Faculty Positions

Position Title: Assistant Professor of Nursing

Position Type: Full-Time

Department: School of Health Professions

Position: 

The Augustana University Nursing Program invites applications for tenure-track Assistant Professor. A doctorate in nursing or related discipline is required, as is advanced practice certification as an adult-gero clinical nurse specialist or adult-gero acute care nurse practitioner. All eligible candidates will be considered. 

Duties: 

Successful applicants will demonstrate strong commitment to student-centered teaching excellence in an expanding nursing program within the context of the liberal arts. The learning environment offers state-of-the art active learning classrooms and high-fidelity simulation laboratories. Opportunity exists to shape new educational programming at the undergraduate and graduate level, as well as the research core in nursing. Courses to be taught are dependent on specialization and interests of the successful applicant. 

Augustana’s progressive nursing program is recognized for the excellence of its graduates and for its experienced, creative, and engaging faculty.  The Nursing Program has a traditional baccalaureate program, an accelerated baccalaureate program, and a master’s program with adult-gerontology clinical nurse specialist and acute care nurse practitioner tracks. Opportunities exist for interdisciplinary research and collaboration with colleagues in health and life sciences, as well as in social science and the humanities. International study and exchange opportunities for students and faculty are a distinguishing feature of AU’s educational programming. The Nursing Program celebrates over 80 years of excellence in nursing education with a first-time NCLEX pass rate of 95-100% for several years.  

Qualifications: 

Earned clinical or research doctorate required, along with graduate level preparation and practice experience in a clinical specialty, teaching excellence, and a habit of scholarly productivity. 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.

Interacting with students, faculty and leadership from diverse backgrounds and perspectives, along with a deep appreciation and respect for academic principles and culture, must be a top value of the candidate. 

Application Procedure: 

Screening of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Please submit a letter of application addressing the above qualifications, current vita, statement of teaching philosophy, copies of graduate transcripts, names and contact information for three professional references electronically via our career center.  If assistance is needed in the application process, please reach out to humanresources@augie.edu. Contact Search Committee Chair with questions: Dr. Lynn White, lynn.white@augie.edu, 605.274.5336.

About Augustana University: 

Located in the growing and vibrant city of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Augustana University has, for more than 160 years, provided a strong student-centric education based on its five core values: Christian faith, liberal arts, excellence, community, and service. The institution continues to expand its pre-professional and graduate offerings, while remaining true to its liberal arts tradition. Guided by the Viking Bold: Journey to 2030 strategic plan, Augustana seeks to grow its enrollment to more than 3,000 undergraduate and graduate students.

Augustana University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Title IX Employer. Applicants must comply with the Immigration Reform and Control Act and may be required to submit official transcripts upon employment. Finalist candidates must satisfactorily complete a pre-employment background check.

Augustana University, a rigorous, private liberal arts institution in Sioux Falls, SD, invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in the Department of Biology beginning August, 2026. We seek a broadly trained biologist to teach courses in Human Physiology and who complements existing expertise in the department. The successful candidate will demonstrate excellence in teaching and scholarship with a vision to enhance our strong undergraduate program and include our students in research that is presented at conferences, in publications, and that is competitive for extramural funding. A Ph.D. in a biologically related field is required; postdoctoral research experience and teaching experience is preferred. An emphasis on inclusive student mentorship and student-centered pedagogy is a hallmark of the department’s commitment to undergraduate biology education. 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.

TEACHING EXPECTATIONS: Duties will typically include teaching 2 lectures and 2 labs each semester, along with a January term course. The course load for the academic year will include Human Physiology for nursing majors, Advanced Human Physiology for biology majors, introductory biology major courses, and an upper-level biology major course. Competencies in fields such as Immunology and/or Anatomy are desired. Ideal candidates will have the ability to contribute to programs that augment existing department and university initiatives. A strong commitment to academic advising and involvement in shared governance through committee work is expected. 

RESEARCH EXPECTATIONS: While teaching is a major component of the position, productive research involving undergraduates is required. Augustana University is situated in an area experiencing rapid growth in biomedical, biotech, agricultural, and environmental research, offering collaboration opportunities in various research areas. A research startup will be provided, as well as access to extensive existing research equipment ($1,500,000 in new purchases in the department over the last decade). Successful applicants may have access to the statewide core facilities and other resources through the South Dakota Biomedical Research Infrastructure Network (SD BRIN). 

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Please send: (1) letter of application addressing qualifications for the position, (2) curriculum vita, (3) statement of teaching philosophy, (4) goals for research and professional development, (5) copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts, (6) and names and contact information for three professional references electronically to our Career Center Portal. If assistance is needed during the application process, please reach out to humanresources@augie.edu.

