Augsburg Universityoffers more than 50 undergraduate majors and 11graduate 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.

General Statement of Duties: The Department of Business Administration at Augsburg University invites application for adjunct faculty positions to teach a Business and Economics statistics course. The course is taught using Excel and Tableau.

The opening is a for face to face class taught during the day twice a week beginning in Fall 2023. In addition to teaching the class and grading student work, instructors are expected to respond to student questions through email, hold regularly scheduled office hours and reach out to students with course progress information throughout the term. A course syllabus, textbook information and sample homework assignments will be shared by the course coordinator. 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 $4,750 per course.

The successful candidate will possess both a high level of intercultural competency and a commitment to inclusive teaching and authentic representation in the classroom.Candidates are encouraged to highlight skills and experiences that demonstrate these abilities.

Responsibilities include appropriate classroom teaching, constructing assignments using Excel and Tableau, grading, office hours, regular email and meetings with the course coordinator and engagement in professional development as a professor, including some orientation the week before classes begin. Course syllabus, textbook and shared office space are provided.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A commitment to student engagement and student success with a diverse group of learners
• A Master's in Data Analytics, Economics or Statistics or a related field

Preferred Qualifications:

• The ideal candidate will have some experience teaching 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.

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 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: 612-330-1058 or email: hr@augsburg.edu.