Adjunct Faculty: Film and Narrative Arts 2026

Part-time Job Classification: Adjunct Faculty FLSA Status: Exempt (salaried/teaching/stipend) Department: Communication Studies, Film and New Media Type of employment: Casual / on-call About the Program The film program, part of the narrative arts in the Schwartz School of the Arts, is located in the Foss Lobeck Miles Center. We have two studios, an ADR booth, a screening room, 16mm edit lab, computer lab, and a variety of media equipment to support our programs. Classes throughout the department incorporate active learning and student activities or projects. Faculty get to know students well, with class sizes typically capped at 25 students, or 16 in production-based courses. Students from majors across campus take introductory film courses as part of their major or to fulfill the university's general education requirements. Our courses are designed to engage a diverse student audience through meaningful examples and applications, make use of modern technology, and provide ample support for student success. Augsburg's Schwartz School of the Arts is a place of creative exchange where students learn artistic responsibility and cultivate individual agency. At the Schwartz School we recognize that creative work flourishes best in an environment balancing independence, vulnerability, and joy. The school advocates self-discipline in practice, candor in collaboration, rigor in questioning, and exuberance in play, toward the goal of “a life changed through the arts. Job Description 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. 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. Qualifications Candidates should be committed to student engagement and student success with a diverse group of learners. Preferred Qualifications • PhD or MFA in Film, New Media or related field. • Teaching experience at the undergraduate level. Minimum Qualifications • 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. Additional Information 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.