Adjunct Instructor/Adjunct Assistant Professor Flute and Flute Choir

About Augustana College:

Augustana College is a selective liberal arts and sciences college of 2,500 students, including 26 percent first-generation college students, 23 percent Pell Grant students, 24 percent students of color, and 12 percent international students. Our beautifully wooded and largely residential campus is located in Rock Island, IL, a diverse Illinois-Iowa Quad Cities metropolitan area along the Mississippi River with 400,000 residents 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.

Job Description:

Augustana College, Rock Island, Illinois, invites applications for a position teaching applied flute and directing flute choir, beginning in August of the 2024-25 academic year.
We require no research or campus service in this position. Adjunct faculty are welcome to be involved in the life of the department and college beyond their teaching. All faculty at Augustana are invited to engage in professional development and mentoring opportunities consistent with their needs throughout their appointment at the college.

Requirements:

Successful candidates will hold (at minimum) a masters degree in flute performance or a related field, be able to demonstrate outstanding teaching to undergraduate students of all levels, and be prepared to lead rehearsals and performances of Augustana Flute Choir.

Additional Information:

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.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. In particular, applicants who require the H-1B visa cannot be considered, and applicants who require sponsorship for visas other than the H-1B visa will be required to pay all costs associated with visa applications. 

Application Instructions:

A complete application includes: a cover letter addressing the candidate's suitability to the position requirements, an updated curriculum vitae, and links to online video recordings of the candidate performing on flute. Questions may be directed to the co-chair of the department, Jacob Bancks at [email protected] . To guarantee full consideration, please submit all application materials by April 1, 2023. The position will remain open until filled.