Short-Term Lecturer/Assistant Professor or Teaching Specialist, Division of Social Science (Continuous Recruiting)

The may need Lecturers/Assistant Professors or Teaching Specialists to teach on a short-term and/or temporary basis during the academic year in one or more of the following areas:

• Anthropology
• Economics
• History
• Management
• Political Science
• General Psychology
• Clinical Psychology
• Sociology

Duties and Responsibilities

The primary responsibility will be teaching undergraduate courses. Some service and research activity may be expected.

Ph.D. or terminal degree for Lecturer/Assistant Professor; MA/MS or BA/BS for Teaching Specialists, masters preferred. Candidate must have academic preparation appropriate to the specialized teaching field. Though clear emphasis is on successful teaching, consideration will be given to scholarly attainment or other professional recognition or distinction in the teaching field.

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 your Curriculum Vitae and Cover Letter. Upon request, you may be asked to provide 3 letters of reference, graduate transcripts, and evidence of teaching potential. If you have difficulty negotiating the electronic process, please contact the Office of Human Resources Help Desk at or 800-756-2363 or severask@morris.umn.edu.

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-UOHR (8647).

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The University of Minnesota, Morris (UMM)

The University of Minnesota, Morris (UMM) makes its home on a 121-year-old campus on the western edge of the state and is one of the top public liberal arts colleges in the nation. The small, close-knit campus emphasizes faculty/student collaboration in research, study abroad, and service learning. Deeply rooted in the tall grass prairies of Minnesota, the campus also has advanced sustainable, environmentally friendly initiatives that have grown to levels of national leadership and touch nearly all aspects of campus life.