Applicants with a B.A. or M.A. will be appointed at the
Teaching Specialist level; those with a Ph.D. will be appointed at
the Lecturer level.
Candidates must possess excellent oral and written
communication skills, and be capable of delivering high-quality
instruction to a diverse student body.
About the Department
The Department of Geography, Environment and Society at the
University of Minnesota is a top-ranked, nationally and
internationally recognized department that includes programs in
Geography, Urban Studies, and Geographic Information Science.
Studies in Geography offer an integrative perspective on the
relations among social, political, economic, and physical phenomena
in space and place, and provides a methodological emphasis in
Geographic Information Science. Urban Studies is an
interdisciplinary undergraduate program that focuses on the
conceptual and analytical frameworks and specialized skills needed
for professions focused on urban change or development in public
agencies, non-profits, or private business, or for graduate study
in urban planning, law, social welfare, public affairs, or the
social and environmental sciences. The MGIS program, first of its
type in the U.S., is a professional degree program that provides a
comprehensive GIS degree that balances work in the
theoretical/conceptual, technical, and application domains of GIS;
delivers course work at times convenient for students employed full
time; and emphasizes societal impacts of GIS technologies. The
Department provides up-to-date computing, cartography/GIS, and
physical geography laboratories, support for tree-ring analysis,
soil characterization, and paleoenvironmental reconstruction, and
one of the nation's finest libraries supporting all undergraduate,
graduate, and professional research and training programs.
FFI:
http://www.geog.umn.edu/
About the College of Liberal Arts
Home to the arts, social sciences and humanities disciplines and
programs, the College
of Liberal Arts is the largest college in the University of
Minnesota and comprises 31
academic departments, and over 20 interdisciplinary research
centers and
administrative/support units. CLA has over 1,300 faculty and staff
spanning research,
teaching, advising, outreach, and administrative functions. CLA
units reside in over
twenty buildings on the East Bank and West Bank of the Twin Cities
campus. CLA
enrolls nearly 13,000 undergraduate students, over 40% of the
undergraduate
enrollment on the Twin Cities campus, 1,400 graduate students, and
has an annual
all-funds budget of $290 million.
CLA is a destination for curious, compassionate individuals who are
committed to
making our increasingly interdependent and diverse global community
work for
everyone. That
foundational commitment begins in our CLA
Constitution. CLA is
committed to increasing enrollment of underrepresented and
under-resourced students,
diversifying our faculty across all disciplines, recruiting, and
retaining a diverse staff,
and promoting the expression and exploration of diverse
perspectives and
viewpoints—so that we all gain the background knowledge and
analytical skills we need
to understand and respect differences.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in CLA
Working in CLA
The Benefits of Working at the U
Pay and Benefits
Pay Range:
Teaching Specialists: $2,400 - $11,000 per undergraduate
credit/course ; depending on
education/qualifications/experience.
Lecturers: $2,400 - $14,000 per undergraduate credit/course ;
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.
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
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.
