Adjunct Faculty: Psychology 2025

Job Description

The Department of Psychology at Augsburg University invites applications for adjunct faculty positions to teach introductory undergraduate courses in psychology in 2025.

Possible Courses :

• Principles of Psychology
• Psychology and Law
• Addiction and Recovery
• Psychopathology
• Cognitive Psychology
• Personality Psychology
• Research Methods and Statistics

This search will establish a pool of instructors if such openings occur during Spring, Summer, or Fall of 2025. Applicants may be selected from this pool on an as-needed basis throughout the year.

Available courses vary by term. Most classes are held during the day, 2-3 days per week. In addition to teaching the class and grading student work, instructors are expected to respond to student questions through email, hold regularly scheduled office hours, reach out to students with course progress information, and communicate regularly with the course coordinator.

A course syllabus with calendar, textbook and homework selection, sample activities and exams, and shared office space are typically provided.

Most classes are taught in-person on our Minneapolis campus. Each course requires approximately 12-15 hours / week for 15-16 weeks.

The successful candidate will possess both a high level of intercultural competency and a commitment to inclusive practice and authentic representation.

Compensation & Benefits

Subject to the collective bargaining agreement with SEIU, Local 284

• $5,500 to $6,550 per course*
• Eligible for 1-1.5% 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.

Qualifications

Candidates should be committed to student engagement and student success with a diverse group of learners.

Preferred Qualifications

Teaching experience in Psychology at the college level is preferred.

Minimum Qualifications

Master's degree in Psychology

At least 18 semester hour credits of graduate coursework in Psychology.

Additional Information

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.

Among the distinctive features of the University are its deep dedication to civic and community engagement, robust undergraduate research programs, and a strong belief in the integration of liberal arts and professional studies across all programs.

The University's commitment to the local neighborhood and the world is enhanced through the work of four signature centers : the Christensen Center for Vocation, the Center for Global Education, the Sabo Center for Citizenship and Learning, and the Strommen Center for Meaningful Work.

Augsburg's commitment to diversity is reflected in the student body : for the past four years, students of color comprised nearly 40 percent of the incoming first-year class.

With approximately 1,000 students living on campus, Augsburg engages students in a wide range of co-curricular activities, including NCAA Division III intercollegiate athletics.

At both undergraduate and graduate levels, students actively engage in international travel and intercultural experiences that broaden their view of the world and deepen their engagement in it.

Augsburg's main campus is located in the vibrant Cedar-Riverside neighborhood of Minneapolis, one of the most diverse areas in the Twin Cities.

The University of Minnesota West Bank campus and one of the city's largest medical complexes are adjacent to Augsburg; the Mississippi River and the Seven Corners Theatre district are just a few blocks away.

In addition to its Minneapolis campus, Augsburg has a vibrant branch campus in Rochester, the fastest growing city in Minnesota and headquarters of the Mayo Health System.

In addition to these locations, Augsburg owns and operates international sites in Mexico, Guatemala, and Namibia. Augsburg 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 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 : 612-330-1058 or email : [email protected].

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 : 612-330-1058 or email : [email protected].