Faculty Positions

Position Title: Assistant Professor of American Sign Language

Position Type: Full-Time

Department: Department of Education

Job Description

The School of Education at Augustana University in Sioux Falls, SD invites applicants for two full-time Non-Tenure Track Assistant Professor of American Sign Language faculty positions beginning August 2024. The Sign Language Interpreting Program at Augustana is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Interpreter Education (CCIE). Salary and rank commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Responsibilities: Teaching assignment includes undergraduate courses in American Sign Language, working with colleagues in maintaining the Sign Language Interpreting Lab, advising and recruiting students, and providing service to the university and profession; and developing ongoing collaborations with schools, agencies and the community.

Qualifications: Earned Master’s degree in Linguistics, ASL Teaching or related field preferred, ASLTA Certification desired as is previous teaching experience, experience in training interpreters, and the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues. Preference for native language user. 

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, diversity statement, current vita, statement of teaching philosophy, copies of graduate transcripts, Augustana University employment application, as well as the names and contact information for three professional references electronically to: humanresources@augie.edu. Dr. Laurie Daily is the Search Committee Chair (ldaily@augie.edu) If reasonable accommodations are needed to participate in the application process, please contact liz.vanwesten@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/Associate Professor of Physical Therapy

Position Type: Full-Time

Department: Doctor of Physical Therapy

Augustana University seeks applications for a full-time, 12-month, non-tenure track faculty appointment at the level of Assistant or Associate Professor for the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) Program.  Our accelerated two-year DPT program is a dynamic blend of online and on-campus activities, allowing faculty members to reside remotely from Augustana University.  However, DPT faculty members must be able to travel and stay in Sioux Falls, SD, or Blane, MN for designated periods each trimester.  Successful candidates will have clinical experience within practice areas of Neurology, the Aging Adult, Therapeutic Interventions, and Bracing. Candidates with teaching experience in higher education leadership, established research and scholarship agendas, records of community service, and a spirit of innovation to explore new teaching strategies in hybrid learning are preferred.  The position commences as soon as June 1, 2024.

Optimal candidates should understand higher education and contemporary physical therapy practice; legislative, regulatory, legal, and practice issues affecting didactic and clinical education, students, and the profession of physical therapy; and activity in professional activities at local, state, and national levels.  In addition, excellent communication and strong computer skills are required to meet the needs of our online didactic instructional format.

Individuals will possess a terminal academic doctorate in a discipline appropriate for teaching responsibilities (Ph.D., EdD, DSc, etc.) or Doctor of Physical Therapy degree (or tDPT), with American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties (ABPTS) or certification credentials appropriate for their teaching responsibilities. Positions are clinical tracks with salary and rank commensurate with qualifications. The candidates must possess an active physical therapy license in their home state and be eligible for licensure in the states of South Dakota and Minnesota.

Teaching and Education Responsibilities: Teach courses as agreed upon with the DPT Program Director.

Service and Scholarship Responsibilities: Refer to the appropriate faculty rank within the Augustana University Faculty Manual.

Professional Development Responsibilities: Refer to the appropriate faculty rank within the Augustana University Faculty Manual. 

Essential Tasks and Functions: 

Candidates must demonstrate the following knowledge, skill, and ability or be able to explain and demonstrate that faculty members can perform the job's essential functions, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of knowledge, skill, and ability.

1. Demonstrates the ability to adhere to the Core Values of the Physical Therapy profession;
2. Demonstrates knowledge, skill, and expertise in the area of teaching;
3. Demonstrates the ability to communicate effectively and professionally, both written and orally, both online and in-person;
4. Demonstrates the ability to interact effectively with people from diverse backgrounds, including students, administration, faculty, and staff;
5. Demonstrates the ability to handle detail-oriented assignments and maintain confidentiality (FERPA);
6. Demonstrates the ability to handle a wide range of responsibilities in the DPT Program.

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:

Applicants working remotely in the following locations will be considered for employment: Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Carolina, Texas, South Dakota, Washington state, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.

