Mathematics Online Short Term 2026-2027 Teaching Positions - UMC MST Division

University of Minnesota; Crookston (MN); On-site; USD 14,508 - 16,740; Part time

Job summary

University of Minnesota – Crookston is seeking a short-term online Mathematics instructor for the 2026-2027 academic year. The role involves developing and teaching courses, advising students, and contributing to department decisions and program development.

Responsibilities include ongoing professional growth and maintaining strong ties with scholars, supporting student employment opportunities, and fulfilling regular office hours. This position remains open until filled.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in teaching discipline or related field required or equivalent.
• Master’s degree with 18 graduate credits in teaching discipline acceptable.
• Terminal degree preferred for advancement and expertise.
• Professional or teaching experience related to instructional responsibilities.
• Willingness to demonstrate cultural competencies with diverse student populations.
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to read, write, and understand English.
• Eligible to work within the United States.

Responsibilities

• Develop and teach online courses for the 2026-2027 academic year.
• Advise students on academic concerns and organizations; provide service-related teaching duties.
• Participate in departmental decisions related to policies, courses, and programs; contribute to ongoing professional growth.

Skills

Cultural competency

Oral communication

Written communication

English language

Student advisement

Education

Master's degree in teaching or related field

Master's degree + 18 grad credits

Terminal degree preferred

Tools

Online teaching platforms

Job description

Overview

About the Job: This is a short-term and/or temporary online Mathematics teaching position for the University of Minnesota – Crookston Campus’s Math, Science, and Technology Department for the 2026-2027 academic year.

Responsibilities

• Develop and teach courses
• Advise students with regard to academic concerns and school-related organizations; provide service-related teaching duties
• Participate in decisions related to policies, courses, and programs with which there is involvement
• Continual professional growth; stay current in the field and broaden knowledge and expertise

Other Openings: Deliver high-quality instruction to undergraduate students in coursework in the fields of mathematics. This position will assist in the development of department goals and objectives; advise students; and support research and community outreach in the areas of discipline. The responsibilities also include developing and maintaining strong ties to other scholars in the field, enriching the student experience and supporting student employment opportunities. The position requires regular office hours.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree, preferably in the teaching discipline
• Or, Master’s Degree in another field, plus 18 graduate credits in the teaching discipline
• A terminal degree in the discipline or related area is preferred
• Professional and/or teaching experience related to assigned instructional responsibilities
• Candidates must be willing to demonstrate self-awareness, cultural competencies, and achievement in working with diverse student populations.
• Excellent oral, written, interpersonal skills
• Ability to read, write, and understand English
• Candidates must be eligible to work within the United States

Pay and Benefits

Pay Range: $1300-$1500 per credit based on experience, course, and enrollment

Retirement plan options are available for Civil Service, Faculty, Labor-Represented, Professional & Administrative, and Temp Casual classifications. The description of retirement plans is available by request.

How To Apply

Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will have the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume. Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your My Job Applications page and uploading documents in the My Cover Letters and Attachments section. This position will remain open until filled.

Diversity

The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience and 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, please visit 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 – Crookston

University of Minnesota, Crookston (UMC). With a strong tradition of technology-enhanced teaching and learning, UMC serves as the U's major outpost in Northwest Minnesota. UMC provides both experiential, career-oriented degree programs as well as high-quality online programs, while connecting its teaching, research, and outreach to rural economic development and service to the region and beyond.

At the University of Minnesota, we are proud to be recognized by the Star Tribune as a Top Workplace for 2021, as well as by Forbes as Best Employers for Women and one of America’s Best Employers (2015, 2018, 2019, 2023), Best Employer for Diversity (2019, 2020), Best Employer for New Grads (2018, 2019), and Best Employer by State (2019, 2022).