Employment

Temporary Teaching Positions in the Department of Psychology

(9903) Instructional (Non-Faculty) Teaching Series

The Department of Psychology in the College of Liberal Arts at the University of Minnesota occasionally needs Teaching Specialists or Lecturers to teach courses that cannot be staffed by regular faculty or graduate students. Openings of this kind sometime occur for teaching evening and summer session, as well as day courses and courses offered through Independent and Distance Learning. The courses are primarily introductory or survey courses, but may include graduate courses. Clinical or professional experience may, in some cases, be substituted for teaching experience. These positions are temporary and can either be full-time or part-time. This search will establish a "pool" of instructors. Applicants will be selected from this pool on an as-needed basis through the academic year. Appointments may be renewable based on need, funding, and performance. Teaching specialists and lecturers will be expected to teach undergraduate or graduate students in assigned course(s), hold office hours to assist and advise students, and participate in relevant departmental meetings.

Minimum qualifications: M.A. degree in Psychology or closely related field, with at least two years of teaching experience. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. M.A. applicants will be appointed at the Teaching Specialist level.
Preferred qualifications: Ph.D. in Psychology or related field and five years of college-level teaching experience. Preference will be given to applicants with knowledge and/or training in the University of Minnesota teaching methodology. Must be capable of delivering high-quality instruction to a diverse student body. Applicants selected to teach graduate level courses must also have instructional or clinical experience relevant to those specialty areas. Ph.D. applicants will be appointed at the Lecturer level.

(9902) Term Faculty Series

The Department of Psychology in the College of Liberal Arts at the University of Minnesota occasionally needs term (non-tenure track) faculty to fill in for regular faculty who may be on leave. Term faculty appointments include visiting, contract, adjunct or temporary appointments.
Term faculty will be expected to teach introductory and/or upper division undergraduate courses and/or graduate level courses, hold office hours and advise students, engage in an active program of scholarly research, and perform service and outreach appropriate for the rank of appointment.

Required qualifications: Ph.D. or equivalent terminal degree in Psychology or a closely related field and three years of teaching experience in a college or university.
Preferred qualifications: Demonstrated excellence in teaching; distinguished program of research.

Application Instructions (for 9903 or 9902 Series positions)

To be considered for one of these positions, please submit an application through the University of Minnesota’s Employment website: www.umn.edu/ohr/employment . You may search for the postings by entering the position title. You will be given the opportunity to attach a cover letter and curriculum vitae with your application. Additional application materials may be requested at a later date. Applications will not be acknowledged but will be reviewed when such openings occur throughout the year. Applications must be updated or resubmitted for each academic year. Positions are open until filled.