Interested candidates should submit electronically to HumanResources@Augie.edu the following: A cover letter of application addressing the above qualifications, a statement of teaching philosophy, history of innovation within the profession of physical therapy and 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), Current vitae, Augustana University employment application, unofficial transcripts, and the contact information (email, address and phone) for three professional references. Website: www.augie.edu. Dr. Kerry Mallini is the Search Committee Chair (Kerry.mallini@augie.edu).  If reasonable accommodations are needed to participate in the application process, please contact liz.vanwesten@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:  Program Director, Doctor of Occupational Therapy (Minnesota)

Position Type: Full-Time

Department: Doctor of Occupational Therapy

Augustana University invites applications for the position of Director of the Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) Program at the level of Associate or Professor.  As the inaugural program director, the successful candidate will play a pivotal role in shaping and establishing the program.  This role presents a unique opportunity for visionary leadership and oversees the OTD program, including lab immersions in Minneapolis, MN.  Our accelerated two-year OTD program is a dynamic blend of online and on-campus activities, allowing faculty members to reside remotely from Augustana University.  However, OTD faculty members must be able to travel and stay in Sioux Falls, SD, or Minneapolis, MN, for designated periods each trimester.  Qualified candidates must have a terminal academic doctorate in a relevant discipline and at least eight years of full-time Occupational Therapy experience, including at least three years as core faculty in an ACOTE-accredited entry-level OT education program.  Preference will be given to candidates with teaching experience, leadership in higher education, established scholarship activities, demonstrated community service, and a willingness to innovate and explore new teaching strategies in hybrid learning.  The position commences on August 1, 2024.  Join us in shaping the future of occupational therapy education at Augustana University.

Optimal candidates should possess an understanding of higher education and contemporary occupational therapy practice; knowledge of legislative, regulatory, legal, and practice issues affecting didactic and clinical education, students, and the profession of occupational therapy; and activity in professional activities at local, state, and/or national levels.  In addition, excellent communication and strong computer skills are required to meet the needs of our online didactic instructional format.

Teaching and Education Responsibilities: Teach courses as agreed upon with the Dean.

Service and Scholarship Responsibilities: Refer to the appropriate faculty rank within the Augustana University Faculty Manual.

Professional Development Responsibilities: Refer to the appropriate faculty rank within the Augustana University Faculty Manual.

Essential Tasks and Functions: 

Candidates must demonstrate the following knowledge, skill, and ability or be able to explain and demonstrate that faculty members can perform the job's essential functions, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of knowledge, skill, and ability.

1. Demonstrates the ability to adhere to the Core Values of the Occupational Therapy profession;
2. Demonstrates knowledge, skill, and expertise in the area of teaching;
3. Demonstrates the ability to communicate effectively and professionally, both written and orally, both online and in-person;
4. Demonstrates the ability to interact effectively with people from diverse backgrounds, including students, administration, faculty, and staff;
5. Demonstrates the ability to handle detail-oriented assignments and maintain confidentiality (FERPA);
6. Demonstrates the ability to handle a wide range of responsibilities in the OTD Program.

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:

Applicants working remotely in the following locations will be considered for employment: Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Carolina, Texas, South Dakota, Washington state, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Interested candidates should submit electronically to HumanResources@augie.edu the following: A cover letter of application addressing the above qualifications, a statement of teaching philosophy, history of innovation within the profession of occupational therapy and 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), Current vitae, Augustana University employment application, unofficial transcripts, and the contact information (email, address and phone) for three professional references. Dr. Matt Volansky is the Search Committee Chair (Matt.Volansky@augie.edu).  If reasonable accommodations are needed to participate in the application process, please contact Liz.Vanwesten@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: Program Director Doctor of Physical Therapy (Colorado)

Position Type: Full-Time

Department: Doctor of Physical Therapy

Augustana University seeks applications for a full-time, 12-month, non-tenure track faculty appointment at the level of Associate or Professor for the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) Program.  As the inaugural program director, the successful candidate will play a pivotal role in shaping and establishing the program.  This role carries responsibility for overseeing the DPT program, which includes lab immersions in Colorado.  Additionally, the position will integrate with the existing DPT program, fostering collaboration and synergy between the two programs.  Our accelerated two-year DPT program is a dynamic blend of online and on-campus activities, allowing faculty members to reside remotely from Augustana University.  However, DPT faculty members must be able to travel and stay in Sioux Falls, SD, or Colorado for designated periods each trimester.  Successful candidates will hold an earned terminal academic doctorate in a discipline appropriate for teaching responsibilities and possess at least six years of full-time experience as faculty in a DPT program.  Candidates with teaching experience in higher education leadership, established research and scholarship agendas, records of community service, and a spirit of innovation to explore new teaching strategies in hybrid learning are preferred.  The position commences on August 1, 2024.

Optimal candidates should understand higher education and contemporary physical therapy practice; legislative, regulatory, legal, and practice issues affecting didactic and clinical education, students, and the profession of physical therapy; and activity in professional activities at local, state, and national levels.  In addition, excellent communication and strong computer skills are required to meet the needs of our online didactic instructional format.

Teaching and Education Responsibilities: Teach courses as agreed upon with the Dean.

