Adjunct Lecturer / Teaching Specialist - FY27 Continuous Recruitment

University of Minnesota; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plans

Job summary

University of Minnesota’s College of Education and Human Development is maintaining a pool of instructors for Teaching Specialist and Lecturer positions in the Department of Organizational Leadership, Policy, and Development (OLPD). Selected applicants are invited to interview when openings arise, with appointments made per course and contingent on enrollment targets.

These roles are temporary, non-tenured, academic professional or administrative positions, offered semester by semester, with

Qualifications

• Master's degree relevant to the teaching assignment.
• Doctorate or terminal degree relevant to the teaching assignment.
• Previous teaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Teach a course per semester at undergraduate or graduate level.
• Prepare course materials including syllabus and grading rubrics.
• Grade exams, papers, presentations and submit grades.
• Respond to student inquiries and advise as needed.

Skills

Teaching presence

Graduate level instruction

Curriculum development

Education

Master's degree relevant to teaching assignment

Doctorate or terminal degree for Lecturer

Job description

About the Job

Position Overview

The Department of Organizational Leadership, Policy, andDevelopment, College of Education and Human Development,continually accepts resumes for teaching positions that may open upduring the academic year. Applications are reviewed as openingsoccur, and individual applicants are invited to interview whentheir skills or areas of expertise match a specific opening. Theseare temporary, non-tenured, Academic Professional andAdministrative (P&A) positions as Teaching Specialist orLecturer, paid on a per course basis. Typically, these appointmentsare made semester by semester and employment is contingent on thecourse meeting its enrollment target. This posting is designed toestablish a "pool" of instructors. Applicants will be selected fromthis pool on an as-needed basis throughout the academic year.Applications will not be acknowledged, but will be reviewed whensuch openings occur throughout the academic year.

This posting is designed to establish a pool of instructors andcontinually accepts resumes for teaching position that may open upduring the academic year or summer session. Applications will notbe individually acknowledged, but will be reviewed when suchopenings occur throughout the year. These are temporary, non-tenured, Academic Professional and Administrative (P&A)positions as Teaching Specialist and Lecturer, paid on a per coursebasis.

The University of Minnesota encourages a healthy work life balancefor employees. CEHD is committed to an excellent employeeexperience, offering a flexible work environment that meets the needs of students,staff, faculty, and the communities we serve. Flexible workarrangements may include flexibility in schedule and/or worklocation. All University of Minnesota employees are expected tofollow applicable public health and safety procedures.

Job Responsibilities

Teaching/Instruction (90%)

• Teach a course per semester at an undergraduate or graduatelevel on course topics such as: Comparative and InternationalDevelopment Education (CIDE), Education Policy and Leadership,Evaluation Studies, Higher Education, or Human ResourceDevelopment.
• Prepare course materials including syllabus.
• Grade student materials including exams, papers, presentations,and final exams.
• Submit grades.
• Other duties as assigned.

Student Advising (10%)

• Respond to student inquires via email, phone, or inperson.
• Evaluate student performance.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree relevant to the teaching assignment requiredfor appointment as Teaching Specialist.
• A Doctorate or terminal degree relevant to the teachingassignment required for appointment as Lecturer.
• Previous teaching experience.
• Ability to develop and deliver courses in ways that effectivelyaccount for a variety of diverse backgrounds, communities,identities, and abilities.

Preferred Qualifications

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

About the Department

Department Overview

The Department of Organizational Leadership, Policy, andDevelopment (OLPD) is home to five graduate-level programs:Comparative and International Development Education, EducationPolicy and Leadership, Evaluation Studies, Higher Education, andHuman Resource Development. Located in the culturally diversecities of Minneapolis and Saint Paul, the University offers uniqueopportunities for research and participation in varied culturalcommunities.

Our world is full of systems and policies that affect howindividuals learn, grow, and relate to one another. OLPD studieshow those systems and policies are shaped by culture and power. Weprepare leaders and researchers to transform our education andorganizations for the better. We teach our students how to design,test, implement, and revise our institutional strategies in boththe public and private sectors, from the international to the locallevel. Our students gain practical experiences in creatingapproaches to increase social and economic development, fosterhuman flourishing, disrupt power structures, and promote a morejust society. For more information: http://www.cehd.umn.edu/olpd/about/

College Overview

The College of Education and Human Development (CEHD), the thirdlargest college and the University, contributes to a just andsustainable future through engagement with the local and globalcommunities to enhance human learning and development at all stagesof the life span. We know diversity is necessary to do our bestwork and foster our humanity. That’s why the CEHD community iscollectively dedicated to cultivating an inclusive and equitableenvironment, embracing and celebrating all identities of ourstudents, staff, and faculty. These values are also a moralimperative requiring continuous proactive measures and a firmstance against prejudice, discrimination, and systemicinjustice.

Pay and Benefits

Pay Range: $1,000 - $10,000 ; depending oneducation/qualifications/experience, course credit load, and numberof students enrolled in the course.

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

Diversity

The University recognizes and values the importance of diversityand inclusion in enriching the employment experience of itsemployees and in supporting the academic mission. The University iscommitted to attracting and retaining employees with varyingidentities and backgrounds.

The University of Minnesota provides equal access to andopportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment withoutregard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender,age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteranstatus, 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 successfulcompletion of a background check. Our presumption is thatprospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminalconvictions do not automatically disqualify finalists fromemployment.

About University of Minnesota

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC)

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC), is among thelargest public research universities in the country, offeringundergraduate, graduate, and professional students a multitude ofopportunities for study and research. Located at the heart of oneof the nation's most vibrant, diverse metropolitan communities,students on the campuses in Minneapolis and St. Paul benefit fromextensive 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 byForbes as a Best Employer for Company Culture (2026), Best Employerfor 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-lifeflexibility.