Biology and Chemistry Online Short Term Teaching - UMC MST Division

Position

Short-term and/or temporary online Biology and Chemistry teaching position for the University of Minnesota – Crookston Campus's Math, Science, and Technology Department for the  academic year.

• Develop and teach courses
• Advise students regarding academic concerns and school-related organizations
• Provide service-related teaching duties
• Participate in decisions relating to policies, courses, and programs in which there is involvement
• Continuing personal growth within the profession, keep current with the field and broaden knowledge and expertise

Deliver high-quality instruction to undergraduate students in coursework in biology and chemistry. Assist in the development of department goals and objectives; advise students; support research and community outreach. Maintain strong ties to scholars in the field, enrich student experience and support student employment opportunities. The position requires regular office hours.

• Master’s Degree, preferably in the teaching discipline
• Or, Master’s Degree in another field, plus 18 graduate credits in the teaching discipline
• A terminal degree in the discipline or related area is preferred
• Professional and/or teaching experience related to assigned instructional responsibilities
• Candidates must be willing to demonstrate self-awareness, cultural competencies, and achievement in working with diverse student populations
• Excellent oral, written, interpersonal skills
• Ability to read, write, and understand English
• Candidates must be eligible to work within the United States

Pay Range: $1300-$1500 per credit based on experience, course, and enrollment.

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

Applications must be submitted online. To be considered, click the Apply button and follow the instructions. Attach a cover letter and resume. Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing the “My Job Applications” page and uploading documents in the “My Cover Letters and Attachments” section. This position will remain open until filled.

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Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment.

With a strong tradition of technology‑enhanced teaching and learning, the University of Minnesota Crookston (UMC) serves as the U's major outpost in Northwest Minnesota. UMC provides both experiential, career‑oriented degree programs as well as high‑quality online programs, while connecting its teaching, research, and outreach to rural economic development and service to the region and beyond. At the University of Minnesota, we are proud to be recognized by the Star Tribune as a Top Workplace for 2021, as well as by Forbes as Best Employers for Women and one of America’s Best Employers (2015, 2018, 2019, 2023), Best Employer for Diversity (2019, 2020), Best Employer for New Grads (2018, 2019), and Best Employer by State (2019, 2022).