Lecturer or Teaching Specialist: English

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Department of English in the College of Liberal Arts is accepting applications for lecturers or teaching specialists to teach courses that may occur in Fall 2026 (August 31, 2026 - January 13, 2027); or Spring 2027 (January 14, 2027 - May 30, 2027). The English Department occasionally needs lecturers or teaching specialists to teach courses that cannot be staffed by regular faculty members or graduate students.

This does not constitute a posting for vacancies but establishes a pool of instructors if such openings occur during the 2026/27 academic year. Applicants may be selected from this pool on an as‑needed basis throughout the academic year.

Teaching may be for day or evening courses, and primarily will be for in‑person instruction. Appointments may or may not be renewable based on need, funding, and performance. Courses are primarily introductory undergraduate courses.

• Prepare for and teach classes in ways that best help students to learn
• Create Canvas course sites and syllabi that conform to department and University policies
• Stay current regarding the professional body of knowledge in field of practice
• Hold regular office hours that are clearly announced in advance
• Respond to student needs and questions professionally and in a timely manner
• Evaluate student learning and assign grades
• Communicate instructor evaluation process to students
• Respond to department and University emails in a timely manner
• Follow all relevant University policies and procedures and participate in trainings, as required
• Participate in relevant departmental meetings
• Submit annual review materials

Required Qualifications:

• Ph.D. or an equivalent terminal degree in English or related field
• A minimum of two years college teaching experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Three years or more college teaching experience and a broad familiarity with English language, literature, and writing
• Preference is given to applicants with expertise in subject matter specific to a particular course.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in English or a closely related field
• A minimum of one year college teaching experience or three years of demonstrated successful professional experience in editing or publishing

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in English or a closely related field
• Two years or more college teaching experience and broad familiarity with English language, literature, and writing

The Department of English serves approximately 400 majors and thousands of University of Minnesota undergraduate students. The teaching, scholarship and other creative work of the English faculty covers a broad range that includes literature, language, creative writing, literacy and rhetorical studies, linguistics and cultural inquiry, as well as the theories and documents that inform and critique these disciplines. For additional information, please see our website at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Home to the arts, social sciences and humanities disciplines and programs, the College of Liberal Arts is the largest college in the University of Minnesota and comprises 31 academic departments, and over 20 interdisciplinary research centers and administrative/support units. CLA has over 1,300 faculty and staff spanning research, teaching, advising, outreach, and administrative functions. CLA units reside in over twenty buildings on the East Bank and West Bank of the Twin Cities campus.

CLA enrolls nearly 13,000 undergraduate students, over 40% of the undergraduate enrollment on the Twin Cities campus, 1,400 graduate students, and has an annual all‑funds budget of $290 million.

Pay Range: $1,750 per credit minimum; depending on education/qualifications/experience

Lecturers: Minimum of $1,750 per credit, depending on education, qualifications and experience

Teaching Specialists: Minimum of $1,750 per credit, depending on education, qualifications and experience

Time Appointment: 100% Appointment

Position Type: Faculty and P&A Staff

Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefit eligibility.

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