UMD Geography Continuous Search Instructor​/Assistant Professor

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  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.

• 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

• 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 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.

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

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