Since completing their Master’s degree, candidates must have at
least three years of full-time work experience related to
economics. ABD (All But Dissertation) status or a doctoral degree
in economics may substitute for industry work experience.
Effective communication skills.
Experience in either training, public speaking, or client
engagement within an organization, or experience as an instructor
or teaching assistant of at least one college level course.
Candidates must meet LSBE’s definition for one of the four
AACSB faculty qualification categories; Scholarly Academic,
Practice Academic, Scholarly Practitioner, or Instructional
Practitioner. Details of our requirements are available here:
z.umn.edu/QualsDefinitions
Preferred:
- Master’s degree with a curricular emphasis in the field of
Environmental Economics.
- Full-time work experience in environmental economics.
- Significant experience training on topics in environmental
economics or independently teaching required and elective courses
in economics at the college level.
- Demonstrated interpersonal skills necessary to effectively
fulfill service responsibilities to students, colleagues, the
department, school, campus, and community.
- Demonstrated ability to use a variety of appropriate learning
tools and/or incorporate industry projects to engage participants
in learning topics in environmental economics.
About the Department
The Labovitz School of Business and Economics (LSBE) is
AACSB-International accredited and housed in a state-of-the-art
building. Approximately 1,600 undergraduate and graduate students
are enrolled in the school’s programs. There are approximately 50
full-time faculty members in four academic departments: Accounting
and Finance, Economics and Health Care Management, Management
Studies, and Marketing. The School offers a Bachelor of Accounting,
Bachelor of Business Administration, Bachelor of Arts in Economics,
and MBA degrees. Regional outreach is accomplished primarily
through the Bureau of Business and Economic Research activities.
Additional information about the School and its programs can be
found on LSBE’s website at
http://lsbe.d.umn.edu .
Duluth, with a population of approximately 85,000 people, is
located at the head of beautiful Lake Superior. As a major shipping
port, over 1,000 vessels from around the world pass under its
iconic Aerial Lift Bridge, annually. As a popular tourist
destination, Duluth is visited by 6.5 million people annually,
accounting for a $950 million economic impact. Duluth is also the
hub for healthcare with two of the largest healthcare systems in
Northern Minnesota and is home to a thriving aviation industry.
More information about Duluth can be found at
www.visitduluth.com .
Pay and Benefits
Pay Range: $4,800 - $7,000 total for semester ; depending on
education/qualifications/experience.
Retirement plan options are available for Civil Service, Faculty,
Labor-Represented, Professional & Administrative, and Temp
Casual classifications.
Learn more about retirement plans .
How To Apply
Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this
position, please click the Apply button and follow the
instructions. You will have the opportunity to complete an online
application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume
or CV.
Required:
- Current resume/curriculum vitae [follow prompt for additional
attachments after Resume section]
- Cover letter/letter of interest.
- Graduate transcripts (official or unofficial)
- LSBE Candidate Qualifications Document [attach as “Other”].
Please download the qualifications document, complete it, and
upload it with the attachments above:
z.umn.edu/EconAdjS27
Encouraged, when available:
- A summary of qualitative and quantitative participant
evaluations (from training) and/or student evaluations (from
teaching) are encouraged when available. If you are submitting
quantitative analysis, fully describe any scales used; for example,
lowest possible score, highest possible score, and any
preconstructed word interpretations of the numerical values (such
as 4 = “Agree” or “Average”) [attach as “Other”]
The Screening Committee will begin its review of complete
applications on September 1, 2026 and will continue until the
position is filled.
Kim Nichols Dauner, Chair-Screening Committee
Department of Economics and Health Care Management
Labovitz School of Business and Economics
330K LSBE, 1318 Kirby Drive
Duluth, MN 55812
Phone: 218-726-7279
Email:
kdauner@d.umn.edu
This position will remain open until filled.
To request an accommodation during the application process, please
e-mail jobcentr@umn.edu.
Diversity
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:
http://diversity.umn.edu
Employment Requirements
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.
About University of Minnesota
University of Minnesota, Duluth (UMD)
The University of Minnesota, Duluth (UMD) consistently ranks among
the top Midwestern, regional universities in U.S. News and World
Report's "America's Best Colleges" issue.
Overlooking Lake Superior, UMD provides an alternative to both
large research and small liberal arts environments and attracts
students looking for a personalized learning experience on a
medium-sized campus of a major university. A firm liberal arts
foundation anchors a variety of traditional degree programs, as
well as professional and graduate students that draw on UMD's many
research institutes and labs.
At the University of Minnesota, we are proud to be recognized by
Forbes as a Best Employer for Company Culture (2026), Best Employer
for Women (2023, 2025, 2026), and Best Employer by State
(2022-2026). In 2026, we also received Culture Excellence &
Industry Awards recognition for employee appreciation and work-life
flexibility.
