Adjunct Faculty: Family Nurse Practitioner

Company Description

Augsburg University offers more than 50 undergraduate majors and 11 graduate degrees to approximately 3,400 students of diverse backgrounds. The university emphasizes direct, personal experience and is guided by the faith and values of the Lutheran church. Augsburg educates students to be informed citizens, thoughtful stewards, critical thinkers, and responsible leaders. The commitment to civic and community engagement, robust undergraduate research programs, and integration of liberal arts and professional studies is enhanced by four signature centers: the Christensen Center for Vocation, the Center for Global Education and Experience, the Sabo Center for Democracy and Citizenship, and the Strommen Center for Meaningful Work.

The Department of Nursing at Augsburg University 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. The openings are for three different position focuses:

• 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.

Subject to the collective bargaining agreement with SEIU, Local 284.

• $5,800 to $6,175 per undergraduate course
  * for the 2025‑26 academic year.
• $6,800 – $6,975 per graduate 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.

This posting is for a pool of instructors. Applicants will be reviewed when there is an opening.

* 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.

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:

• Doctoral degree in nursing (or in progress) if applying to teach didactic courses.
• Master’s degree in nursing if applying to teach 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.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 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.

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

• Cover letter
• Curriculum vitae 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.
• 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 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 provides 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. If you need a reasonable accommodation to complete our application process, please contact our Human Resources Department at phone number: 612‑330‑1058 or email: hr.