Lecturer

The School of Public Health occasionally needs to hire intermittent lecturers throughout the year to teach courses. This type of position is a temporary, non-tenured, Academic Professional and Administrative (P & A) position.

The School of Public Health (SPH) is committed to antiracism and anti-oppression and welcomes you to join us in our pursuit of building equity and driving justice. We particularly encourage applications from those who belong to groups that have been historically underrepresented in our School, including those who are American Indian, Black, Indigenous, and people of color, those with disabilities, veterans, and those from LGBTQIA+ communities.

Starting pay is dependent upon the selected candidate's relevant qualifications, experience, internal equity and assignment of duties and is paid on a per course basis and may include extra payments for tasks like course material development/updates.

Work arrangements: The University of Minnesota endorses a "Work.With Flexibility." approach and we offer a flexible work environment that meets the needs of our students, faculty, staff, and partners we serve.

Position Overview and Responsibilities:

• Develop course materials such as syllabi, lectures, activities, handouts, exams, assignments, and other teaching materials (40%).
• Deliver content and actively engage students in the classroom (40%).
• Grade student materials, which can include exams, papers, and final projects, and submit final grades (10%).
• Provide feedback to students and respond to student inquiries via email, phone, or through virtual or in person meetings (10%).
• These effort percentages may be adjusted as needed.

This does not constitute a posting for vacancies, but establishes a pool of applicants should openings occur throughout the year. Applicants will be selected from this pool on an as-needed basis. Appointments are based on need, funding, and performance.

Applications will not be acknowledged, but will be reviewed when such openings occur throughout the academic year.

Required:

Degree expected of faculty in department or substantial professional recognition in the field is required. Professional and/or teaching experience related to assigned instructional responsibilities may be required.

The School of Public Health at the University of Minnesota is a nationally ranked top 10 institution. Our school offers a superior array of advanced degrees and is home to numerous world-renowned research and training centers. Through excellence in education, research, and community engagement, the University of Minnesota School of Public Health advances health - from scientific discovery to public impact - by enhancing population health and preventing disease in the United States and globally. The school has 21 master's degree programs, 6 minors, over 130 faculty members and 1,256 current students.

Pay Range: $1750 - $3025 per credit; depending on candidate's relevant qualifications, experience, internal equity and assignment of duties and may include extra payments for tasks like course material development/updates.

Retirement plan options are available for Civil Service, Faculty, Labor-Represented, Professional & Administrative, and Temp Casual classifications. Learn more about retirement plans.

Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will be given the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume.

Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your "My Job Applications" page and uploading documents in the "My Cover Letters and Attachments" section.

To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail employ@umn.edu or call (612) 624-8647.

The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.

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

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment.

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC)

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC), is among the largest public research universities in the country, offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional students a multitude of opportunities for study and research. Located at the heart of one of the nation's most vibrant, diverse metropolitan communities, students on the campuses in Minneapolis and St. Paul benefit from extensive partnerships with world-renowned health centers, international corporations, government agencies, and arts, nonprofit, and public service organizations.

At the University of Minnesota, we are proud to be recognized by the Star Tribune as a Top Workplace for 2021, as well as by Forbes as Best Employers for Women and one of America's Best Employers (2015, 2018, 2019, 2023), Best Employer for Diversity (2019, 2020), Best Employer for New Grads (2018, 2019), and Best Employer by State (2019, 2022).