Adjunct Faculty: Marketing

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 guided by Lutheran values, fostering informed citizens, thoughtful stewards, and responsible leaders.

The Department of Business and Economics seeks adjunct faculty to teach Marketing courses, ranging from Principles to International Marketing. This position establishes a pool of instructors, with selections occurring on an as‑needed basis throughout the year.

• Teach assigned courses, including appropriate classroom instruction, construction of assignments, grading, and holding office hours.
• Maintain regular communication with students via email and other channels, providing support and feedback.
• Facilitate orientation sessions one week before classes begin.
• Use the provided syllabus, textbook, and shared office space for course delivery.
• Commit to inclusive teaching practices and demonstrate intercultural competence.
• Allocate roughly 12–15 hours per week for each course.

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

• Prior teaching experience at the university level.

• Covered by the collective bargaining agreement with SEIU, Local 284.
• $5,800 to $6,175 per undergraduate course for the 2025‑26 academic year.
• Eligible for a 2–4% retirement contribution match.
• Tuition discount for employees and dependents.
• Transit pass discount.
• No healthcare benefit eligibility.

• Submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae or resume, and unofficial undergraduate and graduate transcripts.
• Cover letter should include:
  • Experience or interest in teaching at the university level.
  • General availability during the day and/or evenings.
  • Preference for in‑person or synchronous online teaching (or either).
• Professional references may be requested at a later date.
• Applicants must reside in Minnesota or Wisconsin; this requirement applies even to online courses.

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, familial status, public assistance status, or any other protected class. If you need a reasonable accommodation to complete our application process, please contact our Human Resources Department at 612‑330‑1058 or hr.