Adjunct Faculty: Film and Narrative Arts 2026

Requirements

• PhD or MFA in Film, New Media or related field.
• Teaching experience at the undergraduate level.
• Bachelor's degree and significant professional experience; or PhD or MFA in Film, New Media or related field.
• Minimum of three (3) years of relevant professional experience required. Professional activity may be corporate, artistic and/or scholarly.
• 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.

Benefits

Additional Information

The film program, located within the Schwartz School of the Arts at Augsburg University, invites applications for adjunct faculty positions to teach undergraduate courses in 2026. 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. Course topics may include: film foundations, film production, editing with Adobe, cinematography, studio production, new media, animation, documentary, producing, film studies, as well as other courses within the narrative arts majors. The successful candidate will possess both a high level of intercultural competency and a commitment to inclusive practice and authentic representation. We value collaborations with media professionals, as they provide resources and opportunities for student learning and professional development. Candidates are encouraged to highlight skills and experiences that demonstrate these abilities and experiences. Available courses vary by term. Most classes are held during the day, 2-3 days per week. 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, reach out to students with course progress information, and communicate regularly with the course coordinator. A course syllabus with calendar, textbook and homework selection, sample activities and exams, and shared office space are typically provided. Most classes are taught in-person on our Minneapolis campus. Each course requires approximately 12-15 hours/week for 15-16 weeks. The successful candidate will possess both a high level of intercultural competency and a commitment to inclusive practice and authentic representation. Compensation & Benefits Subject to the collective bargaining agreement with SEIU, Local 284 $5,800 to $6,175 per undergraduate course* for the 2025-26 academic year Eligible for 2-4% retirement contribution match Tuition discount for employees and dependents Transit pass discount Not eligible for healthcare benefits *Course refers to a typical 4-credit undergraduate course that has met minimum enrollment requirements. 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. Candidates should be committed to student engagement and student success with a diverse group of learners.

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