Non-Tenure-Track, Visiting Assistant Professor in Education, Student Teaching

Augsburg University • Minneapolis, MN

5d • $55,000 - $58,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Augsburg University is seeking a non tenure-track, visiting assistant professor in student teaching to begin August 2026. This role is integral to the Education Department, focusing on instructing and supporting student teachers, and coordinating/training supervisors and cooperating teachers. The position emphasizes equity-focused practices and engagement with diverse teacher candidates and K-12 sites, ensuring alignment with departmental and institutional visions. The visiting assistant professor will stay current with all education rules related to student teaching for licensure programs and manage departmental/institutional processes for candidates. The coordination of student teaching is equivalent to teaching 4 courses, representing 4/7 of the position's workload. Three additional courses will be assigned based on the candidate's licensure area and teaching experience.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Education
• Experience with instructional coaching through mentoring student teachers or new E-12 teachers.
• Holds or has held a professional teaching license.
• At least three years of experience as a teacher-of-record within a diverse E - 12 setting OR Experience as a current or former E-12 administrator with documented experience in teacher evaluation within a diverse E - 12 setting.

Nice To Haves

• Doctorate degree focused on pedagogy, teaching, or K-12 content-specific instruction.
• Ability to work in a flexible and dynamic environment while managing multiple priorities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including presentations in virtual and in-person settings.
• Prior experience with learning management systems, hybrid instruction, and Google suite.
• Ability and willingness to travel within the Twin Cities area to schools and district offices.
• Some Saturday and evening teaching and events are required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Education department faculty and staff, partner schools, and candidates to design and enrich the student teaching experience with attention to equity and social justice oriented teaching.
• Communicate with K - 12 schools and districts to meet the needs of candidates and maintain strong relationships with schools and districts.
• Promote successful completion of student teaching by offering information sessions, regular seminars during the student teaching semester, and facilitating individualized support plans when necessary.
• Provide support to student teaching supervisors and cooperating teachers through responding to communication, arranging training and workshops, and holding regular meetings throughout the student teaching semester.
• Support student teacher supervisors through the process of a student teaching term, including opportunities for connecting student teaching to state required performance assessments and departmental requirements.
• Maintain records of supervisor and cooperating teacher trainings for state and departmental reporting.
• Stay current on state licensing requirements for teachers across all programs.
• Provide feedback to the department on procedures and programming related to student teaching.
• Participate in Metro and State placement coordinator meetings and MACTE Placement Directors initiatives, collaborating with placement directors at other institutions and meeting with each group throughout the year.
• Support the Placement Coordinator with verification processes and data entry.
• Coordinate compensation for cooperating teachers.
• Collaborate with the Placement Coordinator regarding cooperation and partnership agreements, communication with partner schools, identification of high-quality cooperating teachers and supervisors.
• Coordinate with members of the Education Department to make updates to handbooks, policies, and procedures for student teaching and other pertaining areas.
• Recommend for hire to the chair and mentor adjuncts who supervise student teachers.
• Review program components and bring updated syllabi to department and university for review.
• Serve on departmental and university Committees.
• Perform all other duties as apparent or assigned by supervisor(s).

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance coverage. Medical plans include Kavira direct care, which provides free or low-cost virtual and in-home primary care appointments and labs.
• A generous 403(b) retirement program with an employer contribution of up to 8% upon eligibility.
• Up to 100% tuition remission for employees, spouses and dependents, and participation in the Tuition Exchange program with colleges and universities throughout the US.
• Employer-paid short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for all employees.
• Paid parental leave.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level