Adjunct Faculty Entrepreneurship 2026

The Department of Business and Economics is looking for adjunct faculty to teach Entrepreneurship classes.

• Build and teach courses such as Entrepreneurship and Managing Innovation.
• Support Auggie Cup and Baby Shark. Extra work and time are required for both events.

Auggie Cup (December) Student groups work on a business plan for a local entrepreneurs idea and will present their work at the Auggie Cup. The top three teams will be determined by a panel of judges consisting of the business advisory council faculty and possibly the major sponsor. Winning teams earn scholarship awards. Local business leaders will have the opportunity to meet and mentor students from the most diverse student body in the Midwest.

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 successful candidate will possess both a high level of intercultural competence and commitment to inclusive teaching in the classroom.  Candidates are encouraged to highlight skills and experiences that demonstrate these abilities.  Responsibilities include appropriate classroom teaching constructing assignments grading office hours regular email and .  including possible orientation the week before classes begin.  Course syllabus textbook and shared office space are provided.  Each course requires approximately 12-15 hours a week.

The collective bargaining agreement with SEIU Local 284 covers adjunct teaching at Augsburg.

Compensation & Benefits

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.

Qualifications :

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Additional Information :

For full consideration candidates must submit the following information at the time of application :

Your cover letter should

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 Universitys 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. Augsburgs 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 1000 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. Augsburgs 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 citys largest medical complexes are adjacent to Augsburg; the Mississippi River and the Seven Corners Theatre district are just a few blocks 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 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 : or email :

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 : or email :

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type : Part-time

Key Skills

Computer Data Entry,Account Management,Apache Commons,ABAP,Content Development,BPO

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1