Description

 About Augustana College: 

Augustana College is a private, selective, residential liberal arts and sciences college with an enrollment of approximately 2,500 students. Our scenic 115-acre campus is located in Rock Island, Illinois, part of the Quad Cities metropolitan area along the Mississippi River, about 165 miles west of Chicago. The Quad Cities region has a population of approximately 450,000.

Augustana offers Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees in nearly 100 majors and related academic programs, as well as a Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology. Our student body includes 25% first-generation college students, 24% Pell Grant recipients, 24% students of color, and 20% international students. Strengthening our inclusive and welcoming community is central to the college’s mission and strategic plan. 

We seek candidates who are committed to fostering academically challenging, inclusive, and high-impact learning environments that support and engage a diverse student body.

The Position:

Augustana College, Rock Island, Illinois, invites applications for a full-time open rank tenure-track position in business analytics beginning in August of 2026.

Responsibilities:

• The data analytics program at Augustana College contains two tracks: data science and business analytics. The successful candidate will teach 24 credits per 10-month academic year (standard courses are 4 credits), including business analytics courses in the existing departmental curriculum.
• Faculty serve as academic advisors to students. Accordingly, the position requires serving as an academic advisor to some of the students majoring in data analytics.
• Professional expression in the form of publications and professional engagement is required.
• Service is required. Such contributions at Augustana College can take many forms, including service to the department, to the College, to the profession, and to the wider community.

Requirements

Requirements:      

• A doctorate in business analytics (or a closely related discipline), or a master’s degree in business analytics (or a closely related discipline) and significant relevant experience.
• Potential for excellence in teaching, advising, service and professional expression.
• The ability to teach business analytics classes in the existing departmental curriculum as well as the ability to incorporate experiential learning activities and common data analytics software into courses.
• Expertise in business analytics including the ability to use common data analytics software such as Microsoft Excel, SQL, Microsoft Power BI, Tableau, Python and R.
• Ability to recruit, work with, and motivate students both in and out of the classroom.
• Ability to work with business partners to secure experiential learning projects.
• Ability to understand, respect and support the work of other colleagues; commitment to fostering an inclusive learning environment and commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration and the value of a liberal arts education.
• Strong leadership, communication, and collaboration skills.
  

Why Augustana?

 At Augustana, you'll find a supportive and collegial environment where faculty thrive professionally and personally.  Our small class sizes foster deep connections between faculty and students. You'll have access to resources and opportunities to pursue innovative research and impactful teaching.

The budgeted compensation for this position ranges from $65,000 to $85,000 per year based upon minimum and preferred qualifications, education, experience, skills, and abilities. Actual placement within the range will depend upon experience, education, research, rank, and other relevant factors.

Augustana College offers a competitive and comprehensive benefit package to its employees to ensure our team is well cared for. Benefits include:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement plan including eligibility to receive up to 7% contribution from the College.
• Company sponsored short-term and long-term disability benefits as use of college facilities including a wellness center, gym and recreation center.
• Tuition benefits for employees and their family members
• You can learn more about our benefits program at our Benefits Website.

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.

Application Instructions

To apply visit : https://www.augustana.edu/about-us/offices/hr/employmentA complete application will include:

• A cover letter detailing interest in the position and understanding of teaching in a liberal arts context
• Curriculum vitae
• A copy of graduate transcript (unofficial is acceptable at this stage)
• A statement of teaching philosophy

Questions about the position may be directed to Marty Coe at [email protected].  

To guarantee full consideration, please submit all application materials by September 30, 2025. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.