Teaching Specialist/Lecturer FY 27 Continuous Recruitment (CEED)

The Center for Early Education & Development (CEED), College of Education and Human Development, continually accepts resumes for online teaching positions that may become available during the academic year or summer sessions. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, teaching undergraduate and graduate level courses for individuals who seek professional development in a variety of early childhood topic areas, such as: introduction to infant mental health, bridging early childhood education and infant mental health, relationship-based teaching, working with parents possessing special considerations, infant through preschool movement, premature babies, supporting infant and parent relationships, pregnancy and birth.

Applications are reviewed as openings occur, and individual applicants are invited to interview when their skills or areas of expertise match an opening. These are temporary, non-tenured, Academic Professional and Administrative (P&A) positions, paid on a per course basis, and appointed as either Teaching Specialist (BA or MA) or Lecturer (PhD). Typically, these appointments are arranged semester by semester and employment is contingent upon the course meeting its enrollment target. This posting is designed to establish a "pool" of instructors. Applications will not be acknowledged but will be reviewed when such openings occur throughout the academic year.

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 (85%)

• Deliver course content via Canvas, an online learning platform. Course delivery and facilitation includes: conducting real-time chat sessions via Canvas or conference calls; monitoring and responding to online discussion forums; and the possibility of recording voice and/or video to accompany weekly PowerPoint modules.
• Work in a timely fashion with online course manager to update syllabus and provide any updated course materials and links on an as-needed basis.
• Evaluate student performance.
• Grade student materials, including exams, papers and final projects.
• Submit grades.
• Respond to student inquiries on a timely basis and consult with students as necessary.

• Provide required information to CEED staff and follow up with students as needed following final week of course.

Course Preparation (15%)

• Complete orientation and training to subject matter.
• Meet with appropriate faculty and staff and gather information as needed.

Required Qualifications:

• Master's Degree and experience relevant to the teaching assignment required for appointment as Teaching Specialist.
• Doctorate or terminal degree and experience for an appointment as Lecturer.
• Extensive knowledge of course content area.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with people from a variety of communities, backgrounds, and identities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Capacity to work cooperatively with others within the center, college and university.
• Strong record of teaching, training, coaching or mentoring.
• Experience with online instruction.
• Strong understanding of curriculum concepts and processes.

The Center for Early Education and Development (CEED) is a center administratively housed within the Institute of Child Development. CEED, which has been serving the early childhood community for over 40 years, follows the vision that all young children deserve the opportunity to grow and develop to their full potential in safe and nurturing environments with opportunities for learning. The mission of CEED holds the belief that the science of early development forms a sound basis for improving practice and policy for all young children and families, and in particular for those who experience adversity in the first years of life. Since 1975, CEED has fulfilled this mission in partnership with our constituencies through collaborative research and scholarship; program evaluation and monitoring; professional development education and training; and networking and strategic planning.

The College of Education and Human Development (CEHD), the University's third largest college, contributes to a just and sustainable future through engagement with the local and global communities to enhance human learning and development at all stages of life. We know diversity is necessary to do our best work and foster our humanity. That's why the CEHD community is collectively dedicated to cultivating an inclusive and equitable environment, embracing and celebrating all identities of our students, staff, and faculty. These values are also a moral imperative requiring continuous proactive measures and a firm stance against prejudice, discrimination, and systemic injustice.

Pay Range: $3,275 - $3,775 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.

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.

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