Teaching Spec or Lecturer - KIN/SMGT (Continuous Post AY 26-27)

University of Minnesota; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 18,972 - 75,888; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan options

Flexible remote work opportunities

Job summary

A US educational institution seeks an Adjunct Instructor or Visiting Faculty to teach courses in Kinesiology, Sport Management, and Recreation for the 2026-2027 academic year. Applicants need a master’s or doctoral degree in a relevant field. Responsibilities include preparing course materials, grading, and responding to student inquiries. Compensation is $1,700 per credit taught, and the position primarily requires on-campus work with potential for remote adjustments as needed.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required for Teaching Specialist; doctoral/terminal degree for Lecturer.
• Experience in teaching higher education preferred.
• Ability to assess and evaluate student performance.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate courses in Kinesiology, Sport Management, Psychology.
• Prepare course content and grading materials.
• Respond to student inquiries via email.

Skills

Collaboration with diverse communities

Assessment and grading

Kinesiology knowledge

Recreation expertise

Sport Management knowledge

Education

Master’s degree in a relevant field

Doctoral/terminal degree

Job description

About the Job

Adjunct instructor or visiting faculty positions are appointed on a semester basis as Teaching Specialists or Lecturers. These temporary, non-tenured Academic Professional and Administrative (P&A) roles pay on a per-course basis and are contingent on course enrollment targets.

Responsibilities

• Teach an undergraduate course during the 2026‑2027 academic year in the areas of Kinesiology, Sport Management, and Recreation, Park and Leisure Studies.
• Prepare course content, assessments, and grading materials.
• Grade and submit student work, including exams, papers, and final projects.
• Respond to student inquiries via your UMN email account; evaluate student performance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Required: A master’s degree in a relevant field (Teaching Specialist) or a doctoral/terminal degree (Lecturer).
• Ability to collaborate effectively with diverse communities, backgrounds, and identities.
• Preferred: Experience teaching at the university level in Kinesiology, Recreation, or Sport Management.

Benefits and Compensation

Pay: $1,700 per credit taught, up to 4 credits maximum; compensation varies by education, qualifications, and experience. Retirement plan options are available for Civil Service, Faculty, Labor‑Represented, Professional & Administrative, and Temp Casual classifications. The position is based on campus; remote work may be permitted when appropriate and approved by your manager.

Employment Requirements

Background check required; eligibility to work is presumed. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.