State Univ Adjunct Unit - Individualized Studies

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job summary

Metro State University, a member of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System, invites applications for adjunct professors in the College of Individualized Studies. The college empowers adult learners to design and complete degrees with emphasis on equity, inclusion, and student-centered education in a diverse urban setting.

Adjunct faculty will teach undergraduate courses in a dynamic, multi-modal environment (in-person, online, and hybrid) and contribute to a supportive campus

Qualifications

• All faculty teaching undergraduate courses must meet one of the listed minimum qualifications.
• Master’s degree, terminal degree, or JD with expertise in the discipline.
• Experience with online or hybrid instruction is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver in-person, online, and hybrid courses.
• Support diverse student populations and promote inclusive learning.

Skills

Course delivery

Student-centered learning

Diversity & inclusion

Education

Master’s degree or terminal degree in teaching discipline

Bachelor’s degree with 18 graduate credits or 2 years related work

Job description

All Job Postings will close at 12:01 a.m. CT on the specified Closing Date (if designated).

Working Title

State Univ Adjunct Unit - Individualized Studies

Institution

Metropolitan State University

Classification Title

State Univ Adjunct Unit

Bargaining Unit / Union

209: Inter Faculty Organization

City

St. Paul

FLSA

Job Exempt

Full Time / Part Time

Part time

Employment Condition

Unclassified - Limited Academic (Fixed Term)

Salary Range

$0.00 - $0.00

Job Description

Metro State University, a member of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System, is seeking to hire adjunct professors of in the College of Individualized Studies.

Metro State University empowers learners to transform their lives and communities through relevant, student-centered education in an inclusive, anti-racist, and supportive learning environment.

Metro State University provides an excellent, inclusive, and engaging education to eliminate opportunity gaps and empower our students to change the world their way, pursuing and applying knowledge to create a better future for our communities. The university offers programs leading to baccalaureate, masters, and applied doctoral degrees. We equip our diverse, contemporary learners with the knowledge, communication and critical thinking skills, and information literacy to analyze and resolve the problems of today and tomorrow through high quality liberal arts, professional, and graduate education.

Metro State is a five-time recipient of the Insight into Diversity Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award, most recently in 2023. Federally recognized as a Minority Serving Institution, our employees serve more than 9,000 diverse, contemporary learners, two-thirds of whom identify as belonging to communities of color or American Indian nations, are first in their family to attend college, and/or are eligible for Pell Grants. Since we do not operate residential facilities, Metro State University students all commute to class locations across the Minneapolis-Saint Paul metro area or take their courses wherever they are through our many distance-learning and hybrid course offerings, allowing Metro State to truly be “where learning meets living.” Metro State is recognized by CollegeNet as a leading higher education promoter of social mobility for students (In the top 1.6% and ranked # 22 out of 1,441 in 2022). Recognized in 2008 and 2016 by the Carnegie Foundation for Community Engagement, the university is committed to academic excellence and community engagement through curriculum, teaching, scholarship, and services designed to support an urban mission.

As a member of Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System, Metro State University actively works to achieve the Equity 2030 goal of the system, with initiatives to close disparities among student groups that focus on academic programs, policies and procedures, and effective student support. In addition, equity and anti-racism strategies are focused on building an inclusive and welcoming campus climate, hiring and retaining a diverse workforce, and developing our capacity to serve students in a culturally responsive manner. The university is guided by a strategic plan with a theme of “Building a Resilient, Student Ready University.”

Visit the Metro State University website to learn more about the university, our programs, and our students. Learn more about Minnesota State Colleges and Universities at their website.

Description of College

The College of Individualized Studies empowers adult students to design and complete high-quality degrees that value their academic and life-long learning. The College of Individualized Studies is the place where students of diverse backgrounds can get an innovative, dynamic degree recognizing all life-long learning by:

• Empowering students to create their own degree plan


• Being a national leader in credit for prior learning


• Collaborating with other Minnesota State institutions and community partners


• Offering transfer pathway options for community and technical colleges

The College of Individualized Studies values:

• Social Change and Anti-Racism: We address equity and inclusion at individual and institutional levels


• Student-Centered Advocacy: We nurture self-efficacy through personalized advising and mentoring


• Innovation and Creativity: We are deeply committed to helping students gain authority over their own education by developing their individualized degree pathway


• Trust and Transparency: We believe that our students have the capacity to succeed and we collaborate with them to find the best educational options


• Compassion and Respect: We recognize the diversity of student experiences and challenges and support them for success in their educational journey

Responsibilities

Adjunct Faculty members are expected to:

• Demonstrate a commitment to serving a diverse student body by delivering a student-centered education and using approaches that support equitable outcomes for all students.


• Provide excellent learning environments through in-person, online, and/or hybrid course modalities.

