Senior Lecturer / Lecturer / Senior Teaching Specialist / Teaching Specialist

About the Job

This position is part-time and will support the teaching mission of the Supply Chain and Operations Department. Courses taught could include the following at both the undergraduate and graduate levels: Project Management; Service Management; Introduction to Operations Management; Supply Chain Planning and Control, Supply Chain and Operations Strategy; Technology in the Supply Chain; Business Statistics; Sourcing; Quality Management and Six Sigma; Lean, etc. Courses are offered during the day as well as evenings and Saturdays. Duties and responsibilities include course material preparation (i.e., syllabus, handouts, homework assignments, quizzes, exams, etc.); textbook selection, course delivery, evaluation of students, record keeping, management/supervision of teaching assistants, office hours, etc. 

Qualifications

Teaching Specialist – Bachelor’s degree plus 3 years teaching experience in a closely related field.

Senior Teaching Specialist – Bachelor’s degree plus 6-8 years teaching experience in a closely related industry and/or academic field, of which 4 or more years must be formal teaching.

Lecturer – Terminal degree OR Master’s degree plus 5 years of related industry and/or academic experience.

Senior Lecturer – Terminal degree plus 10 years of related industry and/or academic experience OR Master’s degree plus 15 years of related industry and/or academic experience. Previous college-level teaching is preferred.

About the Department

The Supply Chain and Operations Department consists of 12 faculty members committed to excellence in the full range of academic responsibilities within Supply Chain and Operations. The teaching mission of the department includes undergraduate, graduate, and executive education.

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 conplete an online application for the position and attach a required cover letter and resume.

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To request an accommodation during the application process, please email [email protected] 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.

Please note: All employees at the University of Minnesota are required to report complete vaccination against COVID-19 or submit documentation requesting a medical or religious exemption on their first day of employment. To learn more, please visit the University’s COVID-19 Response webpage.

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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