Career Center

The Department of Social Work at Augsburg University invites applications for adjunct faculty positions to teach courses in the undergraduate, graduate and LADC programs.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsibilities include teaching BSW or MSW courses live, and hybrid. Collaboration with faculty teaching other sections of the same course, providing feedback and grading learning assignments. attending to regular email communication with students and Zoom office hours as needed. Communicate with social work faculty and program directors for course concerns, student issues, etc. Course syllabus, and access to past Moodle Course Sites available.

Requirements:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• A master's degree in social work is required for all social work courses.
• An LADC is required for all LADC courses.
• Two years post MSW full time practice experience.
• Social Work Licensure in the state of Minnesota, at the graduate level of LGSW, LISW, or LICSW.

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 commitments to our urban context and the world beyond it are enhanced through the work of 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.

As part of Augsburg University's commitment to intentional diversity, 50% of our current student body identifies as Black, Indigenous and persons of color. The emerging interdisciplinary Department of Critical Race and Ethnicity Studies builds on this foundation to further diversify our academic curriculum and co-curricular programs. We do this work out of historical and contemporary obligations rooted in our ethical and intellectual commitments to prepare our diverse student body for a cosmopolitan world.

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 these competencies.

Application Instructions:

Review of applications is on-going during summer (for fall), fall (for spring), and spring (for summer).

To apply for this position, please upload a cover letter, CV, and official transcripts. Please specify in your cover letter which course or courses you are interested in teaching and a brief summary of your qualifications for teaching them. As part of the online application process, you will be required to provide the names of two professional references. If your application advances in this search, you will be notified prior to Augsburg contacting your references. Positions are open until filled.

Augsburg University has determined that a vaccination requirement is the best way to keep our community safe and prevent potential outbreaks as we return to more regular, in-person operations. Augsburg University is requiring all students, staff, seasonal staff, volunteer staff, and faculty (including adjuncts contracted), to complete their COVID-19 vaccination series unless the University approves a medical or religious exemption as required by applicable law. New employees must submit vaccination documentation or be approved for an exemption before beginning work.