Prepare course materials including syllabus.
Grade student materials including exams, papers, presentations,
and final exams.
Submit grades.
Other duties as assigned.
Student Advising (10%)
- Respond to student inquires via email, phone, or in
person.
- Evaluate student performance.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
- Master's degree relevant to the teaching assignment required
for appointment as Teaching Specialist.
- A Doctorate or terminal degree relevant to the teaching
assignment required for appointment as Lecturer.
- Previous teaching experience.
- Ability to develop and deliver courses in ways that effectively
account for a variety of diverse backgrounds, communities,
identities, and abilities.
Preferred Qualifications
- Strong record of teaching in a university setting.
- Strong understanding of curriculum concepts and processes.
About the Department
Department Overview
The Department of Organizational Leadership, Policy, and
Development (OLPD) is home to five graduate-level programs:
Comparative and International Development Education, Education
Policy and Leadership, Evaluation Studies, Higher Education, and
Human Resource Development. Located in the culturally diverse
cities of Minneapolis and Saint Paul, the University offers unique
opportunities for research and participation in varied cultural
communities.
Our world is full of systems and policies that affect how
individuals learn, grow, and relate to one another. OLPD studies
how those systems and policies are shaped by culture and power. We
prepare leaders and researchers to transform our education and
organizations for the better. We teach our students how to design,
test, implement, and revise our institutional strategies in both
the public and private sectors, from the international to the local
level. Our students gain practical experiences in creating
approaches to increase social and economic development, foster
human flourishing, disrupt power structures, and promote a more
just society. For more information:
http://www.cehd.umn.edu/olpd/about/
College Overview
The College of Education and Human Development (CEHD), the third
largest college and the University, contributes to a just and
sustainable future through engagement with the local and global
communities to enhance human learning and development at all stages
of the life span. We know diversity is necessary to do our best
work and foster our humanity. That’s why the CEHD community is
collectively dedicated to cultivating an inclusive and equitable
environment, embracing and celebrating all identities of our
students, staff, and faculty. These values are also a moral
imperative requiring continuous proactive measures and a firm
stance against prejudice, discrimination, and systemic
injustice.
Pay and Benefits
Pay Range: $1,000 - $10,000 ; depending on
education/qualifications/experience, course credit load, and number
of students enrolled in the course.
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 in the Fiscal Year hire. 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.
This posting will remain open through the 2026-27 fiscal year (July
1, 2026 through June 30, 2027). Applications will be reviewed when
openings become available throughout the academic year.
In addition to the online application, complete applications must
consist of the following:
- Cover Letter
- Include the program area you are most interested in
supporting
- Resume or CV
- Copy of official transcript of diploma to subtantiate
degree
To request an accommodation during the application process, please
e-mail
employ@umn.edu or call
(612) 624-8647.
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
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
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.
