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. The courses would primarily be introductory or survey courses, but may include graduate courses. The positions are temporary and part-time. This search establishes a "pool" of instructor candidates. 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.

Required Qualifications - Master's Degree in Psychology or closely related field. At least one year of post-baccalaureate teaching experience in introductory, research methods, cognitive, biological, personality, social, clinical, counseling or industrial/organizational psychology or a related field. For graduate courses, clinical or professional experience may in some cases be substituted for teaching experience. Candidates with M.A. will be hired as "Teaching Specialists".

Preferred Qualifications - Ph.D. in Psychology or related field. At least two years of post-baccalaureate teaching experience in introductory, research methods, cognitive, biological, personality, social, clinical, counseling or industrial/organizational psychology or a related field. Applicants selected to teach graduate level course must also have instructional or clinical experience relevant to those specialty areas. Candidates with Ph.D. will be hired as Lecturers.

(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 or job code (9903 or 9902). 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.

Candidates must have a BA/BS degree in psychology or health sciences. Compensation is approximately $18.60/hour.

Interested applicants should contact Dr. Hildi Hagedorn at 612-467-3875 or hildi.hagedorn@va.gov by May 30th.

The VA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.