Visiting Instructor, Strategic Communication

Augsburg University • Minneapolis, MN

14h • $56,000 - $59,000

About The Position

The Augsburg University Department of Communication and Media Studies invites applications for a one-year, full-time, non-tenure track visiting instructor position in communication studies beginning August 17, 2026. The Department cultivates engaged citizens who can confidently create and critically examine messages and narratives in diverse contexts and media. Our students learn responsible communication practices, problem-solving, and critical inquiry, leaving with tools to be ethical and effective communicators in our modern world. We believe in fostering the development of inclusive and equitable communities through skillful communication.
The successful candidate will typically teach a seven (7) course load per academic year (3 courses one semester, 4 during the other). Interested candidates should have primary teaching and research interests in strategic communication, marketing communication, organizational communication, crisis communication, and/or journalism, ideally with experience or interest in applying these skills within underserved communities. Additionally, this position will include teaching a variety of undergraduate major courses and lower division, non-major courses. Other responsibilities for non-tenure track faculty include: advising/mentoring students; serving on departmental and university committees; and collaborating on departmental and programmatic initiatives within a shared leadership framework.
Preference will be given to teacher-scholars who are committed to excellence in undergraduate teaching and contributing, through teaching, service, and research, to a richly diverse community of learners.

Requirements

• MA in Communication Studies or a closely related field (such as Psychology or Sociology). Those in master’s programs will be considered if the degree will be completed by August 2026
• Prior teaching or mentoring experience (e.g., teaching assistant and/or instructor of record positions)
• Demonstrates commitment to equitable and inclusive teaching practices

Nice To Haves

• Experience teaching public relations, strategic communication, and/or journalism classes
• Ability to contribute to our Strategic Communication concentration
• Industry experience

Responsibilities

• Teaching a seven (7) course load per academic year (3 courses one semester, 4 during the other)
• Advising/mentoring students
• Serving on departmental and university committees
• Collaborating on departmental and programmatic initiatives within a shared leadership framework

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
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees