History of Medicine Teaching Fellow

About the Job

This is a one-year replacement teaching position for academic year . The appointee will be expected to teach three courses, plus directed studies, Medical School electives and lectures. The successful candidate will teach two existing upper-level undergraduate courses, “Technology and Medicine” and “Women, Health, and History.” The third course will be determined in consultation with the Program. The appointee will be an active member of the Graduate Program in the History of Science, Technology, and Medicine (HSTM) and may work with HSTM graduate students.

Appointments in the Program in the History of Medicine are for 12 months, consistent with the Medical School calendar, with the position to run from Aug. 24, 2026 to Aug. 23, 2027.

This position is based on campus. Per UMN policy, work may be done remotely when appropriate and approved by your manager. All UMN employees are expected to follow applicable public health and safety procedures.

Areas of Specialization:
History of 19th and/or 20th century Western medicine broadly construed, with capacity for teaching courses related to women/gender and health history and the history of technology and medicine.

Areas of Competence:
Ability to teach undergraduate courses in the history of 19th‑and 20th‑century medicine. Candidates will be assessed according to overall academic preparation in the history of medicine, the relevance of their research to the Program in the History of Medicine’s academic priorities and the field of inquiry, evidence of commitment to teaching, and skills as a teacher.

• Prepare instructional materials (some materials will be provided)
• Administer all aspects of the lecture-portion of the course and finalize the syllabus
• Deliver regular, in-person, active learning class meetings (lectures)
• Develop and maintain the course Canvas page
• Create meaningful in-class learning experiences
• Create formative and summative assessments
• Grade student work

• PhD in history of medicine or a related field at time of application.

• Teaching experience; track record of research presentation and/or publication.

Pay Range: $70,000–$85,000 annually; 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.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree‑seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program
• Low‑cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• University HSA contributions
• Disability and employer‑paid life insurance
• Employee wellbeing program
• Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity
• Financial counseling services
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost
• Employee Transit Pass with free or reduced rates in the Twin Cities metro area

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