Lecturer

About the role

The Department of Curriculum & Instruction is hiring Adjunct Teaching Specialists or Adjunct Lecturers for the Curriculum and Instruction Program. This is a temporary, non-tenured, part-time position paid on a per-course basis. Applications are reviewed as openings occur, and candidates are invited to interview when their skills match an opening. This posting establishes a pool of instructors for appointments during the 2026-27 academic year (Fall, Spring, Summer, or full year). The position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

The University of Minnesota encourages a healthy work-life balance and offers a flexible work environment, which may include schedule and location flexibility. Note that 100% remote work requires prior approval.

Responsibilities

• Teaching (90%)
  • Attend class meetings and deliver course content.
  • Evaluate student performance and submit grading.
  • Respond to student inquiries and meet with students.
• Course Preparation (10%)
  • Complete orientation and training.
  • Meet with appropriate faculty and gather information as needed.
  • Develop course content and syllabus.
  • Prepare course materials.

Requirements

• Required Qualifications:
  • An earned master’s in Education or a closely related field is required for appointment as a Teaching Specialist.
  • An earned doctorate in Education or a closely related field is required for appointment as a Lecturer.
  • Evidence of attention to diverse identities in teaching or professional experience, and a commitment to supporting the University’s work in diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • Demonstrated excellence in teaching at a university level.

About the Department

The College of Education and Human Development (CEHD), the University's third-largest college, contributes to a just and sustainable future through engagement with local and global communities to enhance human learning and development at all stages of life. The department is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, actively working to eliminate barriers and obstacles created by institutional discrimination.

The Department of Curriculum and Instruction (CI) promotes social justice and dismantles racial, socioeconomic, gender, and language injustices in education. The department prepares future educators, practitioners, technologists, and researchers to challenge systems of racism and oppression in the field.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $944–$2,150 per credit or supervisee. Final salary offers depend on the candidate’s experience, skills, internal equity, and the number of credits taught or students supervised. Retirement plan options are available for eligible classifications.