Conservation Education Specialist - Teach & Inspire

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

Job description

Teaching Specialist

About the Job

Teaching Specialists provide classroom teaching for courses that supplement the faculty offerings and/or expertise of the faculty. The teaching specialist also provides a source of classroom substitute instruction. The title may be used for credit and non-credit courses, workshops, seminars, and conferences. It is not normally expected that persons in this classification would be expected to fulfill the other missions of the University. Service to the unit, college, or campus may be expected.

Responsibilities

• Develop and teach assigned courses
• Advise students with regard to academic concerns and school-related organizations

Qualifications

Required

• Masters degree is normally required. The appointee is not required to have the same credentials expected of faculty, but must have demonstrated competence to teach the course material. Professional and/or teaching experience related to assigned instructional responsibilities may be required.

Preferred

• Masters degree or PhD in Conservation Sciences.
• Experience teaching or assisting teaching in a collegiate academic setting.

Pay and Benefits

Pay Range: $3,500 per credit; $10,500 total – paid out bi-weekly over the term, depending on education/qualifications/experience.

Time Appointment: 100% Appointment

Position Type: Faculty and P&A Staff

Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefit eligibility.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program
• Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• University HSA contributions
• Disability and employer-paid life insurance
• Employee wellbeing program
• Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity
• Financial counseling services
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost
• Employee Transit Pass with free or reduced rates in the Twin Cities metro area

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.

Equal Opportunity Employment

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