Adjunct Faculty: Sociology

Job Description

Department of Sociology at Augsburg University invites applications for adjunct faculty positions to teach undergraduate courses in 2026. The search will establish a pool of instructors for potential openings during the Fall 2026 term.

• Teach Introduction to Sociology and other courses such as Protest and Social Change and Disaster & Resilience as needed.
• Deliver classes 2–3 days per week, approx. 12–15 hours per week for 15–16 weeks.
• Prepare and maintain course syllabi, select textbooks and assignments, and design assessments.
• Grade student work promptly and provide constructive feedback.
• Respond to student inquiries via email, hold regularly scheduled office hours, and communicate course progress.
• Maintain regular communication with the course coordinator.

• $6,100 to $6,475 per undergraduate 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 4‑credit undergraduate course that has met minimum enrollment requirements.

• Master's degree in Sociology or a closely related field and significant professional experience.
• Late‑career graduate students with relevant expertise will also be considered.

• Ph.D. in Sociology or related field.
• Teaching experience at undergraduate level.

Augsburg University is an equal‑opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, or public assistance status. If you need a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, please contact Human Resources at 612‑330‑1058 or hr.