Adjunct Faculty: Family Nurse Practitioner

Adjunct Faculty:
Family Nurse Practitioner 2026

Part‑time Adjunct Faculty. FLSA Status:
Exempt (salaried/teaching/stipend). Department:
Doctor of Nursing Practice. Type of employment:
Casual / on‑call.

The Department of Nursing invites applications for adjunct faculty positions to teach classroom and clinical courses in our DNP – Family Nurse Practitioner program. These courses are taught both on campus and in the clinical setting.

• Teaching didactic courses in a hybrid format, such as advanced pharmacology, integrative primary care, and advanced pathophysiology.
• Mentoring and advising students in their DNP scholarly projects.
• Teaching clinical courses, focusing on site visits and an opportunity to precept students in the clinical setting.

In addition to teaching online and face‑to‑face courses and evaluating student competency, instructors are expected to respond to student questions through email and support student success.

Each fall or spring course requires 10‑12 hours per week for 15‑16 weeks.

• $5,800 to $6,175 per undergraduate course* (2025‑26 academic year)
• $6,800 – $6,975 per graduate course* (2025‑26 academic year)
• Eligible for 2‑4% retirement contribution match
• Tuition discount for employees and dependents
• Not eligible for healthcare benefits

* Course refers to a typical 4‑credit undergraduate or 3‑credit graduate course that has met minimum enrollment requirements. DNP reader appointments are not included in the collective bargaining agreement and are compensated at different rates.

Applicants must reside in Minnesota or Wisconsin. This restriction applies even to courses taught online.

• Doctoral degree in nursing (or in progress) if applying to teach in the didactic courses
• Master’s degree in nursing if applying to teach in the clinical instructor position in the FNP track
• Licensed and unencumbered registered nurse in the State of Minnesota or eligible for RN licensure in Minnesota

• Demonstrated passion for functional medicine/integrative health, transcultural nursing, or community health
• Academic preparation and teaching experience in nursing education
• Teaching experience in online, hybrid, and/or in‑person formats

• Curriculum vita or Resume
• Unofficial undergraduate and graduate transcripts
• Cover letter highlighting experience or interest in teaching at the university level, availability, and preferred teaching modality

Professional references may be requested at a later date.

Augsburg University is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, familial status, 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 612‑330‑1058 or hr.