Postdoctoral Teaching Scholar

The Department of Psychology within the College of Liberal Arts at the University of Minnesota seeks applicants for a 9-month Postdoctoral Teaching Scholar position beginning Fall Semester 2025 (8/25/25). This is a 100%-time appointment as a postdoctoral associate (Job Code 9546) over the academic year (late August 2025 - May 2026). The opportunity to teach a class in Summer 2026 may be available. The position may be renewed based on funding, departmental need, and job performance.

At the University of Minnesota, postdoctoral associates are academic employees who conduct research, teach, or provide service that enhances career skills or allows for opportunities to learn new research or teaching techniques. They are trained by and work in conjunction with a faculty mentor who determines the training agenda.

The goal of the 2025-2026 Postdoctoral Teaching Scholar position in the Department of Psychology is to provide advanced training in teaching courses within the quantitative methods area. The training experience is intended to competitively position the Teaching Scholar for future employment in teaching-focused colleges and universities.

80% Instruction:
Responsibilities include teaching four courses over the academic year, likely two courses in fall semester and in spring semester. This assignment may include teaching the same courses in different semesters. Final teaching will be determined in consultation with the Associate Chair for Curriculum & Instruction. The incumbent will also engage in training and career development activities, as well as research activities, as determined in consultation with a faculty mentor.

Successful candidates must demonstrate the potential to teach some of the following classes in the graduate and undergraduate curricula and/or similar classes, either in an in-person or online modality:
* Quantitative and Psychometric Methods
* Multivariate Statistics
* Measurement/Quantification
* Intro to Psychological Data Analysis/Statistics
* Intro to Psych Research Methods
* Psy 5993 Research Lab in Psychology

20% Statistics Readiness Content Development:

The incumbent will also develop a non-credit Canvas course or similar with a statistics pre-test and related materials for pre-stats testing, training and support for incoming graduate students.

The position requires expertise in the subject fields related to courses taught and evidence of excellence in teaching and research in higher education settings. Candidates must also demonstrate a commitment to teaching and mentoring a diverse student population.

All candidates must have an earned Ph.D. in Psychology or a related field by the start date of the appointment (8/25/2025).

Applicants will be evaluated according to the overall quality of their academic preparation and scholarly work, evidence of teaching ability, and overall fit with a candidate's long-term career goals.

The Department of Psychology is one of the largest departments within the College of Liberal Arts, and is a highly ranked department nationally. Currently, the department has 46 core faculty, 70+ staff, 120 graduate students, and it supports the largest number of undergraduate majors of any academic program on the UMN Twin Cities campus. Additionally, the department has $40 million or more in active research funding at any given time (the majority from NIH), spread across 70 or more projects. In its 100 plus year history, the Department of Psychology has been marked by distinction and excellence. For additional information, please go to our website: http://www.psych.umn.edu/.

About the College of Liberal Arts

Home to the arts, social sciences and humanities disciplines and programs, the College of Liberal Arts is the largest college in the University of Minnesota and comprises 31 academic departments, and over 20 interdisciplinary research centers and administrative/support units. CLA has over 1,300 faculty and staff spanning research, teaching, advising, outreach, and administrative functions. CLA units reside in over twenty buildings on the East Bank and West Bank of the Twin Cities campus. CLA enrolls nearly 13,000 undergraduate students, over 40% of the undergraduate enrollment on the Twin Cities campus, 1,400 graduate students, and has an annual all-funds budget of $290 million.

CLA is a destination for curious, compassionate individuals who are committed to making our increasingly interdependent and diverse global community work for everyone. That foundational commitment begins in our CLA Constitution. CLA is committed to increasing enrollment of underrepresented and under-resourced students, diversifying our faculty across all disciplines, recruiting, and retaining a diverse staff, and promoting the expression and exploration of diverse perspectives and viewpoints-so that we all gain the background knowledge and analytical skills we need to understand and respect differences.

Pay Range: $45,000-$50,000 prorated for a 9-month appointment and depending on qualifications and experience.

Please visit the Benefits for Postdoctoral Candidates website for more information regarding benefit eligibility.

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training
• Medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• University HSA contributions
• Disability and life insurance
• Employee wellbeing program
• Financial counseling services
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost

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 resume.

Required Application Materials:

• CV
• Cover letter outlining interest in position and an overview of the courses the candidate feels qualified to teach
• Statement of teaching philosophy with evidence of teaching effectiveness or commitment to teaching (2-page limit)

Review of applications will begin the week of June 16, 2025.

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.

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

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

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.

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC)

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