Service and Scholarship Responsibilities: Refer to the appropriate faculty rank within the Augustana University Faculty Manual.

Professional Development Responsibilities: Refer to the appropriate faculty rank within the Augustana University Faculty Manual.

Essential Tasks and Functions: 

Candidates must demonstrate the following knowledge, skill, and ability or be able to explain and demonstrate that faculty members can perform the job's essential functions, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of knowledge, skill, and ability.

1. Demonstrates the ability to adhere to the Core Values of the Physical Therapy profession;
2. Demonstrates knowledge, skill, and expertise in the area of teaching;
3. Demonstrates the ability to communicate effectively and professionally, both written and orally, both online and in-person;
4. Demonstrates the ability to interact effectively with people from diverse backgrounds, including students, administration, faculty, and staff;
5. Demonstrates the ability to handle detail-oriented assignments and maintain confidentiality (FERPA);
6. Demonstrates the ability to handle a wide range of responsibilities in the DPT Program.             

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:

Applicants working remotely in the following locations will be considered for employment: Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Carolina, Texas, South Dakota, Washington state, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.

Interested candidates should submit electronically to HumanResources@augie.edu the following: A cover letter of application addressing the above qualifications, a statement of teaching philosophy, history of innovation within the profession of physical therapy and 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), Current vitae, Augustana University employment application, unofficial transcripts, and the contact information (email, address and phone) for three professional references. Dr. Matt Volansky is the Search Committee Chair (Matt.Volansky@augie.edu).  If reasonable accommodations are needed to participate in the application process, please contact liz.vanwesten@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: Program Director Doctor of Physical Therapy (Minnesota)

Position Type: Full-Time

Department: Doctor of Physical Therapy

Augustana University seeks applications for a full-time, 12-month, non-tenure track faculty appointment at the level of Associate or Professor for the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) Program.  This role carries responsibility for overseeing the DPT program, which includes lab immersions in Minneapolis, MN.  Our accelerated two-year DPT program is a dynamic blend of online and on-campus activities, allowing faculty members to reside remotely from Augustana University.  However, DPT faculty members must be able to travel and stay in Sioux Falls, SD, or Blane, MN, for designated periods each trimester.  Successful candidates will hold an earned terminal academic doctorate in a discipline appropriate for teaching responsibilities and possess at least six years of full-time experience as faculty in a DPT program.  Candidates with teaching experience in higher education leadership, established research and scholarship agendas, records of community service, and a spirit of innovation to explore new teaching strategies in hybrid learning are preferred.  The position commences on August 1, 2024.

Optimal candidates should understand higher education and contemporary physical therapy practice; legislative, regulatory, legal, and practice issues affecting didactic and clinical education, students, and the profession of physical therapy; and activity in professional activities at local, state, and national levels.  In addition, excellent communication and strong computer skills are required to meet the needs of our online didactic instructional format.

Teaching and Education Responsibilities: Teach courses as agreed upon with the Dean.

Service and Scholarship Responsibilities: Refer to the appropriate faculty rank within the Augustana University Faculty Manual.

Professional Development Responsibilities: Refer to the appropriate faculty rank within the Augustana University Faculty Manual.

Essential Tasks and Functions: 

Candidates must demonstrate the following knowledge, skill, and ability or be able to explain and demonstrate that faculty members can perform the job's essential functions, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of knowledge, skill, and ability.

1. Demonstrates the ability to adhere to the Core Values of the Physical Therapy profession;
2. Demonstrates knowledge, skill, and expertise in the area of teaching;
3. Demonstrates the ability to communicate effectively and professionally, both written and orally, both online and in-person;
4. Demonstrates the ability to interact effectively with people from diverse backgrounds, including students, administration, faculty, and staff;
5. Demonstrates the ability to handle detail-oriented assignments and maintain confidentiality (FERPA);
6. Demonstrates the ability to handle a wide range of responsibilities in the DPT Program.

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:

Applicants working remotely in the following locations will be considered for employment: Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Carolina, Texas, South Dakota, Washington state, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.

Interested candidates should submit electronically to HumanResources@augie.edu the following: A cover letter of application addressing the above qualifications, a statement of teaching philosophy, history of innovation within the profession of physical therapy and 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), Current vitae, Augustana University employment application, unofficial transcripts, and the contact information (email, address and phone) for three professional references. Dr. Andrea Mierau is the Search Committee Chair (Andrea.Mierau@augie.edu).  If reasonable accommodations are needed to participate in the application process, please contact liz.vanwesten@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 of American Sign Language Interpreting

Position Type: Full-Time

Department: Department of Education

The School of Education at Augustana University in Sioux Falls, SD, invites applicants for a full-time faculty position in Sign Language Interpreting and ASL beginning August 2024. The Sign Language Interpreting Program at Augustana is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Interpreter Education (CCIE). Salary and rank commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Responsibilities: Teaching responsibilities include face to face undergraduate courses in Sign Language Interpreting and ASL. Responsibilities also include recruiting and advising students; providing service to the University and profession; developing ongoing collaborations with schools, agencies and the community; and engaging in professional development.

