Adjunct Faculty Master in Leadership 2026

The School of Business at Augsburg University invites applications for adjunct faculty positions to teach in our interdisciplinary Masters in Leadership program.

This search will establish a pool of instructors if such openings occur during Spring Summer or Fall of 2026. Applicants may be selected from this pool on an as-needed basis throughout the year. 

Graduate classes are taught in a hybrid format with some meetings held face-to-face while others are taught on Zoom. Classes meet in various schedules: Some meet every week in shortened terms and others meet every other week during the semester in the evening or on Saturdays. Topics include Coaching and Consulting and Collaborative Leadership. 

Available courses vary by term. Most classes are held during the day 2-3 days per 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.

The collective bargaining agreement with SEIU Local 284 covers adjunct teaching at Augsburg University.

Compensation & Benefits
Subject to the collective bargaining agreement with SEIU Local 284

• $6800-6975 per graduate course* for the 2025-26 academic year
• $7100-7275 per graduate course* for the 2026-27 academic year
• Eligible for 2-4% retirement contribution match
• Tuition discount for employees and dependents
• Transit pass discount
• Not eligible for healthcare benefits

*Course refers to a typical 3-credit graduate course that has met minimum enrollment requirements. 

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 :

Minimum Qualifications:

• Candidates must have a Masters degree in a related field.
• Appropriate work experience is required.  

Preferred Qualifications:

• The ideal candidate will have some experience teaching at the postsecondary level.  
• The successful candidate will also possess a high level of intercultural competence and a commitment to inclusive teaching. Candidates are encouraged to highlight skills and experiences that demonstrate these abilities.

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 in-person or synchronous online teaching (or either). 

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 :

Part-time