Teaching Specialist- ME FY27 Continuous Recruitment.
Part-timeRegents of the University of Minnesota
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Job overview
The University of Minnesota’s Department of Mechanical Engineering maintains a pool of Teaching Specialists for courses that cannot be staffed by regular faculty or graduate students. Appointments are made as needed during the 2026–2027 academic year, may last one semester, and may be renewable depending on need, funding, and performance. The role teaches engineering courses to undergraduate and graduate students.
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Job ID374538
LocationTwin Cities
Job FamilyAcademic
Full/Part TimePart-Time
Regular/TemporaryTemporary
Job Code9754I
Employee ClassAcad Prof and Admin
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About the Job
The Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities occasionally needs Teaching Specialists to teach courses that cannot be staffed by regular faculty or graduate students. Appointments may be full-time or part-time and may be limited to one semester. This does not constitute a posting for vacancies, but establishes a pool of applicants should openings occur during the 2026-2027 academic year (August - May). Applicants will be selected from this pool on an as-needed basis throughout the current academic year. Appointments may be renewable based on need, funding, and performance. This position is not eligible for H-1B visa sponsorship.
Job duties
Prepare and deliver lectures (20%)
Prepare homework assignments, quizzes and exams (20%)
Assess student work (20%)
Hold office hours (15%)
Supervise the teaching assistants (15%)
Manage the administration of the course (10%)
Qualifications
Required qualifications
Masters degree in mechanical engineering or a related field required for appointment.
The ability to instruct effectively at both the graduate and undergraduate levels to a diverse group of engineering students is required.
Expertise and documented teaching activities must demonstrate a strong potential to enhance the department's teaching missions.
Preferred qualifications
Experience teaching engineering curriculum at an institute of higher education is highly desired.
About the Department
The Department of Mechanical Engineering has an internationally recognized faculty, and is part of the College of Science and Engineering, the highly interdisciplinary college of engineering, physical sciences, and mathematics.
Pay and Benefits
Pay Range: $3,100/ course credit; depending on education/qualifications/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 be given 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.
To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail [email protected] or call (612) 624-8647.
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About University of Minnesota
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 Forbes as a Best Employer for Company Culture (2026), Best Employer for Women (2023), and Best Employer by State (2022-2026). In 2026, we also received Culture Excellence & Industry Awards recognition for employee appreciation and work-life flexibility.
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
55455
Job Type
Full Time
Place of Work
On-site
Requisition ID
374538
Job Benefits
Not specified
How this job compares
Set against the 3,661 open Instructor jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 14, 2026.
- Pay
- This postingNot listed
- Minnesota median$44–91K/yr36 salary ranges
- Minnesota median$21/hr29 hourly ranges
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 124 open Instructor jobs in Minnesota and 3,661 across the US. 2% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Minnesota
- Minnesota State57 open
- Concordia College10 open
- Regents of the University of Minnesota (this employer)10 open
- Experience
- Instructor postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 2 to 5 years (1,282 postings).
- Education
- This posting asks for a master's degree; 1,066 of the 3,661 open Instructor jobs (29%) ask for a master's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 14, 2026. Figures based on too few postings are left out.
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