Adjunct Teaching Specialist​/Lecturer Continuous

About the Job

The Department of Family Social Science is hiring an Adjunct Teaching Specialist or Adjunct Lecturer position. This is a temporary, non-tenured, Academic Professional and Administrative (P&A) position as a Teaching Specialist or Lecturer, paid on a per-course basis. Applications are reviewed as openings occur, and individual applicants are invited to interview when their skills or areas of expertise match an opening.

This posting is designed to establish a pool of instructors.

Applications will not be acknowledged but will be reviewed when such openings occur throughout the academic year.

The individual hired will be appointed to a Fall, Spring, Summer, or full year part-time Teaching Specialist or Lecturer during academic year 2026-27.

The University of Minnesota encourages a healthy work life balance for employees. CEHD is committed to an excellent employee experience, offering a flexible work environment that meets the needs of students, staff, faculty, and the communities we serve. Flexible work arrangements may include flexibility in schedule and/or work location. Please note that 100% remote work requires approval prior to offer.

Teaching (90%)

• Attend class meetings and deliver course content.
• Evaluate student performance and submit grading.
• Respond to student inquiries and meet with students.

Course Preparation (10%)

• Complete orientation and training.
• Meet with appropriate faculty and gather information as needed.
• Develop course content and syllabus.
• Prepare course materials.

• An earned MA in Education, or a closely related field is required for appointment as a Teaching Specialist.
• An earned doctorate in Education or a closely related field is required for appointment as a Lecturer.
• Evidence of attention to diverse identities in teaching or professional experience, and the commitment to support the University’s work in diversity, equity, and inclusion.

• Demonstrated excellence in teaching at a university level.

The Department of Family Social Science (FSoS) prepares students to use research to discover and apply knowledge, build interpersonal communication skills, and develop personally and professionally. Considered one of the premier family departments in the United States and globally, our history reaches back to the very first classes taught at the University of Minnesota in 1884. We are leaders in community-based participatory research to develop community-based programs and educational models.

We are dedicated to increasing equity, diversity, and inclusion across our academic programs, within our faculty, and in teaching and learning, research, outreach and engagement, and clinical practice.

Pay Range:
The salary for this position is $2,500 per credit; pay is determined based on per credit rate structure and depending on education, qualification, experience and specific job duties.

Time Appointment: 25%

Position Type:
Academic Professional and Administrative

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

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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.