Adjunct Faculty: Communication Studies and Journalism 2026

The Department of  Communication Studies, Film, and New Media Department at Augsburg University invites applications for adjunct faculty positions to teach undergraduate courses in 2026. 

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 department is distinctive as an active, liberal arts program in the middle of a vibrant, urban arts and media community. We value collaborations with professionals, as they provide resources and opportunities for student learning and professional development. Our department encourages innovative interdisciplinary practice. We offer programs in the fundamentals of communication, strategic communication, applied communication, digital and print journalism, public relations, social media, marketing, promotional communication, among others. In addition, our department offers majors in film production, film studies, new media, web design, and game design, and adjunct positions for those courses are listed separately. 

Responsibilities for this position include teaching undergraduate major courses and lower division, non-major courses. 

Such courses may include:

• Public speaking

• Introduction to communication studies

• Business and professional communication

• Science and technical communication

• Environmental communication

• Interpersonal communication

• Small group communication

• Organizational communication

• Intercultural communication

• Nonverbal communication

• Journalism- print, digital, multimedia

• Argumentation

• Persuasion

• Other courses as needed.

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

• $5,800 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 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.