The University of Minnesota Rochester (https://www.r.umn.edu) is seeking a temporary, non-tenured Teaching Specialist or Lecturer, paid on a per credit basis, to teach two sections (6 credits) of Introduction to Public Health for the Fall 2022 semester. The appointment is primarily teaching-based and is made semester by semester. Employment is contingent on the course meeting its enrollment target. Instruction is expected to be both in-person and online/asynchronous, although if a candidate is not available for in-person instruction, completely online/asynchronous may be an option.

Job Responsibilities

• Teaching (90%)
  • Attend class meetings and deliver course content.
  • Evaluate student performance and submit grading.
  • Respond to student inquiries and meet with students.
  • Hold at least 4 JustAsk hours per week. (https://r.umn.edu/academics-research/academic-resources/just-ask)
• Course Preparation (10%)
  • Complete orientation.
  • Meet with appropriate faculty and gather information as needed.
  • Develop course content and syllabus as needed.

The University of Minnesota requires that an employee has authorization to work in the US in which the role is based. In the event an applicant does not have current work authorization, the University of Minnesota will determine, in its sole discretion, whether to sponsor an individual for work authorization. However, based on immigration requirements, not all roles are suitable for sponsorship. This role is available for candidates already authorized to work in the United States.

• Required Qualifications
  • A Master's degree in public health (or closely related field with graduate coursework in public health) is required to be hired as a Teaching Specialist
  • A PhD degree in public health (or closely related field) is required to be hired as a Lecturer
  • Educational experience in a context related to the teaching assignment
• Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with active learning pedagogy
  • Experience with online teaching