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 early childhood topic areas, such as infant mental health, bridging early childhood education and infant mental health, relationship‑based teaching, working with parents with 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 be reviewed when such openings occur throughout the academic year.

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

Teaching (85%)

• Deliver course content via Canvas, an online learning platform. Course delivery and facilitation includes conducting real‑time chat sessions via Canvas or conference calls, monitoring and responding to online discussion forums, and the possibility of recording voice and/or video to accompany weekly PowerPoint modules.
• Work in a timely fashion with an online course manager to update the syllabus and provide any updated course materials and links as needed.
• Evaluate student performance.
• Grade student materials, including exams, papers and final projects.
• Submit grades.
• Respond to student inquiries on a timely basis and consult with students as necessary.
• Provide required information to CEED staff and follow up with students as needed following the final week of course.

Course Preparation (15%)

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

Required Qualifications:

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

Preferred Qualifications:

• 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.

Twin Cities

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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.