Teaching Specialist-Sexual Health Programs 2025-2026

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 69,464 - 83,204; Part time

Job summary

A prominent education institution in Minneapolis is looking for community faculty to teach in their Master of Professional Studies in Sexual Health. The role requires a Master's degree, with at least 7 years of relevant experience or previous teaching experience. The ideal candidate should demonstrate a commitment to inclusive excellence and have strong communication skills. Compensation is $2,280 per credit for courses, with additional retirement plan options available.

Qualifications

• 7 years of professional experience in a related field or 3 semesters of teaching experience.
• Demonstrated commitment to a diverse community in a professional setting.
• Experience teaching at the graduate level preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned courses effectively and manage course-related student inquiries.
• Collaborate with program staff to address student-related situations.
• Keep current with research findings and ethical practices in mental health.

Skills

Inclusive excellence

Communication skills

Mentoring diverse groups

Education

Master's degree

PhD or equivalent terminal degree

Job description

About the Job

We are interested in building a diverse group of community faculty with experience in sexual and gender health, sex therapy, sexual health education, and human sexuality who are passionate about educating future leaders in the sexual health field. The College of Continuing and Professional Studies (CCAPS) seeks candidates as community faculty for the online Master of Professional Studies in Sexual Health and its affiliated graduate certificates in Advanced Sexual Health Education, Sex Therapy, Transgender and Gender Diverse Health, and Human Sexuality.

The Sexual Health programs are professional, graduate‑level credentials which focus on preparing students with a comprehensive and intersectional bio‑psycho‑social perspective to support their individual goals as future sexuality educators, therapists, or advocates, or to complement their current careers in the health, education, and the helping professions. We particularly welcome applications from individuals who are AASECT certified Sexuality Educators, Sexuality Counselors, and/or Sex Therapists, and/or AASECT approved Supervisors in those areas.

Teaching Specialists report to the Director of Graduate Programs in CCAPS, and typically teach one to two courses during the academic year. Courses are typically offered online, asynchronous, in 7 or 14 week sessions. Some synchronous meetings with students may be required throughout the term.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• Use industry and content expertise and keep current with research findings, workforce trends, professional ethics and policies related to culturally sensitive mental health and substance use counseling best practices 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.
• Must be able to teach at scheduled class times, including evening and weekends and respond to course related student inquiries within 48 hours.
• Proven ability to work successfully with diverse groups of people.

Qualifications

Required

• Master's degree
• 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.

***Please note that this position is NOT eligible for sponsorship***

Pay and Benefits

Pay Range: 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.