Teaching Specialist/Lecturer FY 23 Continuous Recruitment

Job ID348892
LocationTwin Cities
Job FamilyEducation-General
Full/Part TimePart-Time
Regular/TemporaryRegular
Job Code9754
Employee ClassAcad Prof and Admin

About the Job

Position Overview

The Dual Language and Immersion Licensure program in the Multiple Pathways to Teaching (MPT) office, College of Education and Human Development (CEHD) has openings for temporary, non-tenured, Academic Professional and Administrative (P&A) positions, paid on a per course basis, and appointed as Teaching Specialist/Lecturer. These appointments are typically arranged semester by semester or summer and employment is contingent upon the course meeting its enrollment target.

Applications are reviewed as openings occur, and individual applicants are invited to interview when their skills or areas of expertise match an opening. This posting is designed to establish a pool of instructors. Applications will not be acknowledged, but will be reviewed when such openings occur throughout the academic year.

Job Responsibilities

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, teaching graduate level courses for students pursuing initial licensure. The syllabi have already been developed and we require that instructors use these as they are part of an overall program design. We utilize the Canvas course management system, and we have a template designed for use for all courses. Instructors develop and maintain the course Canvas site.

Teaching (90%)

• Teach credit-bearing, graduate courses on course topics related to licensure specific area and foundations of education
• Attend class meetings, teach, and deliver course content both in face-to-face and online course sessions
• Evaluate student performance
• Grade student materials, including exams, papers, and final projects
• Provide substantive feedback to students throughout the course
• Respond to student course inquires, questions, and concerns in a timely manner
• Submit grades

Course Preparation (10%):

• Complete required program instructor orientation modules on Canvas
• Meet with the program coordinator and director prior to beginning the course
• Prepare course materials; update syllabus in Canvas with dates, assignments, assessments, and required texts

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

Required Qualifications (non-Methods Instructor)

• Master's degree or higher in related field of study
• 18 graduate credits or dissertation/published research in position's area of instruction
• Held/Hold teaching license

Required Qualifications (Methods Instructor)

• Master's degree or higher in related field of study
• 18 graduate credits aligned to the content area of instruction OR dissertation/published research in position's area of instruction OR completed state-approved teacher preparation program aligned to the position's content area of instruction
• Three or more years of experience as a teacher of record, including at least one year aligned to the scope and content area of the position's area of instruction

Required Qualifications for (Reading Methods specifically)

• Specialized knowledge in the research and teaching of reading (e.g., graduate coursework in reading foundations and pedagogy)
• 3 years (including at least one year in reading) of teaching experience working with developing readers and, for the middle and secondary preparation courses, teaching reading in the content areas.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in dual language, immersion, or bilingual education
• Experience in equity-based pedagogy and advocacy
• Earned Ph.D. in an education field
• Experience in online course management systems (e.g. Canvas)
• Demonstrated leadership in education
• Evidence of being able to work within a team
• Evidence of organizational ability, including the ability to coordinate multiple tasks
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrated experience with or interest in alternative routes to licensure
• Teaching experience in higher education
• Evidence of the capacity to be a problem solver

*Employees with an M.A. will be hired as a Teaching Specialist. Employees with a Ph.D. will be hired as a lecturer

About the Department

Department Overview

We are a community dedicated to social justice and equity in education. Our students, faculty, and staff are working towards improving educational practices, preparing new teachers for success, and helping students learn while supporting their cultures and identities. We are reimagining what education can be. Our department has three main focus areas.

• Research: Our research spans the breadth of educational practice for children and adults. We are dedicated to creating more engaging and effective ways to teach and learn.
• Teaching: We prepare our students to become effective leaders and teachers who understand how our culture and society impacts students, classrooms, and the field of education so we can make change for the better.
• Equity: We partner with schools and communities to support the engagement and preparedness of all learners.

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.

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 be given the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume. Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your "My Job Applications" page and uploading documents in the "My Cover Letters and Attachments" section.

To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail or call UOHR

Diversity

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:

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

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.

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