Adjunct Instructor: Impact Lab

University of Minnesota; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 9,600 - 14,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Minnesota, Carlson School of Management, Impact Lab seeks a part-time instructor to support its undergraduate teaching mission. Courses may include BA 2062: Powerful Problem Solving and other upcoming offerings, delivered in-person or online during the day or evenings.

Responsibilities include textbook selection, evaluating and grading students, supervising teaching assistants, holding office hours, and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree plus 3 years teaching experience in a closely related field.
• Experience teaching undergraduate courses is preferred.
• Ability to manage teaching assistants and provide office hours.

Responsibilities

• Textbook selection
• Evaluation of students
• Grading
• Management/supervision of teaching assistants
• Office hours
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Teaching experience

Course administration

Student evaluation

Education

Bachelor's degree + 3 years teaching experience

Job description

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About the department: The Minnesota Carlson Impact Lab trains undergraduate students in problem-solving and delivers course-based, socially impactful experiential projects to every student in Minnesota Carlson. One of the key distinguishing characteristics of effective leaders is the ability to parse through the overwhelming number of inputs we all receive to understand what needs to be done. “What problem are we trying to solve?” is a crucial question that too often goes unaddressed in the rush to “just fix it”. Lecturers teaching Powerful Problem Solving will expose students to a clear problem-solving framework and process, a variety of perspectives on how to approach problems, as well as individual and group activities and assignments to inform and sharpen skills.

About the job: This position is part-time and will support the teaching mission of the Impact Lab in the Carlson School of Management Undergraduate Program. Courses taught could include the following at the undergraduate level: BA 2062: Powerful Problem Solving as well as other future, new courses under development. Courses are offered in-person and/or online during the day as well as in the evenings.

Duties and responsibilities include:

• Textbook selection
• Evaluation of students
• Grading
• Management/supervision of teaching assistants
• Office hours
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Qualifications: Bachelor's degree plus 3 years teaching experience in a closely related field.

Pay and Benefits

Pay Range: $3,200 per credit taught per semester.

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

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: http://diversity.umn.edu

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 University of Minnesota

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.

At the University of Minnesota, we are proud to be recognized by Forbes as a Best Employer for Company Culture (2026), Best Employer for Women (2023, 2025, 2026), and Best Employer by State (2022-2026). In 2026, we also received Culture Excellence & Industry Awards recognition for employee appreciation and work-life flexibility.