About the Job
The LEAD 3961 & 3971 Level Lead is a member of the Leadership Minor professional staff team responsible for teaching, curriculum development & maintenance, instructor supervision & support and partnership management for the LEAD 3961: Leadership, You and Your Communities and LEAD 3971: Field Experience courses within the Leadership Minor.
This position is within the undergraduate Leadership Minor, which is a department in partnership between the Office of Student Affairs and the Office of Undergraduate Education. Learn more about our department below. This role is expected to work in-person a minimum of 3 days per week. This role does not matriculate to a tenure-track position.
This position is not eligible for H-1B or Green Card Sponsorship. This position has an anticipated start date between December 1, 2026 and January 19, 2027.
Duties and Responsibilities
Teaching (25%)
- Teach 2-3 Leadership Minor courses per year (including summer if on 12-month contract), including but not limited to engaging in class lecture, utilizing active learning methods, offering constructive feedback, coaching and grading student work, and working with and coaching Teaching Interns. Depending on assigned courses, teaching responsibilities may also include managing community partnerships.
- Maintain and develop curriculum based on departmental mission and values, scholarship in Leadership Studies and relevant fields, and feedback from students, instructors, and faculty.
- Update and provide instructors a Canvas course template and course syllabus template
- Create and maintain all instructor lesson plans, student assignment descriptions, and rubrics
- Work in collaboration with the other level leads in the Leadership Minor (1961W, 4961W) to ensure continuity of curriculum and instruction
- Monitor university instructional requirements to remain in alignment with curricular standards
- Hire, schedule, train and supervise adjunct instructors teaching the LEAD 3961 and LEAD 3971 courses, consistent with departmental vision and enrollment trends
- Train and support Graduate Assistant(s) and Teaching Specialist(s) teaching the LEAD 3961 or LEAD 3971 courses
- Provide regular opportunities to instructors for training, development, reflection and curricular feedback
- Provide guidance to ensure instructors follow university and departmental policies
- Coach instructors to navigate student needs, support students, and maintain university standards of academic integrity
- Provide instructors with observations of teaching and ongoing feedback
- Review instructor evaluations and feedback, meeting with instructors as needed based on teaching and program evaluations.
- Assist Associate Director with the recruitment, training and placement of Teaching Interns
- Recruit, develop, maintain and retain university and external partners (including non-profits, state agencies, educational institutions) to serve as field sites for LEAD 3971 student projects
- Support instructors in developing relationships and maintaining partnerships with field placement sites
- Maintain regular communication with field partners
- Train field site partners on field site project expectations and student development
- Monitor ongoing work and address issues with students, instructors and field partners
- Maintain database of field partners
- Support and, at times, assist with Leadership Minor co-curricular programming
- Participate in and, at times, facilitate departmental staff meetings
- Participate in and, at times, facilitate departmental committees, unit committees or other related working groups (at least one per year)
- Participate in and, at times, assist with implementation of Leadership Minor events including August Annual Instructor Gathering and Leadership Minor Student Graduation
- Attend at least one professional development opportunity each year related to leadership or teaching pedagogy
- Other duties as assigned
Essential
- Advanced degree in relevant field, with at least 4 years of experience or a BA/BS with at least 6 years of relevant post degree experience.
- Experience with curriculum development, lesson planning, or evaluation
- Knowledge of Leadership Studies theory and practice
- Knowledge of student development theory and practice
- At least 3 years of teaching or training & development experience that is inclusive, interactive, accessible and equity-driven
- College or university-level teaching experience
- Experience studying or teaching about Leadership Studies or Organizational Leadership
- Experience with supervision
- Experience with managing internships, externships or service-learning projects
- Proficiency with Canvas Learning Management System (LMS)
- Experience teaching about identities and leadership
- Experience teaching about or addressing systemic power imbalances
- Commitment to social change, student agency, and/or education as a liberatory practice
The University of Minnesota undergraduate Leadership Minor is among the oldest and largest undergraduate leadership programs in the nation, celebrating over 25 years of leadership education. The Leadership Minor supports students' ability to lead toward collective liberation by analyzing systemic power imbalances, evaluating multiple leadership frameworks, building collaborative leadership skills, and developing their leader identities. Learn more at lead.umn.edu.
Pay and Benefits
Pay Range: $77,000 - $83,000 ; depending on education/qualifications/experience
Time Appointment: 100% Appointment, 12 month
Position Type: P&A Staff
Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefit eligibility.
The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
- Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
- Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program
- Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
- Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
- University HSA contributions
- Disability and employer-paid life insurance
- Employee wellbeing program
- Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity
- Financial counseling services
- Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost
- Employee Transit Pass with free or reduced rates in the Twin Cities metro area
time, the initial pay may not reach the maximum of the range. This approach ensures
that compensation reflects the value and unique contributions of each candidate while
maintaining equity within our organization. As part of our commitment to fair and
equitable compensation, please be aware that the salary offered to incoming candidates
will be based on their individual credentials and experience.
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 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.
Please submit a resume and cover letter for a complete application. The application review will begin on Oct. 12th, 2026.
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
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.