"State Univ Adjunct Non-Unit - School of Urban Education"

Job Description

Metro State University, a member of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System, is seeking to hire adjunct professors in the The School of Urban Education for the Fall 2026 Semester.

The School of Urban Education welcomes applications from experienced urban educators interested in teaching courses offered in any of the degree and licensure programs. See https://www.metrostate.edu/academics/urban-education/programs for a listing of links to our various programs, and then click on Courses and Requirements button to see courses that are included in the program.

Metro State University empowers learners to transform their lives and communities through relevant, student-centered education in an inclusive, anti-racist, and supportive learning environment. [University description and mission omitted for brevity, full details available on university website.]

Description of College: The mission of the School of Urban Education is twofold: (1) To increase the number of well-prepared teachers of color in Minneapolis, St. Paul and surrounding suburbs so that the urban teaching workforce reflects the ethnically diverse population of preK-12 students and their communities; and (2) To empower all teacher candidates to become urban teachers with the content knowledge, pedagogical skills, urban field experiences, and professional dispositions needed to improve the educational achievement of historically and currently underserved urban learners and to advocate for their right to receive a high quality education.

The School offers nine undergraduate and seven graduate programs, and is the most racially and ethnically diverse teacher preparation unit in Minnesota with a majority of BIPOC students, faculty and staff. The School is embedded on the campus of Minneapolis College. For more information, visit our website at https://www.metrostate.edu/academics/urban-education.

Responsibilities

Adjunct Faculty members are expected to:

• Demonstrate a commitment to serving a diverse student body by delivering a student-centered education and using approaches that support equitable outcomes for all students.
• Provide excellent learning environments through in-person, online, and/or hybrid course modalities.

Salary: $1,844.00 per unit (credit)

Minimum Qualifications: [Detailed qualifications for undergraduate and graduate teaching listed, including Master's or terminal degree requirements, work experience, etc.]

Please note: Filling of this position is dependent upon budget.

Application: To apply, go to metrostate.edu. Qualified applicants are required to attach the following documents to their online application:

• Cover letter of interest addressing your qualifications for the position, including which specific courses you are most interested in teaching should there be an opening.
• Current curriculum vita or resume.
• Transcripts - Valid unofficial copies of your transcript showing conferred/awarded date of your highest attained degree, with your name and the academic institution’s name/logo are required.

Additional materials may be requested at a later date.