Temporary Undergraduate Lecturer – Social Sciences

University of Minnesota; Morris (MN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Minnesota’s Morris Campus invites applications for Lecturers/Assistant Professors or Teaching Specialists to teach undergraduate courses during the 2026-27 academic year (Aug 17, 2026 – May 16, 2027) in Anthropology, Economics, History, Management, Political Science, Psychology, or Sociology. Candidates may hold a Ph.D.

or terminal degree (Lecturer/Assistant Professor) or an MA/MS/BA/BS (Teaching Specialists); a master's degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• Required/Preferred Qualifications: Ph.D. or terminal degree for Lecturer/Assistant Professor; MA/MS or BA/BS for Teaching Specialists, masters preferred.
• Candidate must have academic preparation appropriate to the specialized teaching field.
• Though clear emphasis is on successful teaching, consideration will be given to scholarly attainment or other professional recognition or distinction in the teaching field.

Responsibilities

• The primary responsibility will be teaching undergraduate courses.
• Some service and research activity may be expected.
• Teach in Anthropology, Economics, History, Management, Political Science, Psychology, or Sociology as needed.

Education

Ph.D. or terminal degree for Lecturer/Assistant Professor

MA/MS or BA/BS for Teaching Specialists

Masters preferred

Academic preparation appropriate to the specialized teaching field

Job description

The University of Minnesota’s Morris Campus invites applications for Lecturers/Assistant Professors or Teaching Specialists to teach undergraduate courses during the 2026-27 academic year (Aug 17, 2026 – May 16, 2027) in Anthropology, Economics, History, Management, Political Science, Psychology, or Sociology. Candidates may hold a Ph.D.

or terminal degree (Lecturer/Assistant Professor) or an MA/MS/BA/BS (Teaching Specialists); a master's degree is preferred.