Teaching Specialist/Lecturer (FY25 Continuous Recruitment)

Position Overview

• Attend class meetings and deliver course content
• Evaluation of student performance
• Grade student materials, including exams, papers and final projects
• Submit grades
• Respond to student inquiries and meet with students

• Complete orientation and training to subject matter
• Meet with appropriate faculty and gather information as needed
• Develop course content and syllabus in ways that effectively account for a variety of diverse backgrounds, communities, identities, and abilities.
• Prepare course materials, including final exam

Required Qualifications

• MEd/Master's degree relevant to the teaching assignment required for appointment as Teaching Specialist
• A doctorate or terminal degree in a closely related field is required for an appointment as Lecturer
• Demonstrated ability to teach course material in program area
• Professional and/or teaching experience related to assigned instructional responsibilities
• Evidence of attention to diverse identities in teaching or professional experience, and the commitment to support the University's work in diversity, equity, and inclusion.

• Demonstrated commitment to advocating for an inclusive environment for all backgrounds and identities.
• Capacity to work cooperatively with others within the department, college and university
• Strong record of teaching and service in a university setting
• Strong understanding of curriculum concepts and processes
• Strong understanding of teacher training in clinical settings and demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with others within a university setting

Department Overview

The Department of Educational Psychology provides training in the cognitive, emotional, and social learning processes that underlie education and human development across the lifespan, including: the psychological foundations of education, quantitative methods in education, the practice and science of counseling psychology, school psychology, and special education. Faculty and students provide leadership and consultation to the state, nation, and international community. The department's scholarship and teaching enhance professional practice in schools and universities, community mental health agencies, business and industrial organizations, early childhood programs, and government agencies.

College Overview

The College of Education and Human Development (CEHD), the third largest college and the University, 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 the life span. 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. https://www.cehd.umn.edu

Pay Range: $750 - $2515 per credit; depending on education/qualifications/experience and specific job duties.

Retirement plan options are available for Civil Service, Faculty, Labor-Represented, Professional & Administrative, and Temp Casual classifications. Learn more about retirement plans.

Applications must be submitted online. You will have the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume. Upload additional documents after submitting your application by accessing your "My Job Applications" page and uploading documents in the "My Cover Letters and Attachments" section. Review of applications will begin two weeks after posting and continue until the position is filled.

Applicants should submit the following for consideration:

• Curriculum vitae.
• Cover letter detailing interest in the position and background/experience relative to each of the required qualifications, as well as applicable preferred qualifications.
• Graduate school transcripts.
• Contact information for three individuals willing to provide professional reference.
• Statement of teaching philosophy.

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

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.

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.

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.