Long Term Care Leadership Continuous Posting 2025-2026

University of Minnesota; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 4,560 - 9,120; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan options

Job summary

University of Minnesota invites applications for community faculty to teach in the Master of Professional Studies in Long Term Care Leadership. The role involves developing and teaching courses in long-term care topics for working adults, including evenings and weekends, with prompt student communication and proactive resource coordination.

Qualified candidates will hold a Master’s degree (PhD preferred) with extensive related professional or teaching experience, and a strong commitment to

Qualifications

• Master's degree from an accredited institution.
• 7+ years of professional experience in a field directly related to the course of instruction or 3 semesters of teaching experience.
• Demonstrated commitment to inclusive excellence and serving a diverse community of learners.
• PhD or equivalent terminal degree in a field closely related to the course of instruction (preferred).
• Ten or more years of professional experience in a field directly related to the course of instruction or 5 semesters of teaching experience (preferred).
• Experience teaching at the graduate level (preferred).
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills and proven ability to work successfully with diverse groups of people (preferred).
• NOTE: This position is NOT eligible for sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Develop and/or teach the assigned course, fulfilling University policies and using course-appropriate effective practices.
• Must be able to teach at scheduled class times, including evening and weekends and respond to course related student inquiries within 48 hours.
• Work with the Director of Graduate Studies and program staff to resolve course- or student-related situations.
• Ensure integration of required coursework and state licensing requirements.
• Stay current with research findings, workforce trends, ethics and policies related to long term care.
• Utilize new technologies to enhance curriculum delivery and accessibility.
• Use pedagogical best practices for diverse working adult learners.
• Collaborate with diverse groups of people to ensure student success.

Skills

Inclusive leadership

Graduate teaching experience

Excellent communication

Education

Master's degree

PhD or terminal degree (preferred)

Job description

About the Job

We are looking to build our roster of community faculty with experience in long term care who are passionate about educating future leaders in the newly launched Master of Professional Studies in Long Term Care Leadership, a professional program designed for learners who want to lead in a long-term care setting, including nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and home health agencies, and through community-based services for older adults. In particular, the program seeks community faculty to teach coursework in topics that include Continuum of Long Term Services and Supports, Built Environment, Evaluation and Quality, Financing, Leadership, Marketing and Public Relations, Policy and Regulatory Affairs, Research and Data Analysis and Equity.

Responsibilities

• Develop and/or teach the assigned course, fulfilling University policies and using course-appropriate effective practices: setting high expectations; supporting achievement with clear instructions, examples and samples; establishing frequent, regular contact with students; grading and returning coursework promptly with relevant formative and/or summative feedback; engaging students in relevant collaborative work; and submitting final grades on-time.
• Must be able to teach at scheduled class times, including evening and weekends and respond to course related student inquiries within 48 hours.
• Work with the Director of Graduate Studies and program staff as needed to resolve course- or student-related situations that require support or resources outside the classroom.
• Work with the Director of Graduate Studies for the LTC program and with other resident/adjunct faculty to ensure successful integration of required coursework and state licensing requirements.
• Use sector and content expertise and keep current with research findings, workforce trends, professional ethics and policies related to long term care to inform depth and breadth of course content.
• Utilize new technologies to enhance curriculum delivery and accessibility to accommodate working adult students.
• Utilize pedagogical best practices for diverse working adult learners.
• Proven ability to work successfully with diverse groups of people.

Qualifications

Required

• Master's degree (including but not limited to Healthcare Administration, Gerontology, Marketing, Nursing, Evaluation, Architecture, or Accounting) from an accredited institution of higher education.
• At least 7 years of professional experience in a field directly related to the course of instruction or 3 semesters of teaching experience.
• Demonstrated commitment to inclusive excellence and serving a diverse community of learners in a professional setting.

Preferred

• A PhD or equivalent terminal degree in a field closely related to the course of instruction.
• Ten or more years of professional experience in a field directly related to the course of instruction or 5 semesters of teaching experience.
• Experience teaching at the graduate level.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills and proven ability to work successfully with diverse groups of people.

NOTE: This position is NOT eligible for sponsorship.

Pay and Benefits

Instructors are paid $2,280 per credit for full enrollment courses. For example, a three credit course at full enrollment would be paid at $6,840.

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.