Review of applications will begin October 15, 2025 and continue through the academic year until the position has been filled. Start date for the position is August, 2026. Salary is competitive and dependent upon qualifications; excellent fringe benefits are included.

For questions, email the search committee chair: Dr. Alex Kloth at akloth@augie.edu, or call 605-274-4720. 

Augustana University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Title IX Employer. Applicants must comply with the Immigration Reform and Control Act and may be required to submit official transcripts upon employment. Finalist candidates must satisfactorily complete a pre-employment background check.

Position Summary:

Augustana University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Music specializing in the music of Johann Sebastian Bach. The successful candidate will provide artistic leadership for the Augustana Bach Collegium, a premier choral and instrumental ensemble within the School of Music, presenting several concerts annually that focus on Bach's cantatas and other works for chorus and orchestra. Additional responsibilities include teaching in the music history sequence, conducting, and other duties as assigned.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Serve as the artistic leader of the Augustana Bach Collegium, collaborating with colleagues in the Vocal Studies Program to enhance the program's visibility and artistic impact.

• Plan, rehearse, and conduct several Collegium concerts annually, focusing on Bach's choral and orchestral repertoire.

• Participate in the planning and execution of significant university events, such as Vespers and other seasonal concerts.

• Contribute to curriculum development, instruction, and assessment within the undergraduate and aspirational graduate music programs in alignment with NASM standards.

• Maintain an active research, performance, and professional career.

• Actively engage in student recruitment and retention efforts.

• Provide service to the university, division, college, and profession through committee work and other initiatives.

• Mentor and advise undergraduate students in academic, artistic, and professional development.

• Teach additional courses as assigned to support the music curriculum and broader general education courses offered by the School of Music, (e.g., conducting, music history, music appreciation).

Required Qualifications:

• Earned doctorate in Choral Conducting; ABD candidates will be considered with an expected completion date before the appointment start date.

• Evidence of successful teaching experience at the college or university level.

• A demonstrated record of scholarly and/or artistic activity associated with the life and works of J.S. Bach, with the potential for sustained productivity.

• Experience employing innovative and engaging teaching strategies that meet the needs of 21st-century students.

• 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 Materials:
 Applicants must submit the following materials electronically:

• A cover letter addressing qualifications and interest in the position.

• Curriculum vitae.

• An artist’s statement (1-2 pages) discussing the importance of Bach’s music in the education of 21st-century college students.

• Copies of graduate transcripts (official copies required upon hire).

• Links to unedited video recordings demonstrating collegiate teaching.

• Names, email addresses, and phone numbers of three professional references.

Application Process:
Review of applications will begin immediatley, and the search will close on September 23, 2025.

About Augustana University:
Located in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Augustana University is a distinguished Lutheran institution dedicated to the liberal arts and professional education. With a vibrant and forward-thinking music program, the School of Music at Augustana is committed to artistic excellence, academic rigor, and community engagement.

Augustana University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Title IX Employer. Applicants must comply with the Immigration Reform and Control Act and may be required to submit official transcripts upon employment. Finalist candidates must satisfactorily complete a pre-employment background check.

Augustana University invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning fall of 2026. We seek to hire an innovative faculty member who can help imagine future programmatic directions, as well as contribute to curriculum innovation. This position offers the rare opportunity to design laboratory spaces, select equipment, and play a central role in shaping the program’s vision and curriculum. A PhD in Engineering or a closely related discipline in hand, or with imminent completion by the appointment start date, is required.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Support the Engineering program’s course offerings at both introductory and advanced levels.
• Assist in the development of ABET accredited curriculum and laboratory experiences for a new B.S. in Engineering program.
• Maintain an active research agenda that can engage undergraduate students.
• Conduct service to the university, including program development and outreach to regional industry and community partners.
• Advise and mentor students through a liberal arts–integrated engineering education.
• Maintain a commitment to fostering a diverse working and learning environment.

Requirements

• PhD in Engineering or a closely related discipline earned or in imminent completion by the appointment start date.
• Demonstrated record of effective teaching ability.
• Demonstrated effective written, oral communication and/or presentation skills.

Candidates with a deep appreciation of and respect for academic values and culture--especially the role of the liberal arts in shaping thoughtful, ethical, and innovative engineers–will be given priority consideration.  We seek colleagues who have a demonstrated ability to create meaningful working relationships with students, faculty, and leadership from diverse backgrounds and points of view, and who are eager to help students connect technical expertise with communication, creativity, and ethical reasoning. Evidence or interest in employing innovative teaching and active learning techniques as well as helping students make connections between engineering and the broader human experience is valued by the university.

Application Procedure:

Full consideration will be given to all complete applications received by 11/15/25.  Please submit the following materials electronically to our Career Center Portal. If assistance is needed during the application process, please reach out to humanresources@augie.edu.

