Lecturer​/Teaching Specialist - Institute Global Studies

About The Job

The Institute for Global Studies (IGS) in the College of Liberal Arts at the University of Minnesota occasionally needs part‑time teaching specialists and/or lecturers to teach undergraduate courses that cannot be taught by regular faculty. These Instructional Appointments are temporary (one semester or one academic year) and typically teach no more than one three‑credit course per semester. Courses may belong to the Global Studies, Asian American Studies, Religious Studies programs, or other academic programs supported by IGS.

IGS also hires part‑time and short‑term teaching specialists and/or lecturers in the summer months and throughout the year to teach short courses and facilitate workshops, conferences, and symposia. These Supplementary Appointments are usually non‑credit bearing and may last from a few weeks to several months.

Teaching specialists and lecturers serve as instructors of record: they prepare and conduct classes, hold office hours, evaluate student performance, submit grades, respond to student and department inquiries, and submit student evaluations of instruction.

They also participate in meetings, programs, orientations; complete required training; maintain professional development; and stay current in the field of instruction.

Additional duties may include supervising and mentoring graduate teaching assistants, coordinating student internship placements, monitoring academic progress, and maintaining community partnerships, where required.

Specialists hired to facilitate workshops, conferences, and symposia consult with IGS coordinators on program goals, develop and coordinate content, lead and facilitate educational offerings, and support reporting requirements.

• Master’s degree in Global Studies, Asian American Studies, Religious Studies, or a related social sciences/humanities discipline; and demonstrated successful teaching or facilitation at a four‑year college or university.

• Ph.D. or equivalent terminal degree in a related field; and at least three years of full‑time teaching or facilitation experience at a four‑year college or university.

In exceptional circumstances IGS may consider candidates with a bachelor’s degree who possess significant professional experience or cultural expertise relevant to the subject matter.

IGS connects students, scholars, and communities dedicated to social justice, understanding, and transforming our globalized world by creating an interdisciplinary and collaborative environment.

• Asian American Studies Program
• Center for Austrian Studies
• Center for German and European Studies
• Global Studies Program
• Center for Holocaust and Genocide Studies
• Immigration History Research Center
• Human Rights Program
• Center for Premodern Studies
• Center for Race, Indigeneity, Disability, Gender and Sexuality Studies
• Religious Studies Program
• National Resource Center – International Studies
• National Resource Center – African Studies
• Foreign Language and Area Studies Fellowships Program

Instructional Appointments: $2,652 to $3,605 per credit ($7,956 to $10,815 per 3‑credit course), depending on education, qualifications, and experience.

Supplementary Appointments:

• Up to $1,000 for a lecture or one‑day symposium;
• Up to $3,000 for a week‑long workshop or institute;
• $2,000–$6,000 for course redesign and curriculum development projects.

Retirement plan options are available for applicable classifications. Compensation reflects individual credentials and experience while maintaining equity and fairness.

The University of Minnesota recognizes and values diversity and inclusion. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds. Equal access is provided 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.

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