Qualifications: Earned Master’s degree in Sign Language Interpreting, or a related area; must be a certified interpreter (BEI, RID or CASLI) or be willing to earn certification, active in the interpreting profession which may include research, involvement with interpreting organizations, and/or interpreting; and the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues. Preferred qualifications: previous teaching experience, and experience in training or supervising interpreters.

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 send: (1) a cover letter, (2) a statement of teaching philosophy, (3) 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), (4) copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts, (5) a curriculum vita, (6) a completed Augustana University employment application, (7) and three letters of reference electronically to humanresources@augie.edu. If reasonable accommodations are needed to participate in the application process, please contact liz.vanwesten@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: Postdoctoral Scholar and Teacher, Evolutionary Biology

Position Type: Full-Time

Department: Biology

A postdoctoral scholar and teacher position is available in 2024 in the Olson-Manning Lab to work on NSF CAREER funded work related to the ecological and evolutionary mechanisms shaping hybridization in the common and showy milkweeds (Asclepias syriaca and A. speciosa). The applicant will also have the opportunity to teach as the instructor of record in team and independent settings in a department that values evidence-based pedagogy and undergraduate-driven research.

The Olson-Manning Lab, located in the Department of Biology at Augustana University, values diversity in all forms and is committed to fostering a supportive, inclusive, and welcoming work environment. Applications from candidates passionate about increasing diversity, equity, and inclusion in STEM through teaching and outreach and educational activities are encouraged to apply.

Research projects (75% time and effort) involve reciprocal transplant garden planting and monitoring in eastern and western South Dakota, greenhouse studies, and comparison of gene and metabolite co-expression networks architecture between the species and among species and hybrids. In addition to collaborating on the NSF CAREER-funded aims, the scholar will have the opportunity to develop an independent research program suited for undergraduate-driven research at a teaching-focused university. Applicants with a background in some of the following are especially encouraged to apply: evolutionary biology, genomics, gene expression or metabolomics, and ecological field research.

Teaching and pedagogical development will be approximately 25% time and effort of this position. This will include independent laboratory development and instruction in year 1, team teaching in General Biology courses in year 2, and development of an upper-level course in the applicant's expertise in year 2 or 3. Class sizes will be between 15 and 50 students. The faculty in the Biology Department at Augustana are committed to effective and innovative teaching and the scholar will receive mentoring from a diverse faculty.

The earliest start date is March 1st, 2024, but this is flexible. The position would be for three years (contingent upon annual review at year 1). The starting salary is $55,000/year + full benefits.

The Biology Department at Augustana University is a diverse and welcoming community of scientists with excellent scholarship across a wide range of biology topics. Augustana is a private, primarily undergraduate university with approximately 1,800 undergraduates, but no masters or PhD programs in Biology. The Olson-Manning Lab consists of one full-time research technician, between 3-8 undergraduate research assistants, and collaborations with scientists at research-intensive universities in South Dakota and across the country. Sioux Falls is an hour's drive from the University of South Dakota in Vermillion, SD and South Dakota State University in Brookings, SD.

Augustana University in Sioux Falls, South Dakota is a small (population 200,000), growing, and affordable city. There is a vibrant and growing downtown with restaurants, shops, and art galleries. Western South Dakota is home to beautiful and unique natural areas, including the Badlands and Black Hills. Larger cities including Minneapolis and Omaha are a 3 to 4 hour drive from Sioux Falls.

Qualifications

Required:

PhD in one of these fields: Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, Plant Biology, or Genetics/Genomics.

Preferred:

Experience working with genomic data, a strong conceptual background in evolutionary biology.

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: Applications will be considered until the position is filled. Please send: (1) a one-page cover letter, (2) 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), (3) a relevant publication or manuscript in preparation, (4) a curriculum vita, (5) a completed Augustana University employment application, (6) and  names and contact info of three professional references electronically to humanresources@augie.edu. If reasonable accommodations are needed to participate in the application process, please contact liz.vanwesten@augie.edu.

Informal inquiries about the position are encouraged: carrie.olsonmanning@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.