Adjunct Faculty: Accounting

Company Description

Augsburg University offers more than 50 undergraduate majors and 11 graduate degrees to more than 3,500 students of diverse backgrounds. The trademark of an Augsburg education is its emphasis on direct, personal experience. Guided by the faith and values of the Lutheran church, Augsburg educates students to be informed citizens, thoughtful stewards, critical thinkers, and responsible leaders. 

Augsburg’s Business Administration  Department stresses active, experiential learning and is now housed in our newest building, the Hagfors Center for Science, Business and Religion.  Faculty and students work with local businesses and nonprofits on projects both for classes and as internships or field studies. Our location in Minneapolis provides broad ranging opportunities for collaboration with industry partners as well as colleagues at the numerous colleges and universities in the Twin Cities. 

Job Description

General Statement of Duties:

The Department of Business Administration at Augsburg University invites applications for adjunct faculty positions to teach undergraduate accounting courses. These courses are taught by integrating Microsoft Excel into course materials and assignments.

The opening is for face-to-face classes taught during the day. In addition to teaching the class and grading student work, instructors are expected to respond to student questions through email and regularly schedule office hours. The course coordinator will share a course syllabus, textbook information, and sample homework assignments. Instructors will be expected to be in contact with the course coordinator before classes begin and regularly during the semester. Shared office space is available.  

Each fall or spring course requires 10-12 hours per week for 15-16 weeks. Teaching in person is a union position covered by a collective bargaining agreement with SIEU, pay starts at $5,550 per course.

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

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Candidates must have either a Masters in Accounting or a MBA with a CPA and work experience in the accounting field. 
• A commitment to student engagement and student success with a diverse group of learners

Preferred Qualifications:

• The ideal candidate will have experience teaching financial and managerial accounting at the postsecondary level. 

Additional Information

To apply for this position upload cover letter, curriculum vitae, official graduate transcripts and list of courses taught (or teaching-related experience.)  If you advance in this search, you will be notified before references are contacted. 

Additional Information

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