Instructor or Assistant Professor, Applied Human Sciences

University of Minnesota; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 17,433 - 20,420; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan options

Job summary

The University of Minnesota is offering a part-time temporary Teaching Assistant Professor or Instructor position in the Department of Applied Human Sciences for the academic year 2026-27, beginning August 24, 2026. The role includes teaching public health courses, developing assessments, and providing academic advising.

Required qualifications include a Master's degree and commitment to diversity. The pay range is $17,433.00 - $20,420.40 per year based on qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• Master's degree from an accredited institution related to public health is required.
• Doctorate needed for Teaching Assistant Professor position.
• Previous teaching experience preferred.
• Evidence of effective teaching and academic rigor.

Responsibilities

• Teach approved courses in public health.
• Develop assessment measures like exams and quizzes.
• Provide academic advising to undergraduate students.
• Attend faculty meetings and hold office hours.

Skills

Commitment to diverse communities

Strong written communication skills

Strong oral communication skills

Education

Master's degree in public health

Doctorate for Teaching Assistant Professor

Job description

About the Job

Part-time temporary Teaching Assistant Professor or Instructor position in the Department of Applied Human Sciences for the academic year 2026-27. Appointments begin August 24, 2026.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Teaching courses based on approved course curriculum in consultation with the department head, specifically HLTH 2200: Research and Evaluation in Health Science, HLTH 3116: Principles of Epidemiology and Human Disease and/or HLTH 3300: Planning Community Health Interventions.
• Developing assessment measures (i.e., exams, quizzes, presentations, papers).
• Providing students with grade status throughout the term.
• Providing academic advising to undergraduate students.
• Attending bi-weekly faculty meetings.
• Holding weekly office hours. Instructors will be evaluated by students and faculty.

Qualifications

Required:

• Master's degree from an accredited institution in a field related to public health. Required academic qualification to be eligible for the Teaching Assistant Professor position is a Doctorate from an accredited institution in a field related to the specific teaching assignment.
• Commitment to working effectively with diverse communities, students, and colleagues in educational settings.

Preferred:

• Previous teaching experience at the collegiate level (such as Teaching Assistant experience) to a diverse group of students.
• Evidence of effective teaching and academic rigor.
• Evidence of strong written and oral communication skills.

Pay & Benefits

Pay Range: $17,433.00 - $20,420.40 per year; 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.