Assistant Professor - Academic Track

University of Minnesota; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 20,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Minnesota Medical School, Duluth campus, seeks a part-time faculty member (0.16875 FTE) to educate undergraduate medical students. The role focuses on rural and AI/AN health contexts, with early and longitudinal clinical experiences.

Qualified candidates hold a terminal degree (PhD or MD). The appointment is on the Academic Track with 6.75 hours per week of teaching, and involves duties as a teacher for undergraduate medical education.

Qualifications

• Terminal degree required (PhD or MD).
• Part-time appointment at 0.16875 FTE (6.75 hours per week) serving undergraduate medical education.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate medical education as a part-time faculty member.

Education

Terminal degree recognized by the discipline (PhD, MD)

Job description

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Job ID: 375886

Location: Duluth

Job Family: Academic

Full/Part Time: Part-Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Job Code: 9403

Employee Class: Instr Fac/TC and Coord Cmp

About the Job

The University of Minnesota Medical School Department of Family Medicine and Biobehavioral Health seeks a part-time faculty member (0.16875 FTE - 6.75 hours per week) for the education of medical students. Our regional medical campus at Duluth educates medical students toward medical careers in rural family medicine and Native American health, with early and longitudinal clinical experiences. Part-time faculty appointment would be on the Academic Track. The University of Minnesota Medical School is a world-class institution with a long history of leadership and discoveries that have changed the practice of medicine. We engage undergraduate students in science and medicine, educate medical students, and engage postdocs in research.

About the Job/Job Duties: The individual will spend their 0.16875 FTE (6.75 hours per week) as a teacher for undergraduate medical education

Qualifications

Required Qualifications: Terminal degree that is recognized by the discipline is required (PhD, MD)

About the Department

The mission of the University of Minnesota Medical School, Duluth campus is to be a national leader in improving healthcare access and outcomes in rural Minnesota and American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) communities.

We do this by:

• Educating medical students dedicated to serving rural Minnesota and American Indian/Alaska Native communities
• Fostering excellence in research
• Emphasizing the training of physicians in Family Medicine
• Creating strong partnerships locally, regionally, nationally and internationally
• Working in innovative, interdisciplinary and inter-professional teams

Pay and Benefits

Pay Range: $20,000 - $40,000, depending on education/qualifications/experience.

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

University of Minnesota, Duluth (UMD)

The University of Minnesota, Duluth (UMD) consistently ranks among the top Midwestern, regional universities in U.S. News and World Report's "America's Best Colleges" issue.

Overlooking Lake Superior, UMD provides an alternative to both large research and small liberal arts environments and attracts students looking for a personalized learning experience on a medium-sized campus of a major university. A firm liberal arts foundation anchors a variety of traditional degree programs, as well as professional and graduate students that draw on UMD's many research institutes and labs.

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.