Teaching Specialist/Lecturer FY 27 Continuous Recruitment (ICD)

The Institute of Child Development, College of Education and Human Development, continually accepts resumes for teaching positions that may open up during the academic year or summer session. Applications are reviewed as openings occur, and individual applicants are invited to interview when their skills or areas of expertise match a specific opening. Typically, these appointments are made semester by semester and employment is contingent on the course meeting its enrollment target. This posting is designed to establish a "pool" of instructors. Applicants will be selected from this pool on an as-needed basis throughout the academic year. Applications will not be acknowledged but will be reviewed when such openings occur throughout the academic year.

These are temporary, non-tenured, Academic Professional and Administrative (P&A) positions as Teaching Specialist or Lecturer, paid on a per course basis for the Institute of Child Development-Department of Child Psychology (CPsy) at the University of Minnesota. Coursework and research activities focus primarily on the central cognitive, social, emotional, and psychological processes that underlie the development of infants, children, and youth.

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

Job Responsibilities:

Teaching/Instruction (90%)

• Teach assigned in-person or online course at an undergraduate or graduate level on course topics such as: infant/adolescent development, cognitive development, language development, social and emotional development, disabilities and development, etc.
• Prepare course materials including syllabus.
• Attend all class meetings.
• Grade student materials including exams, papers, presentations, and final exams.
• Submit grades.
• Other duties as assigned.

Student Advising (10%)

• Respond to student inquires via email, phone, or in person.
• Be available for scheduled office hours.

Required Qualifications:

• Master's degree relevant to the teaching assignment required for appointment as Teaching Specialist (job code 9754).
• Doctorate or terminal degree relevant to the teaching assignment required for appointment as Lecturer (job code 9753).
• Ability to collaborate effectively with people from a variety of communities, backgrounds, and identities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous teaching experience.

This appointment is with the Institute of Child Development at the University of Minnesota. The institute has long been a premier center for scholarship, teaching, and outreach devoted to the understanding and fostering of child development. Coursework and research activities focus primarily on the central cognitive, social, emotional, and psychological processes that underlie the development of infants, children, adolescents, and youth. Founded in 1925, the Institute is one of the oldest departments studying children's development in the United States. From its inception, a key tenet of the department has been to "give away" child psychology. This philosophy has created an environment rich with collaborations, new ideas, and exciting interdisciplinary work.

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Pay Range: $3275 - $3775 per credit; 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.

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 or CV.

This position will remain open until filled.

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