Healthcare Management Teaching Specialist; s; Continuous

About the Job

Are you ready to embark on a transformative journey in healthcare leadership education? Join us as an adjunct faculty member (Teaching Specialist) in the growing field of Healthcare Management. In this role, you will inspire, guide, and mentor the health care leaders of tomorrow. The Healthcare Management undergraduate program in the College of Continuing and Professional Studies (CCAPS) at the University of Minnesota continually accepts resumes for teaching positions that may open during the academic year or summer session.

Applications are reviewed as openings occur, and individuals are invited to interview when their skills or areas of expertise match a specific offering. These temporary, non‑tenured Teaching Specialist positions are paid on a per‑class basis.

Our Healthcare Management (HM) program boasts one of the most diverse student populations on the Twin Cities campus. Adjunct teaching specialists are industry leaders who teach from experience, draw from real‑life case studies, and partner with teaching experts using state‑of‑the‑art, multimodal teaching methods and technology. Teaching specialists deliver well‑structured lectures and interactive sessions that engage students in multicultural, diverse, and inclusive educational experiences that prepare them for success in the field of health services management.

Courses are offered in a blended format: in‑person, online, and hybrid.

We do not offer H‑1B or Green Card sponsorship for this position.

This position offers the possibility of flexible work arrangements, as many courses are taught in a hybrid or online format. Faculty have the unique opportunity to shape and be responsible for the student experience.

• A demonstrative skill and commitment to creating an inclusive environment that serves a diverse community of learners in a professional setting.
• A master’s degree in a field closely related to health services management / health care delivery systems.
• Ten or more years of health care industry professional experience covering the breadth and concepts of the course content.

• Teaching experience in higher education.

• Ph.D. or terminal degree in a field closely related to health care delivery systems or in adult higher education.
• Teaching experience in higher education that includes online courses.
• A demonstrated understanding of pedagogy that blends theoretical concepts and professional applications.

Pay Range:
The salary for all new instructors (Teaching Specialists) is $2,437 per credit.

Retirement plan options are available for Civil Service, Faculty, Labor‑Represented, Professional & Administrative, and Temp Casual classifications. https://umn.edu/retirement-plans

The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds. The University of Minnesota provides equal access 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.

To learn more about diversity at the U: http://diversity.umn.edu.