Adjunct Faculty: Accounting

Adjunct Faculty:
Accounting 2026

The Department of Business and Economics is looking for adjunct faculty to teach undergraduate accounting courses. These courses are taught by integrating Microsoft Excel into course materials and assignments.

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.

The successful candidate will possess both a high level of intercultural competence and commitment to inclusive teaching in the classroom. Candidates are encouraged to highlight skills and experiences that demonstrate these abilities. Responsibilities include appropriate classroom teaching, constructing assignments, grading, office hours, regular email and including possible orientation the week before classes begin. Course syllabus, textbook and shared office space are provided.

Each course requires approximately 12-15 hours a week.

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

Compensation & Benefits

• Subject to the collective bargaining agreement with SEIU, Local 284
• $5,800 to $6,175 per undergraduate course
  * for the 2025-26 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 or 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in Accounting or a related field.
• Understanding of current developments and experience in the field of Accounting
• Ability to engage a diverse student body

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior teaching experience

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).

Professional references may be requested at a later date.

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: hr.