Part-Time Adjunct Faculty DMSc 2025

Adjunct Faculty: Doctor of Medical Science (DMSc) 2025

The Doctor of Medical Science Program at Augsburg University invites applications for adjunct faculty positions to teach Physician Assistant/Associate-centered doctoral program courses in the 2025-2026 academic year.

Augsburg’s DMSc program fosters an environment where innovation, inclusivity, evidence-based practice, and collaboration drive our work. We are committed to developing future PA leaders. This search will establish a pool of instructors if such openings occur during the Fall, Summer and Spring semesters.

Applicants may be selected from this pool on an as-needed basis throughout the year. Available courses vary by term.

All classes are taught in an online asynchronous modality. Instructors must be familiar and comfortable with this format.

Responsibilities Include:

• Teaching the course
• Grading student work
• Maintaining a professional-level online learning platform course
• Mentoring students
• Responding to student questions via email
• Holding regularly scheduled office hours
• Providing course progress information to students
• Attending faculty meetings
• Communicating regularly with the DMSc Program Director

Course Materials: A course syllabus and online learning course sites with calendars, readings, learning materials, and an engagement section are typically provided.

Course Requirements: Each course requires approximately 12-15 hours/week for 15-16 weeks.

Compensation & Benefits:

Salary: $5,500 to $6,550 per course.

Eligible for a 1-1.5% retirement contribution match, tuition discount for employees and dependents, and transit pass discount. Not eligible for healthcare benefits.

Note: 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.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Terminal degree (e.g., DMSc, DPA, PhD, EdD, DNP, DrPH) in a relevant field
• Experience teaching or learning in an online asynchronous format
• Dedication to the advocacy and professional growth of the PA Profession

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience teaching at the university level
• Current NCCPA certification

Application Materials: Cover letter, Curriculum vitae or Resume, Unofficial undergraduate and graduate transcripts. Cover letters should highlight your experience or interest in teaching at the university level. Professional references may be requested at a later date.

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