Assistant Professor, Augustana College

We are excited to invite applications for a Tenure-track, Assistant Professor of English (Pre-1800s British Literature) at Augustana College in Rock Island Illinois. This position would start in August of the 2027-2028 academic year. Please consider sharing this announcement with your networks and graduates and/ or applying HERE (or visit https://www.augustana.edu/about-us/offices/hr/employment)

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.