Teaching Specialist Job at University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN

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  • University of Minnesota
  • Minneapolis, MN

Job Description

Full job description

Required Qualification

  • Master’s degree is required. The appointee is not required to have the same credentials expected of faculty but must have demonstrated competence to teach the course material. Professional and/or teaching experience related to assigned instructional responsibilities may be required
  • Demonstrated commitment to instruction that supports diverse learners and builds inclusive classroom environments

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience teaching undergraduate engineering or sustainability courses

This is a blanket requisition and there may or may not be positions available at this time. These positions are available to persons holding a PhD or Master's degree in areas related to bioproducts and biosystems engineering and sustainable systems management.
The positions provide classroom teaching for courses that supplement our faculty offerings and/or expertise of our faculty. Duties vary according to each position, dependent on subject matter. Included in the duties are developing and teaching courses, advising students with regard to academic concerns and school-related organizations. May provide service-related teaching duties as well. These positions are temporary and part time. This does not constitute a posting for vacancies but establishes a pool of applicants. Applicants will be selected from this pool on an as-needed basis during the academic year. Appointments may be renewable based on need, funding, and performance.


Job Duties

Teach undergraduate engineering or sustainability courses during the academic
year. Course assignments will be made by the department head based on the
department’s needs. These examples do not include all possible responsibilities in the work and do not limit the assignment of related responsibilities.

  • 20% prepare and deliver lectures
  • 20% prepare homework assignments, quizzes, and exams
  • 15% hold office hours
  • 20% assess student work
  • 15% supervise the teaching assistants
  • 10% manage the administration of the course


Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will be given the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume.

Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your "My Job Applications" page and uploading documents in the "My Cover Letters and Attachments" section.

To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail employ@umn.edu or call (612) 624-8647.

The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.

The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. To learn more about diversity at the U:

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment.

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC)

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC), is among the largest public research universities in the country, offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional students a multitude of opportunities for study and research. Located at the heart of one of the nation's most vibrant, diverse metropolitan communities, students on the campuses in Minneapolis and St. Paul benefit from extensive partnerships with world-renowned health centers, international corporations, government agencies, and arts, nonprofit, and public service organizations.

At the University of Minnesota, we are proud to be recognized by the Star Tribune as a Top Workplace for 2021, as well as by Forbes as Best Employers for Women and one of America’s Best Employers (2015, 2018, 2019, 2023), Best Employer for Diversity (2019, 2020), Best Employer for New Grads (2018, 2019), and Best Employer by State (2019, 2022).

Job Tags

Temporary work, Part time,

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