Adjunct Faculty: Family Nurse Practitioner 2026-27

Adjunct Faculty: Family Nurse Practitioner 2026-27

The Department of Nursing at Augsburg University invites applications for adjunct faculty positions to teach classroom and clinical courses in our DNP - Family Nurse Practitioner program. These courses are taught both on campus and in the clinical setting.

The openings are for three different position focuses:

• Teaching didactic courses in a hybrid format, such as advanced pharmacology, integrative primary care, and advanced pathophysiology.
• Mentoring and advising students in their DNP scholarly projects.
• Teaching clinical courses, focusing on site visits and an opportunity to precept students in the clinical setting.

In addition to teaching online and face-to-face courses and evaluating student competency, instructors are expected to respond to student questions through email and support student success.

Each fall or spring course requires 10-12 hours per week for 15-16 weeks.

Compensation & Benefits Subject to the collective bargaining agreement with SEIU, Local 284

• $6,100 to $6,475 per undergraduate course* for the 2026-27 academic year $7,100 - $7,275 per graduate course* for the 2026-27 academic year
• Eligible for 2-4% retirement contribution match
• Tuition discount for employees and dependents
• Transit pass discount
• Not eligible for healthcare benefits

This search will establish a "pool" of instructors for potential openings in Fall 2026 and Spring 2027. Applications will be accepted through November 30, 2026. Applicants will be reviewed when there is an opening.

*Course refers to a typical 4-credit undergraduate or 3-credit graduate course that has met minimum enrollment requirements. DNP reader appointments are not included in the collective bargaining agreement and are compensated at different rates.

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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Doctoral degree in nursing (or in progress) if applying to teach in the didactic courses
• Masters degree in nursing if applying to teach in the clinical instructor position in the FNP track
• Licensed and unencumbered registered nurse in the State of Minnesota or eligible for RN licensure in Minnesota.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Demonstrated passion for functional medicine/integrative health, transcultural nursing, or community health
• Academic preparation and teaching experience in nursing education.
• Teaching experience in online, hybrid, and/or in-person formats.

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

• Cover letter
• Curriculum vita or Resume
• Unofficial undergraduate and graduate transcripts

Your cover letter should:

• Highlight your experience or interest in teaching at the university level
• Identify your general availability during the day and/or evenings; and
• Indicate whether you are interested in in-person or synchronous online teaching (or either).

Professional references may be requested at a later date.