Job Description
The Department of Psychology at Augsburg University invites applications for adjunct faculty positions to teach introductory courses in psychology during the 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 academic years. Responsibilities include teaching at the undergraduate level, such as courses in Principles of Psychology, Psychology and Law, Addiction and Recovery, Psychopathology, Cognitive Psychology, Personality Psychology, Research Methods and Statistics. Most classes are held in person during the day. Some classes meet weekly or biweekly in the evenings. Instructors are expected to respond to student questions through email, and hold regularly scheduled office hours. This is a union position, covered by a collective bargaining agreement with SEIU. Pay starts at $4,750 per course. Two courses are possible.
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Additional Information
To apply for this position, upload a cover letter, CV, and official transcripts. In the cover letter, candidates should address their ability to educate and mentor diverse students and/or contribute to a diverse community. If your application advances in this search, you will be notified prior to Augsburg University contacting your references. Application review will begin immediately; position open until filled.
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.
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As a part of the online application process, you will be required to provide the names of three professional references.
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. Women and persons of color are encouraged to apply.