Lecturer/ Teaching Specialist
Company: University of Minnesota
Location: Saint Paul
Posted on: January 23, 2023
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Job Description:
Apply for JobJob ID329963
LocationTwin Cities
Job FamilyEducation-General
Full/Part TimePart-Time
Regular/TemporaryRegular
Job Code9753
Employee ClassAcad Prof and Admin
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Position Overview: The Department of Family Social Science
occasionally needs teaching specialists or lecturers to teach
courses that cannot be staffed by regular faculty. These may
include online, day and evening, undergraduate and graduate
courses. Positions are typically for one semester (4 months) but
may be for the full academic year (9 months). Position title and
salary vary according to qualifications of candidate and available
funding. Family Social Science continually accepts resumes for
teaching positions that may open up during the academic year or
summer sessions. Applications are reviewed as openings occur, and
individual applicants are invited to interview when their skills or
areas of expertise match an opening. These are temporary,
non-tenured, Academic Professional and Administrative (P&A)
positions as Teaching Specialist and Lecturer, paid on a per course
basis. Typically these appointments are made semester by semester
or in the summer, and employment is contingent on the course
meeting its enrollment target. This posting and process is designed
to establish a pool of instructors. Applications will not be
individually acknowledged, but will be reviewed when such openings
occur throughout the year Possible 2020-2021 courses are: FSoS 1201
- Human Development In Families FSoS 1461 - Presentations at Work:
Families, Communities, Nonprofits and Schools FSoS 3102 - Family
Systems and Diversity FSoS 3426 - Alcohol and Drugs: Families and
Culture FSoS 4104 - Family Psychology FSoS 4155 - Parent Child
RelationshipsJob Responsibilities:
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About the Department
Department Overview: The Department of Family Social Science is a
multidisciplinary department in which faculty and students use the
knowledge and methods of the social sciences to examine the family
as a system as it interacts with the environment. Through the
activities of teaching, discovery, and engagement, faculty and
students address a wide range of social and economic issues
affecting families locally, nationally, and globally. The ultimate
goal of this work is to enhance the lives of individuals and
families. Work is organized around four departmental themes:
families and economic well-being, families and health, families and
diversity, and relationships and development across the lifespan.
The department offers both undergraduate and graduate (masters and
Ph. D.) degrees. Please visit our website at
http://www.cehd.umn.edu/fsos/. College Overview:The College of
Education and Human Development (CEHD) is a world leader in
discovering, creating, sharing, and applying principles and
practices of multiculturalism and multidisciplinary scholarship to
advance teaching and learning and to enhance the psychological,
physical, and social development of children, youth, and adults
across the lifespan in families, organizations, and communities.
CEHD is the third largest college at the University of Minnesota,
houses eight departments with nine undergraduate majors, over 30
graduate degree programs, and 25 centers and institutes. We are
committed to diversity in our students, faculty and staff; 41.3% of
our new first year students are students of color and more than 312
of our international students represent over 58 different
countries. FFI: http://www.cehd.umn.edu/about/default.htmlCEHD and
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.
How To Apply
Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this
position, please click the Apply button and follow the
instructions. You will have the opportunity to complete an online
application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume.
Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing
your "My Job Applications" page and uploading documents in the "My
Cover Letters and Attachments" section. A list of references and
cover letter are required.This position will remain open until
filled.*To request an accommodation during the application process,
please e-mail employ@umn.edu or call (612) 624-UOHR (8647).
Diversity
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.
Employment Requirements
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.
About the U of M
The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC)The University of
Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC), is among the largest public research
universities in the country, offering undergraduate, graduate, and
professional students a multitude of opportunities for study and
research. Located at the heart of one of the nation's most vibrant,
diverse metropolitan communities, students on the campuses in
Minneapolis and St. Paul benefit from extensive partnerships with
world-renowned health centers, international corporations,
government agencies, and arts, nonprofit, and public service
organizations.
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