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

Augsburg Universityoffers more than 50 undergraduate majors and 11 graduate degrees to approximately 3,400 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.

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 commitments to our urban context and the world beyond it are enhanced through the work of four signature centers:the Christensen Center for Vocation, the Center for Global Education and Experience, the Sabo Center for Democracy and Citizenship, and the Strommen Center for Meaningful Work.

As part of Augsburg University's commitment to intentional diversity, 50% of our current student body identifies as Black, Indigenous, and persons of color. The emerging interdisciplinary Department of Critical Race and Ethnicity Studies builds on this foundation to further diversify our academic curriculum and co-curricular programs. We do this work out of historical and contemporary obligations rooted in our ethical and intellectual commitments to prepare our diverse student body for a cosmopolitan world.

Augsburg's Statement of Commitment on Equity

We believe that education is the key to healthy, meaningful and productive lives for individuals, as well as to the vibrancy of our democracy. Augsburg University is dedicated to achieving an educational experience free from the barriers of poverty, racism, and discrimination so that students can fully realize their unique gifts. Recognizing that higher education's democratic promise is compromised by systemic and systematic barriers to college access and completion, Augsburg is called to stand for equity in everything we do to fulfill our academic mission, serve our students and engage our fellow citizens.

The Education Department at Augsburg University invites applications for a non tenure-track, visiting assistant professor in student teaching beginning August 2026. For full consideration, applications should be received by July 26, 2026.

The visiting assistant professor in student teaching works with all Education department programs, faculty, and staff instructing and supporting student teachers, and coordinating and training student teaching supervisors and cooperating teachers. This position will further departmental and institutional vision through equity focused practices and engaging with intentionally diverse teacher candidates and K-12 sites. This person must keep abreast of the education rules related to student teaching for all teacher licensure programs, including departmental and institutional processes as they relate to candidates in the department. The work of coordinating student teaching is equivalent to teaching 4 courses or 4/7 of the position. Three additional courses will be assigned as appropriate to the candidate's area/s of licensure and teaching experience.

Primary 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.
• All other duties as apparent or assigned by supervisor(s).

Service to the Department/University

As faculty in student teaching, other duties done as service to the department and university include:

• Recommending for hire to the chair and mentoring adjuncts who supervise student teachers
• Reviewing program components and bringing updated syllabi to department and university for review
• Serve on departmental and university Committees

Minimum Qualifications

• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.

The compensation range is $55,000-$58,000, depending on qualifications.

Augsburg University offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program, including:

• 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 contributionof 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

Application Instructions and Requirements

Initial review of applications will begin July 27, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled.

Successful candidates will have demonstrated abilities in working in an academic community committed to mentoring and intentional diversity. Candidates are thus encouraged to highlight skills and experiences that demonstrate intercultural competence.

To apply for this position, please upload the following documents:

• Curriculum Vitae
• Cover letter (including diversity statement)
• Copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts. Official transcripts are required at time of hire.

As part of the online application process, candidates are asked to provide the name, email address, and nature of professional relationship for three professional references. One of the references must be able to address your teaching or teaching potential. If your application advances in this search, you will be notified prior to Augsburg contacting your references.

If you have questions regarding the position, please contact:

Audrey Lensmire, Search Chair; lensmire@augsburg.edu

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. 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 these competencies. Women and persons of color are encouraged to apply.

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.