FWCB Teaching Specialist

About the Job

This position is intermittent for Spring Term 2024 only. The position will be in place for the duration of Spring Term, 2025; 1/8/2025 – 5/25/2025.

Teaching Specialists provide classroom teaching for courses that supplement the faculty 

offerings and/or expertise of the faculty. The teaching specialist also provides a source of 

classroom substitute instruction. The title may be used for credit and non-credit courses, 

workshops, seminars and conferences. It is not normally expected that persons in this 

classification would be expected to fulfill the other missions of the University. Service to the

unit, college, or campus may be expected.

Responsibilities:

Develop and teach courses 

Advise students with regard to academic concerns and school-related organizations

Qualifications

Masters Degree required.

The appointee is not required to have the same credentials expected of faculty, but must have demonstrated competence to teach the course material specific fo Fisheries, Wildlife and Conservation Biology curriculum. Professional and/or teaching experience related to assigned instructional responsibilities may be required. 

Pay and Benefits

Pay Range: First time intermittent teaching specialists will be paid $3k per credit taught; returning intermittent teaching specialists will be paid $3,500 per credit taught ; 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.

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. This position requires that you attach a CV, and a list of references.

Multiple positions will be hired through this posting, and the posting will remain open until all spring term teaching needs are filled.

To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail employ@umn.edu or call (612) 624-8647.

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.

At the University of Minnesota, we are proud to be recognized by the Star Tribune as a Top Workplace for 2021, as well as by Forbes as Best Employers for Women and one of America’s Best Employers (2015, 2018, 2019, 2023), Best Employer for Diversity (2019, 2020), Best Employer for New Grads (2018, 2019), and Best Employer by State (2019, 2022).

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