Healthcare Management Teaching Specialist(s) - Continuous Posting 2026-2027

About the Job

Are you ready to embark on a transformative journey in healthcare leadership education? Join us as an adjunct faculty member (Teaching Specialist) in the exciting and growing field of Healthcare Management. In this role, you won't just teach – you'll inspire, guide, and mentor the health care leaders of tomorrow!

The Healthcare Management undergraduate program in the College of Continuing and Professional Studies (CCAPS) at the University of Minnesota continually accepts resumés for teaching positions that may open up during the academic year or summer session. Applications are reviewed as openings occur, and individuals are invited to interview when their skills or areas of expertise match a specific offering.

These temporary, non-tenured Teaching Specialist positions are paid on a per-class basis.

*Please note, we are not offering H-1B or Green Card sponsorship for this position.

This position offers the possibility of flexible work arrangements, as many of our courses are taught in a hybrid or online format. Faculty have the unique opportunity to help shape and be responsible for the student experience.

Work for a phenomenal team and College that’s student centered!

Duties

• Prepare and provide instruction that reflects appropriate learning objectives
• Use formative and summative assessment techniques to improve learning and teaching
• Create classroom materials that support the goals of the course
• Maintain communication with course committee instructors and participate in instructional discussions
• Remain up to date on technology and multimodal methods of teaching with technology
• Maintain accurate records of student work and attendance
• Attend professional development opportunities
• Aid in the development of discipline-specific student learning outcome objectives
• Prepare, assist, or update content and materials used in course design, including course syllabi, assignments, and assessments.

Qualifications

• A demonstrative skill and commitment to creating an inclusive environment that serves a diverse community of learners in a professional setting.
• A masters degree in a field closely related to health services management / health care delivery systems.
• Ten or more years of health care industry professional experience covering the breadth and concepts of the course content.

PREFERRED:

• Teaching experience in higher education.

DESIRED:

• Ph.D. or terminal degree in a field closely related to health care delivery systems or in adult higher education.
• Teaching experience in higher education that includes online courses.
• A demonstrated understanding of pedagogy that blends theoretical concepts and professional applications.

About the Department

This faculty position is responsible for University of Minnesota course instruction as employed by Undergraduate Applied and Professional Studies (uAPS) in the College of Continuing and Professional Studies (CCAPS) in the Healthcare Management (HM) degree program.

HM Teaching Specialists report to the director of graduate programs and are typically employed on a semester-by-semester basis to teach at least twice in an academic year. The program offers faculty development opportunities in a collaborative, inclusive, and supportive academic community.

Please visit the University catalog to view the variety of HM course offerings to enable matching of content and instructor background: https://umtc.catalog.prod.coursedog.com/programs/231724618

Pay and Benefits

Pay Range: The salary for all new instructors (Teaching Specialists) is $2,437 per credit.

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.

Please address all required qualifications in either your cover letter or CV/resume to be considered for the position. Submit a letter of application (cover letter), resume, and the names, telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses of three current professional references.

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 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.