Teaching Specialist​/Lecturer FY ; CEED

About the Job

The Center for Early Education & Development (CEED), College of Education and Human Development, continually accepts resumes for online teaching positions that may become available during the academic year or summer sessions. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, teaching undergraduate and graduate level courses for individuals who seek professional development in a variety of early childhood topic areas, such as introduction to infant mental health, bridging early childhood education and infant mental health, relationship‑based teaching, working with parents possessing special considerations, infant through preschool movement, premature babies, supporting infant and parent relationships, pregnancy and birth.

These are temporary, non‑tenured Academic Professional and Administrative (P&A) positions, paid on a per‑course basis, and appointed as either Teaching Specialist (BA or MA) or Lecturer (PhD). Typically, these appointments are arranged semester by semester and employment is contingent upon the course meeting its enrollment target. This posting is designed to establish a pool of instructors. Applications will not be acknowledged until openings occur throughout the academic year.

This position is based on campus. Per UMN policy, work may be performed remotely when appropriate and approved by your manager. Please note that 100% remote work requires approval prior to offer.

• Deliver course content via Canvas, an online learning platform.
• Facilitate real‑time chat sessions and monitor online discussion forums.
• Record voice and/or video to accompany weekly PowerPoint modules, if desired.
• Work in a timely fashion with the online course manager to update the syllabus and provide any updated course materials and links on an as‑needed basis.
• Evaluate student performance and grade student materials, including exams, papers and final projects.
• Submit grades and respond to student inquiries promptly and consult with students as necessary.
• Provide required information to CEED staff and follow up with students as needed following the final week of the course.

• Complete orientation and training to subject matter.
• Meet with appropriate faculty and staff and gather information as needed.

• Master's Degree and experience relevant to the teaching assignment required for appointment as Teaching Specialist.
• Doctorate or terminal degree and experience for an appointment as Lecturer.
• Extensive knowledge of course content area.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with people from a variety of communities, backgrounds, and identities.

• Capacity to work cooperatively with others within the center, college, and university.
• Strong record of teaching, training, coaching, or mentoring.
• Experience with online instruction.
• Strong understanding of curriculum concepts and processes.

Pay Range: $3,275 - $3,775 per credit depending on education, qualifications, experience.

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

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.