Adjunct Faculty Communication Studies and Journalism 2025

The Department of  Communication Studies Film and New Media Department at Augsburg University invites applications for adjunct faculty positions to teach undergraduate courses in 2025. 

This search will establish a pool of instructors if such openings occur during Spring Summer or Fall of 2025. Applicants may be selected from this pool on an asneeded basis throughout the year. 

The department is distinctive as an active liberal arts program in the middle of a vibrant urban arts and media community. We value collaborations with professionals as they provide resources and opportunities for student learning and professional development. Our department encourages innovative interdisciplinary practice. We offer programs in the fundamentals of communication strategic communication applied communication digital and print journalism public relations social media marketing promotional communication among others. In addition our department offers majors in film production film studies new media web design and game design and adjunct positions for those courses are listed separately. 

Responsibilities for this position include teaching undergraduate major courses and lower division nonmajor courses. 

Such courses may include:

• Public speaking
• Introduction to communication studies
• Business and professional communication
• Science and technical communication
• Environmental communication
• Interpersonal communication
• Small group communication
• Organizational communication
• Intercultural communication
• Nonverbal communication
• Journalism print digital multimedia
• Argumentation
• Persuasion
• Other courses as needed.

Available courses vary by term. Most classes are held during the day 23 days per week. In addition to teaching the class and grading student work instructors are expected to respond to student questions through email hold regularly scheduled office hours reach out to students with course progress information and communicate regularly with the course coordinator. A course syllabus with calendar textbook and homework selection sample activities and exams and shared office space are typically provided. Most classes are taught inperson on our Minneapolis campus. Each course requires approximately 1215 hours/week for 1516 weeks. 

The successful candidate will possess both a high level of intercultural competency and a commitment to inclusive practice and authentic representation.

Compensation & Benefits

• Subject to the collective bargaining agreement with SEIU Local 284
• $5500 to $6550 per course*
• Eligible for 11.5% retirement contribution match
• Tuition discount for employees and dependents
• Transit pass discount
• Not eligible for healthcare benefits

Please note that due to employment law and payroll regulations we can only employ adjunct faculty who reside in Minnesota or Wisconsin. This restriction applies even to courses taught online.

Qualifications :

Candidates should be committed to student engagement and student success with a diverse group of learners.

Preferred Qualifications
Appropriate terminal degree is preferred (PhD MFA)

Minimum Qualifications
Masters degree or equivalent in relevant field and a demonstrated ability to create an engaging dynamic personalized classroom experience. 

Masters Degree or equivalent is required although for certain courses candidates with significant professional experience and a masters or equivalent may be preferred. Such candidates should have a record of professional activity and teaching experience in two or more of the following areas: marketing communications public relations advertising social media media relations crisis communication organizational communication new media theory social media journalism digital journalism and/or another relevant area of interest. Professional activity may be corporate artistic and/or scholarly.
 

Additional Information :

For full consideration candidates must submit the following information at the time of application: 

• Cover letter 
• Curriculum vita or Resume 
• Unofficial undergraduate and graduate transcripts 

Your cover letter should 

• Highlight your experience or interest in teaching at the university level 
• Identify your general availability during the day and/or evenings; and 
• Indicate whether you are interested in inperson or synchronous online teaching (or either). 

Professional references may be requested at a later date.

Among the distinctive features of the University are its deep dedication to civic and community engagement robust undergraduate research programs and a strong belief in the integration of liberal arts and professional studies across all programs. The Universitys commitment to the local neighborhood and the world is enhanced through the work of four signature centers: the Christensen Center for Vocation the Center for Global Education the Sabo Center for Citizenship and Learning and the Strommen Center for Meaningful Work. Augsburgs commitment to diversity is reflected in the student body: for the past four years students of color comprised nearly 40 percent of the incoming firstyear class. With approximately 1000 students living on campus Augsburg engages students in a wide range of cocurricular activities including NCAA Division III intercollegiate athletics. At both undergraduate and graduate levels students actively engage in international travel and intercultural experiences that broaden their view of the world and deepen their engagement in it. Augsburgs main campus is located in the vibrant CedarRiverside neighborhood of Minneapolis one of the most diverse areas in the Twin Cities. The University of Minnesota West Bank campus and one of the citys largest medical complexes are adjacent to Augsburg; the Mississippi River and the Seven Corners Theatre district are just a few blocks away. In addition to its Minneapolis campus Augsburg has a vibrant branch campus in Rochester the fastest growing city in Minnesota and headquarters of the Mayo Health System. In addition to these locations Augsburg owns and operates international sites in Mexico Guatemala and Namibia. Augsburg is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of gender sexual orientation marital status gender identity race age disability religion national origin color or any other protected class. Successful candidates will have demonstrated abilities working in an academic community committed to intentional diversity. Candidates are thus encouraged to highlight skills and experiences that demonstrate intercultural competence. 

Augsburg University is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees regardless of their race color creed religion gender age national origin familial status disability veteran status sexual orientation gender identity gender expression marital status or public assistance status or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law. If you need a reasonable accommodation to complete our application process please contact our Human Resources Department at phone number:or email:
 

Augsburg University is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees regardless of their race color creed religion gender age national origin familial status disability veteran status sexual orientation gender identity gender expression marital status or public assistance status or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law. 

If you need a reasonable accommodation to complete our application process please contact our Human Resources Department at phone number:or email:

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Parttime