"Part-Time Design Workshop Adjunct Faculty in Electrical and Computer Engineering"

About the Job

Applications are invited for a part-time adjunct faculty position in the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department at the University of Minnesota Duluth. This adjunct faculty position is a non-tenure-track appointment for spring semester 2026, January 1 - May 17, 2026. The primary role of this position is to develop and teach course EE 4951: Design Workshop, 4 credits Th 8:00-8:50 am and arranged.

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

• Develop and teach a course in Design Workshop
• Demonstrate high command of the subject matter
• Have a well organized course plan and deliver the course clearly to students
• Help students fulfill their academic needs
• Assess and grade student learning and hold office hours

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• M.S. (instructor) or Ph.D. (assistant professor)
• Experience either in course work or a degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering
• Effective written and oral communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two or more years of relevant college-level teaching experience
• Two or more years of professional experience in a relevant field
• Expertise in using technology for teaching
• Demonstrated experience with assessment
• Evidence of the ability to work effectively with diverse groups

Pay and Benefits

Pay Range: $7,600-$11,885 for 4 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.

While our salary ranges provide a framework, it is important to note that most of the 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 have the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume or CV.

To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail employ@umn.edu or call (612) 624-8647.

Diversity

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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 the U of M

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 the Star Tribune as a Top Workplace for 2021, as well as by Forbes as Best Employers for Women and one of America’s Best Employers (2015, 2018, 2019, 2023), Best Employer for Diversity (2019, 2020), Best Employer for New Grads (2018, 2019), and Best Employer by State (2019, 2022).