"UMD Geography Continuous Search Instructor/Assistant Professor Fy26"

About the Job

The Program in Geography at the University of Minnesota Duluth (UMD) seeks to add to its pool of temporary instructors and/or assistant professors to teach in our undergraduate programs on a part-time basis for the Spring 2025 and also the 2025-2026 academic year. Term contracts only, positions contingent on funding. Appointments may include day classes, night classes, online classes and/or hybrid classes. Note: Being a member of the pool does not ensure a contract will be offered; course offerings, and therefore teaching appointments, vary with demand and available funding.

Duties

Teaching:

Develop and teach courses

Hold office hours to assist students taking these courses

Demonstrate high command of their subject matter

Have well organized course plans and deliver courses clearly to students

Maintain a consistent and positive student teaching evaluation record

Qualifications

Required qualifications for these positions include a minimum of a Masters degree from an accredited university in a relevant field at time of application; one year of relevant teaching experience at a college level (TA experience acceptable); ability to develop and deliver curriculum; demonstrated experience working effectively with diverse groups in educational settings; evidence of outstanding oral and written communication skills.

About the Department

The Program in Geography offers two majors: (1) Environment, Sustainability, and Geography with tracks in Environment and Sustainability, Urban and Regional Studies, and Geography, and (2) a major in Geographic Information Science. We also offer a graduate certificate in GIS. UMD Geography is located in the College of Liberal Arts at the University of Minnesota Duluth. We are seeking applicants for this pool that could teach in one of these areas of study.

Pay and Benefits

Pay Range: $45,371-$60,495; 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 apply for this position, go to http://www1.umn.edu/ohr/employment and search for job opening 365799.

Complete applications must include the online application plus the following materials:

1. Letter of Application

2. Current Curriculum Vitae (CV)

3. Contact information for three professional References

4. Sample syllabi and evidence of teaching effectiveness, such as student evaluations (upload as an attachment to the Portfolio)

5. Unofficial Transcripts

Applicants should first submit the application, cover letter, CV/resume, and then return to the "My Job Applications" page to attach the additional documents.

Candidates referred for further consideration will be asked to provide official transcripts and three reference letters.

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