UMD Geography Continuous Search Instructor/Assistant Professor 2026-2027

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 45,371 - 60,495; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan options

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Duluth, Minnesota, is seeking temporary instructors or assistant professors for undergraduate programs for the 2026-2027 academic year. This part-time position requires a minimum of a Master’s degree and at least one year of relevant teaching experience. Instructors will develop and teach courses and maintain positive evaluations. The pay range is $45,371-$60,495, contingent on education and experience, with available retirement benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Master’s degree required at time of application.
• One year of relevant teaching experience at a college level.
• Ability to develop and deliver a curriculum effectively.

Responsibilities

• Develop and teach courses.
• Hold office hours to assist students.
• Maintain a positive student teaching evaluation.

Skills

Curriculum development

Communication skills

Teaching experience

Organizational skills

Cultural competence

Education

Master’s degree in relevant field

Job description

About the Job

The Program in Geography at the University of Minnesota Duluth (UMD) seeks to add to its pool of temporary instructors and/or assistant professors to teach in its undergraduate programs on a part-time basis for the 2026-2027 academic year. Term contracts only, positions contingent on funding. Appointments may include day classes, night classes, online classes, and/or hybrid classes. Being a member of the pool does not ensure a contract will be offered; course offerings, and therefore teaching appointments, vary with demand and available funding.

Responsibilities

• Develop and teach courses
• Hold office hours to assist students taking these courses
• Demonstrate high command of subject matter
• Have well organized course plans and deliver courses clearly to students
• Maintain a consistent and positive student teaching evaluation record

Qualifications

• A minimum of a Master’s degree from an accredited university in a relevant field at time of application
• One year of relevant teaching experience at a college level (TA experience acceptable)
• Ability to develop and deliver curriculum
• Demonstrated experience working effectively with diverse groups in educational settings
• Evidence of outstanding oral and written communication skills

Pay and Benefits

Pay Range: $45,371-$60,495, depending on education/qualifications/experience.

Retirement plan options are available for Civil Service, Faculty, Labor‑Represented, Professional & Administrative, and Temp Casual classifications.

Employment Requirements

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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: http://diversity.umn.edu