Short-Term Lecturer/Assistant Professor or Teaching Specialist, Division of the
Part-timeRegents of the University of Minnesota
Morris, MNPart-time / Temporary$33–55K/yrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today
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Job overview
The University of Minnesota Morris may hire short-term Lecturers, Assistant Professors, or Teaching Specialists to teach undergraduate courses in the Division of Science and Mathematics during the 2026–2027 academic year. Assignments may be in one or more listed science and mathematics fields. Some service and research activity may also be expected. Hours vary, and the position is part-time.
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Job ID373015
LocationMorris
Job FamilyAcademic
Full/Part TimePart-Time
Regular/TemporaryRegular
Job Code9753T
Employee ClassAcad Prof and Admin
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About the Job
Location:
Morris Campus
Hours will vary from part-time 9 mo and < 50% time, or <9 mo and any % time.
Duties/Responsibilities:
The primary responsibility will be teaching undergraduate courses. Some service and research activity may be expected.
The Division of the Science and Mathematics may need Lecturers/Assistant Professors or Teaching Specialists to teach on a short-term and/or temporary basis during the 2026-2027 academic year (August 17, 2026 to May 16, 2027) in one or more of the following areas:
Biology
Chemistry
Computer Science
Environmental Science
Geology
Mathematics
Physics
Statistics
Qualifications
Required/Preferred Qualifications:
Ph.D. or terminal degree for Lecturers, MA/MS or BA/BS for Teaching Specialists. Candidates must have academic preparation appropriate to the specialized teaching field and must present evidence of successful teaching. Though clear emphasis is on successful teaching, consideration will be given to scholarly attainment of other professional recognition or distinction in the teaching field.
Pay and Benefits
Pay Range: $33,190 - $54,880; depending on education/qualifications/experience.
While our salary ranges provide a framework, it is important to note that most of the time, the initial pay may not reach the maximum of the range. This approach ensures that compensation reflects the value and unique contributions of each candidate while maintaining equity within our organization. As part of our commitment to fair and equitable compensation, please be aware that the salary offered to incoming candidates will be based on their individual credentials and experience.
Retirement plan options are available for Civil Service, Faculty, Labor-Represented, Professional & Administrative, and Temp Casual classifications. Learn more about retirement plans.
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 or CV.
Required: attach your curriculum vitae and cover letter.
Upon request, you may be asked to provide three letters of reference, graduate transcripts, and evidence of teaching potential. If you need assistance negotiating the electronic application process, please contact UMM Human Resources, (320)-589-6024.
The University of Minnesota is an equal opportunity educator & employer.
This position will remain open until filled.
To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail [email protected] or call (612) 624-8647.
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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 University of Minnesota
The University of Minnesota Morris (UMN Morris)
The University of Minnesota Morris (UMN Morris) 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 community engaged 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.
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).
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: http://diversity.umn.edu.
Minimum Education Required
Bachelor Degree
Minimum Experience Required
None
Shift
First (Day)
Number of Openings
1
Public Transportation Accessible
Yes
Veterans Encouraged to Apply
No
Physical Required
Yes
Drug Test Required
Yes
Compensation
$11.41 / Hourly
Postal Code
56267
Job Type
Part Time
Place of Work
On-site
Requisition ID
373015
Job Benefits
Not specified
How this job compares
Set against the 710 open Lecturer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 11, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$33–55K/yr
- US median$72–80K/yr125 salary ranges
This range's midpoint, $44K, is 43% below the US median midpoint ($78K) — in the lowest quarter of Lecturer salary ranges across the US.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 710 open Lecturer jobs across the US. 3% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most across the US
- University of Miami67 open
- UCLA Fielding School of Public Health39 open
- Sam Houston State University38 open
- Experience
- Lecturer postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 2 to 3 years (150 postings).
- Education
- 536 of the 710 open Lecturer jobs (75%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 11, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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