Teaching Specialist

About the Job

This is a standing posting to remain open throughout the  academic year.

This posting is not regularly monitored for applications.

Applicants will be contacted by the department if they are being considered for an open position.

Appointments may be full-time or part-time and may be limited to one semester.

Teaching Specialists in Chemistry are hired to teach chemistry laboratory courses, most frequently to supplement our roster of part-time teaching assistants. This job class is used when recent UMN graduates no longer have student status, but are still available and interested in working part-time.

Commonly a 50% position responsible for two laboratory sections of 25-30 students each, which each meet once per week for three hours. Duties also include responsibilities outside the laboratory, including grading lab reports, office hours for their own students and and time spend in the walk-in tutor facility for all students.

Teaching Specialists provide laboratory teaching for courses that supplement the faculty offerings and/or expertise of the faculty in for-credit courses.

H-1B sponsorship may be provided to those who currently hold a valid visa and are present in the United States. Updated on 8/10/26

Qualifications

A PhD or MS degree in Chemistry is preferred, but qualified applicants with a BS or BA degree in Chemistry are also considered.

About the Department

The Department of Chemistry at the University of Minnesota (UMN) provides a world-class education through classroom teaching and cutting-edge research. As a central, core discipline in science and engineering, chemistry is critical for solving society's most important problems and making significant positive impacts on human health, energy, and the environment. The UMN Department of Chemistry has been a national and international leader throughout its history.

A wide range of companies and academic institutions from across the world hire our graduates and collaborate with us on research. Department of Chemistry alumni have enormous societal impact as academicians, K-12 teachers, scientists and managers in industrial and government laboratories, lawyers, public policy advocates, entrepreneurs, and in a diverse array of other fields.

Pay and Benefits

Pay Range: $57,780 - $71,636 annually, for full-time, determined by appointment percentage

Position Type:
Faculty and P&A Staff

Positions offered vary between 25-100% time.

Time Appointment Category: 50% - 100% Appointment (Benefits-Eligible)

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

* Medical, dental, and pharmacy plans

* Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts

* University HSA contributions

* Disability and life insurance

* Employee wellbeing program

* Retirement plans

* Financial counseling services

* Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost

Additional Benefits for 75% - 100% Appointments:

* Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program

* Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity

* Employee Transit Pass with free or reduced rates in the Twin Cities metro area

* Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution

* Employer-paid life insurance

Time Appointment Category: 0-50% (No Benefits)

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

How To Apply

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.

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