Application Materials:

• Curriculum vitae
• Cover letter
• Statement of teaching and research interests
• Three letters of reference

Augustana University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Title IX Employer. Applicants must comply with the Immigration Reform and Control Act and may be required to submit official transcripts upon employment. Finalist candidates must satisfactorily complete a pre-employment background check.

Augustana University (Sioux Falls, SD) invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor of Psychology with expertise in Developmental Psychology or a related area, to begin Fall 2026. A doctoral degree in Developmental Psychology or a related area is expected by the position start date.  

Teaching: We seek candidates who are passionate about excellent undergraduate teaching. The 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 Lifespan Human Development as well another undergraduate course in an area of Developmental Psychology, and may also have the opportunity to teach other courses related to their specific area(s) of expertise. 

In addition, candidates for this position should be able to teach at least one of the courses from this list:   Research Methods, General Psychology, or First Year Seminar.

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.

About the Department: The Psychology Department at Augustana University is a very collegial and supportive team of six full-time faculty members whose expertise span counseling, educational, social, cognitive, and developmental psychology and neuroscience.  Psychology is popular among AU students as a major and as a minor. Students majoring in psychology have opportunities for hands-on learning in practicum, research, and service-learning experiences. The Psychology Department faculty strongly value the liberal arts and value interdisciplinary connections in teaching and research. We contribute courses to interdisciplinary programs and minors including Neuroscience; Children & Youth; Aging Studies; Gender, Sexuality, and Women’s Studies; and Genetic Counseling.   

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 about 290,000) is one of the fastest growing regions in the country. 

Salary: Salary and rank commensurate with qualifications and experience; excellent fringe benefits are included.

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 October 1, 2025, and continue until the position is filled. Please submit the following materials electronically to our Career Center Portal. If assistance is needed during the application process, please reach out to humanresources@augie.edu.

1. Cover Letter addressing your qualifications and fit for the position as described above
2. Curriculum Vita
3. Teaching Philosophy Statement (sample course syllabi and evidence of teaching effectiveness are welcome if available)
4. Research Statement that describes anticipated research activities for the next 3 years and addresses how you plan to involve undergraduate students in research
5. Graduate school transcripts (unofficial transcripts are acceptable)
6. 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. At that point, reference letters will need to be sent to humanresources@augie.edu. 

Contact Search Chair Ben Jeppsen (benjamin.jeppsen@augie.edu ) with questions.

Augustana University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Title IX Employer. Applicants must comply with the Immigration Reform and Control Act and may be required to submit official transcripts upon employment. Finalist candidates must satisfactorily complete a pre-employment background check.

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 a related area, to begin Fall 2026. A doctoral degree in Clinical or Counseling Psychology or a related area is expected by the position start date.  

Teaching: We seek candidates who are passionate about excellent undergraduate teaching. The 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, 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 one of the courses from this list:  General Psychology, Lifespan Human Development, First Year Seminar, Statistics, or Research Methods. 

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.

About the Department: The Psychology Department at Augustana University is a very collegial and supportive team of six full-time faculty members whose expertise span counseling, educational, social, cognitive, and developmental psychology and neuroscience.  Psychology is popular among AU students as a major and as a minor.  Students majoring in Psychology have the opportunity to graduate with an emphasis in counseling/clinical psychology, which incorporates a hands-on practicum experience at one of many locations in Sioux Falls, or with an emphasis in research, which includes a semester doing directed research in a faculty member’s lab and may include completing a culminating independent honors project.  The Psychology Department faculty strongly value the liberal arts and value interdisciplinary connections in teaching and research. We contribute courses to interdisciplinary programs and minors including Neuroscience; Children & Youth; Aging Studies; Gender, Sexuality, and Women’s Studies; and Genetic Counseling.   

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 about 290,000) is one of the fastest growing regions in the country. 

Salary: Salary and rank commensurate with qualifications and experience; excellent fringe benefits are included.

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 October 1, 2025, and continue until the position is filled. Please submit the following materials electronically to our Career Center Portal. If assistance is needed during the application process, please reach out to humanresources@augie.edu.

1. Cover Letter addressing your qualifications and fit for the position as described above
2. Curriculum Vita
3. Teaching Philosophy Statement (sample course syllabi and evidence of teaching effectiveness are welcome if available)
4. Research Statement that describes anticipated research activities for the next 3 years and addresses how you plan to involve undergraduate students in research
5. Graduate school transcripts (unofficial transcripts are acceptable)
6. 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. At that point, reference letters will need to be sent to humanresources@augie.edu. 

Contact Search Chair Ben Jeppsen (benjamin.jeppsen@augie.edu ) with questions.

Augustana University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Title IX Employer. Applicants must comply with the Immigration Reform and Control Act and may be required to submit official transcripts upon employment. Finalist candidates must satisfactorily complete a pre-employment background check.