Lecturer
About the Job
The Humphrey School of Public Affairs at the University of Minnesota ranks among the country’s top professional public policy and planning schools, widely recognized for its success in advancing the common good through a comprehensive, world-class program. The School offers six distinctive master’s degrees, a doctoral degree, and six certificate programs that match students’ passion with the knowledge, skills, and experience needed to solve real-world challenges.
As needed, the Humphrey School hires lecturers and adjunct faculty to teach courses which supplement graduate faculty offerings and/or expertise of the graduate faculty. These appointments have no research or publication responsibilities but may assist with service-related teaching duties.
Lecturers provide classroom teaching for courses that supplement the faculty offerings and/or expertise of the faculty. The lecturer also provides a source of classroom substitute instruction. The title may be used for credit and non-credit courses, workshops, seminars and conferences. It is not normally expected that persons in this classification would be expected to fulfill the other missions of the University. Service to the unit, college, or campus may be expected.
Responsibilities may include:
- Developing courses
- Delivering high-quality teaching to students
- Developing assessment measures (e.g., exams, quizzes, etc.) and providing students with timely feedback and evaluation
- Providing accessibility to students via office hours, UMN email account, etc.
- Continuing personal growth within the profession, keeping current with the field, and broadening knowledge and expertise
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
- Master’s degree
- Relevant professional and/or teaching experience
- Demonstrated competence to teach the course material
Pay and Benefits
Pay Range: $2,750 - $11,000 per course ; depending on education/qualifications/experience.
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