Academic Professional and Instructional Specialist

6 days ago


Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States University of Minnesota Full time
About the Position

The Department of Organizational Leadership, Policy, and Development at the University of Minnesota is seeking qualified candidates for a Teaching Specialist or Lecturer position. This is a temporary, non-tenured Academic Professional and Administrative (P&A) position, paid on a per course basis.

The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching a course per semester at the undergraduate or graduate level on topics such as Comparative and International Development Education, Education Policy and Leadership, Evaluation Studies, Higher Education, or Human Resource Development. The candidate will also be responsible for preparing course materials, grading student materials, and submitting grades.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Teach a course per semester at an undergraduate or graduate level
  • Prepare course materials, including syllabus
  • Grade student materials, including exams, papers, presentations, and final exams
  • Submit grades
  • Other duties as assigned

Student Advising:

  • Respond to student inquiries via email, phone, or in person
  • Evaluate student performance

Qualifications:

  • Master's degree relevant to the teaching assignment required for appointment as Teaching Specialist
  • A Doctorate or terminal degree relevant to the teaching assignment required for appointment as Lecturer
  • Previous teaching experience

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Strong record of teaching in a university setting
  • Strong understanding of curriculum concepts and processes

About the Department:

The Department of Organizational Leadership, Policy, and Development is home to five graduate-level programs: Comparative and International Development Education, Education Policy and Leadership, Evaluation Studies, Higher Education, and Human Resource Development. The department is committed to preparing leaders and researchers to transform education and organizations for the better.

About the University:

The University of Minnesota is a world-renowned research university, offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional students a multitude of opportunities for study and research. The university is committed to diversity and inclusion, and values the importance of creating an inclusive and equitable environment for all students, staff, and faculty.



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