Visiting Assistant Professor, Government & International Affairs

Augustana University
2001 S Summit Avenue, Sioux Falls, SD 57197
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Job Description

The Department of Government and International Affairs at Augustana University invites applications for a one-year Visiting Assistant Professor position. The effective start date is August 20, 2025.

Responsibilities:
The successful applicant will demonstrate a strong commitment to teaching excellence in a liberal arts environment. The position involves teaching seven courses each academic year: three courses per semester, with an additional course during the three-week Interim term in January. We seek a scholar who can contribute to our efforts to enhance the variety and international content of our upper-level course offerings, as well as offer sections of our Introduction to Government courses taught within the general education curriculum. We are open to scholars approaching these tasks from the standpoint of international relations, law and/or political theory.

Qualifications:
A Ph.D. completed by August 1, 2025 is strongly preferred, with evidence of teaching excellence expected.

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:

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position has been filled. Interested applicants are asked to submit the below application materials in one document to our career center portal. If assistance is needed in the application process, please reach out to humanresources@augie.edu. Official website: augie.edu. Questions may be directed to Dr. Emily Wanless, department chair, at ewanless@augie.edu.

  • Letter of interest
  • Curriculum vitae
  • Statement of teaching philosophy
  • Evidence of teaching effectiveness
  • Phone numbers and email addresses of three current professional references

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.

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.

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