Job ID: 361779
About the Job The Department of Psychology in the College of Liberal Arts at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities invites applications for a 50% or 100% FTE Teaching Specialist position for academic year 2024-25. The Department occasionally needs teaching specialists to teach courses that cannot be staffed by regular faculty members or graduate students. This search will establish a "pool" of teaching specialists if such openings occur during the 2024-25 academic year. Applicants may be selected from this pool on an as-needed basis throughout the academic year. For AY24-25, we are particularly seeking applications from those qualified to teach lab or discussion sections of some combination of the following courses: PSY 1001 Intro to Psychology; PSY 3001W Intro to Research Methods; PSY 3801 Intro to Psych Data Analysis; and/or PSY 3901/2/3W Capstone in Psychology or other courses. The candidate should be open to teaching both on campus and online courses. We also seek a candidate with demonstrated commitment to teaching and mentoring a diverse student population. The position will be made at 50% time (two lab/discussion sections) or 100% time (four lab/discussion sections) for the Fall 2024 semester (August 26, 2024 - January 8, 2025) or Spring 2025 semester (January 9 - May 25, 2025) or both, and will be made at the rank of Teaching Specialist (job code 9754). Continued employment beyond this period is contingent on satisfactory performance, curricular and programmatic need, and continued availability of funding for the position. This appointment is subject to the terms and conditions of the Administrative Policy on Academic Appointments with Teaching Functions, and other applicable University policies. Final job offer contingent upon complete background check and receipt of official transcripts. Responsibilities: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 50 core faculty, 70+ staff, 130 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 $50 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: .
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.
How To Apply
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 required cover letter and resume. 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. 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. Diversity 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: Employment Requirements 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. About the U of M The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC) The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC), is among the largest public research universities in the country, offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional students a multitude of opportunities for study and research. Located at the heart of one of the nation's most vibrant, diverse metropolitan communities, students on the campuses in Minneapolis and St. Paul benefit from extensive partnerships with world-renowned health centers, international corporations, government agencies, and arts, nonprofit, and public service organizations. At the University of Minnesota, we are proud to be recognized by the Star Tribune as a Top Workplace for 2021, as well as by Forbes as Best Employers for Women and one of America's Best Employers (2015, 2018, 2019, 2023), Best Employer for Diversity (2019, 2020), Best Employer for New Grads (2018, 2019), and Best Employer by State (2019, 2022)....commitment to excellence, we help bring life-enhancing products to market efficiently and effectively. Join our team as the Marketing... ...presentations for stakeholders. Digital Marketing: Manage Gileros online presence, including website updates, SEO optimization, email...
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