2024-25 Lecturer or Teaching Specialist: History
Company: University of Minnesota
Location: Minneapolis
Posted on: November 10, 2024
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Job Description:
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LocationTwin Cities
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Job Code9753
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About the Job
The Department of History in the College of Liberal Arts at the
University of Minnesota is accepting applications for lecturers or
teaching specialists to teach courses that may occur in Fall 2023
(August 26, 2024 - January 8, 2025); or Spring 2024 (January 9,
2025 - May 25, 2025). The department occasionally needs teaching
specialists or lecturers to teach courses that cannot be staffed by
regular faculty or graduate students. Openings of this kind
sometimes occur for teaching regular academic session courses,
evening and summer session courses. These positions are temporary
and part-time. This does not constitute a posting for vacancies but
establishes a "pool" of instructors for Academic Year 2023-24.
Applicants will be selected from this pool on an as-needed basis
throughout the academic year. We welcome candidates whose
experience in teaching and research has prepared them to contribute
to the Department of History's commitment to building equity,
diversity, and inclusion into their courses.Responsibilities:
* Prepare for and teach classes in ways that best help students to
learn
* Create Canvas course sites and syllabi that conform to department
and University policies
* Stay current regarding the professional body of knowledge in
field of practice
* Hold regular office hours that are clearly announced in
advance
* Respond to student needs and questions professionally and in a
timely manner
* Evaluate student learning and assign grades
* Communicate instructor evaluation process to students
* Receive department and University emails and respond in a timely
manner
* Understand and follow all relevant University policies and
procedures and participate in trainings, as required
* Participate in relevant departmental meetings
* Submit annual review materials
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
ABD or PhD degree in History or related field with at least two
years of teaching experience. Excellent verbal and written
communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
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 who are ABD will be appointed at the Teaching Specialist
level; those with a Ph.D. will be appointed at the Lecturer
level.
About the Department
About the For well over a century, Minnesota's Department of
History has cultivated its special role within the liberal arts and
pursued its mission with great distinction. We are proud of what we
have accomplished and eagerly look forward to building on this
legacy of excellence as we move through the twenty-first century.
History Department faculty members share a uniform enthusiasm for
scholarship and a dedication to research and publication. They have
pursued historical evidence "in the field" in Northern China and
Southern Africa, in archives in Paris and Nantucket, in libraries
in Hangzhou and Dublin. The sources they study include ancient
cuneiform tablets and Soviet newspapers, census records and science
fiction, interviews and trial transcripts.
At Minnesota, we see scholarship, teaching, service, and outreach
to the community in Minnesota and beyond as mutually reinforcing.
All members of the faculty teach at all levels from freshmen
surveys through graduate seminars. Many faculty members have won
awards in recognition of the high quality of their scholarship,
teaching, and advising, and research. They have received
fellowships from the most prestigious foundations and government
granting agencies. We have a lively community of graduate student
scholar-teachers. Our undergraduate major prepares some of the best
students in the College of Liberal Arts for a variety of careers.
Faculty and students are engaged in a variety of outreach and
service learning projects that bring historical scholarship and a
sense of the past to the wider community. About the College of
Liberal ArtsHome to the arts, social science and humanities
disciplines and programs, the College of Liberal Arts comprises 31
academic departments, and over 20 interdisciplinary research
centers and administrative/support units. CLA has over 1200 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 14,000 undergraduate students, half of the
undergraduate enrollment on the Twin Cities campus, and over 1,600
graduate students and has an annual all-funds budget of over $250
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 . 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.
Benefits
Working at the University
At the University of Minnesota, you'll find a flexible work
environment and supportive colleagues who are interested in
lifelong learning. We prioritize work-life balance, allowing you to
invest in the future of your career and in your life outside of
work.
The University also offers a comprehensive benefits package that
includes:
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 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
requires that you attach a cover letter and resume. We may ask for
additional materials at a later time.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).
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