Minimum Qualifications

All faculty teaching undergraduate courses must meet one of the following minimum qualifications:

• A Master’s degree, or terminal degree (e.g., Ph. D., Ed.D., M.F.A., D.N.P., D.B.A.) in discipline, subfield or related interdisciplinary field in which they teach.


• A J.D. degree with expertise in the discipline, subfield, or related interdisciplinary field in which they teach.


• A Master’s degree, terminal degree (e.g., Ph.D., Ed.D, M.F.A., D.N.P.) or J. D. with e A Master’s degree, or terminal degree (e.g., Ph. D., Ed.D., M.F.A., D.N.P., D.B.A.) in discipline, subfield or related interdisciplinary field in which they teach.


• A J.D. degree with expertise in the discipline, subfield, or related interdisciplinary field in which they teach.


• A Master’s degree, terminal degree (e.g., Ph.D., Ed.D, M.F.A., D.N.P.) or J. D. with expertise in a different discipline or subfield in which they teach and at least 18 semester hour credits of graduate coursework in the discipline, subfield, or related interdisciplinary field in which they teach.


• A Master’s degree, terminal degree (e.g., Ph.D., Ed.D, M.F.A., D.N.P.), or J. D. with expertise in a different discipline or subfield in which they teach and at least 2 years of work experience directly related to the discipline, subfield, or related interdisciplinary field in which they teach.


• A Bachelor’s degree (e.g., B.A., B.S., B.S.N., B.F.A.) in the discipline, subfield, or related interdisciplinary field in which they teach, and at least 18 semester hour credits of graduate coursework or an equivalent amount of professional certification in the discipline or subfield in which they teach.


• A Bachelor’s degree (e.g., B.A., B.S., B.S.N., B.F.A.) in the discipline, subfield, or related interdisciplinary field in which they teach; and at least 2 years of work experience directly related to the discipline, subfield or related interdisciplinary field in which they teach or 1 year of work experience and discipline-specific certification. expertise in a different discipline or subfield in which they teach and at least 18 semester hour credits of graduate coursework in the discipline, subfield, or related interdisciplinary field in which they teach.


• A Master’s degree, terminal degree (e.g., Ph.D., Ed.D, M.F.A., D.N.P.), or J. D. with expertise in a different discipline or subfield in which they teach and at least 2 years of work experience directly related to the discipline, subfield, or related interdisciplinary field in which they teach.


• A Bachelor’s degree (e.g., B.A., B.S., B.S.N., B.F.A.) in the discipline, subfield, or related interdisciplinary field in which they teach, and at least 18 semester hour credits of graduate coursework or an equivalent amount of professional certification in the discipline or subfield in which they teach.


• A Bachelor’s degree (e.g., B.A., B.S., B.S.N., B.F.A.) in the discipline, subfield, or related interdisciplinary field in which they teach; and at least 2 years of work experience directly related to the discipline, subfield or related interdisciplinary field in which they teach or 1 year of work experience and discipline‑specific certification.

All faculty teaching graduate level courses must meet one of the following minimum qualifications:

• A terminal degree (e.g., Ph. D., Ed.D., M.F.A, D.N.P., D.B.A.) in the discipline, subfield or related interdisciplinary field in which they teach.


• A J.D. degree with expertise in the discipline, subfield, or related interdisciplinary field in which they teach.


• A Master’s degree in the discipline, subfield, or related interdisciplinary field in which they teach and at least 18 semester hour credits of terminal degree graduate coursework in the discipline, subfield, or related interdisciplinary field in which they teach.


• A Master’s degree in the discipline, subfield, or related interdisciplinary field in which they teach; and at least 2 years of work experience directly related to the discipline, subfield,

Please note: Filling of this position is dependent upon budget.

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Salary

$1,888.00 per credit

Qualified applicants are required to attach the following documents to their online application:

• Cover letter of interest addressing your qualifications for the position, as well as any potential courses you are interested in teaching.


• Current curriculum vita or resume.


• Transcripts - Valid unofficial copies of your transcript showing conferred/awarded date of your highest attained degree, with your name and the academic institution’s name/logo are required. If doctoral study is in progress at the time of application, submit the most recent transcript showing your course of study and progress to date. We are not able to accept copy/paste word documents with a list of courses/grades. If selected for hire, official original transcripts will be required.


• Additional materials may be requested at a later date.

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Posting Contact Name

Kevin Earl Thompson

Posting Contact Email

[e-mail]

Desired Start Date

08-17-2026

Position End Date

12-13-2026

Open Date

04-03-2026

Close Date

08-17-2026

Benefits Information

At Minnesota State, we have a GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! Our generous benefits include 11 paid Holidays, Vacation Time, Sick Time, six weeks of Paid Parental Leave, low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($250 - $1500), a Pension Plan, 457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options, pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and dependent care accounts, employer paid life insurance, short and long term disability, as well as professional development and a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents, etc. We promote the health and well-being of our employees and take work/life balance seriously.