.274.5547
Augustana University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Title IX Employer that seeks to recruit, develop and retain a talented and diverse workforce. Augustana University is committed to excellence through diversity and strongly encourages applications from the entire spectrum of a diverse community. Submission of official transcripts may be required upon employment. Finalist candidates must satisfactorily complete a pre-employment background check.