Teaching Spec or Lecturer - KIN/SMGT (Continuous Post AY 26-27)

About the Job

The School of Kinesiology occasionally needs adjunct instructors or visiting faculty to teach courses that cannot be staffed by regular faculty or graduate assistants. Instructors are appointed on a semester basis, dependent on the teaching needs of the School of Kinesiology. These positions are temporary, non-tenured, Academic Professional and Administrative (P&A) positions as a Teaching Specialist or Lecturer, paid on a per course basis. Typically, these appointments are made semester by semester and employment is contingent on the course meeting its enrollment target.

This search will establish a "pool" of instructors. Applicants will be selected from that pool on an as-needed basis throughout the academic year. Applications may not be acknowledged but will be reviewed when such openings occur throughout the academic year. This position is based on campus. Per UMN policy, work may be done remotely when appropriate and approved by your manager.

Please review the KIN, SMGT prefixed courses in the course catalog to identify which courses you feel most qualified to teach and the general days/times they would be available to teach during the fall and spring semesters and include this information in your cover letter.

Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position.

Job Responsibilities

Teaching/Instruction - 90%:

• Teach an undergraduate course during the 2026-2027 academic year in the topics of Kinesiology, Sport Management, and Recreation, Park and Leisure Studies
• Prepare course content
• Grade student materials, including exams, papers and final projects
• Submit grades
• Other duties as assigned

Student Development/Advising -10%:

• Respond to student inquiries via your free given UMN email account
• Evaluate student performance

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• A master's degree in a relevant field is required for an appointment as a Teaching Specialist. A doctoral or terminal degree is required for an appointment as a Lecturer.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with people from a variety of communities, backgrounds, and identities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience teaching at the University level in the following areas:
  • Kinesiology
  • Recreation
  • Sport Management

About the Department

The College of Education and Human Development (CEHD), the University's third largest college, contributes to a just and sustainable future through engagement with the local and global communities to enhance human learning and development at all stages of life. We know diversity is necessary to do our best work and foster our humanity. That’s why the CEHD community is collectively dedicated to cultivating an inclusive and equitable environment, embracing and celebrating all identities of our students, staff, and faculty. These values are also a moral imperative requiring continuous proactive measures and a firm stance against prejudice, discrimination, and systemic injustice.

The School of Kinesiology focuses on the biological, developmental, social, and behavioral bases of physical activity, recreation, sport and human performance through its programs in kinesiology, recreation and leisure students, and sport studies. The degree programs in the School prepare students for a variety of professional opportunities in both the public and private sector. The fields of teaching, community service, allied health, industry and business are career paths that graduates of our programs may anticipate as avenues of employment and further professional training.

Pay and Benefits

Pay Range: $1,700 per credit taught, up to 4 total credits maximum ; 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 employ@umn.edu or call (612) 624-8647.