Teaching Specialist/Lecturer - Theatre Arts & Dance
Part-timeRegents of the University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, MNPart-time / Temporary$2000–2500 stipendSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today
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Job overview
The University of Minnesota’s Department of Theatre Arts and Dance maintains a pool of part-time instructors for occasional day or evening classes in theatre arts or dance during the 2026–2027 academic year. Openings may occur in fall 2026, spring 2027, or summer 2027. Applicants with a BA/BFA may be appointed as teaching specialists; those with an MA/MFA may be hired as lecturers.
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Job ID374590
LocationTwin Cities
Job FamilyAcademic
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Job Code9754
Employee ClassAcad Prof and Admin
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Position Overview
The University of Minnesota, Department of Theatre Arts and Dance, has an occasional need for part-time, temporary theatre arts or dance instructors to teach day or evening classes. This does not constitute a posting for vacancies, but establishes a pool of applicants should openings occur during the 2026-2027 academic year. Applications will not be acknowledged upon receipt. Applicants will only be contacted should an active opening occur during the academic year. Positions may be appointed during the 2026-2027 academic year: fall semester 2026, spring semester 2027, or summer 2027.
Pay Range: $2000 - $2500 per credit; depending on education/qualifications/experience.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
BA/BFA or five years of professional experience; with experience teaching or certification in the relevant field of study.
Candidates with BA/BFA will be appointed as teaching specialists.
Preferred Qualifications:
MA/MFA or seven years professional training or extensive professional experience in the area of specialization.
Candidates with MA/MFA will be hired as lecturers.
Pay and Benefits
Pay Range: Minimum $2,000-$2,500 per 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 have the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume or CV.
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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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
5 - 20 years
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
Part Time
Place of Work
On-site
Requisition ID
374590
Job Benefits
Not specified
How this job compares
Set against the 670 open Lecturer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 13, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$2000–2500 stipend
- US median$74–80K/yr120 salary ranges
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 13 open Lecturer jobs in Minnesota and 670 across the US. 3% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most across the US
- University of Miami68 open
- UCLA Fielding School of Public Health39 open
- University of Michigan38 open
- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 5 years of experience — more than three in four Lecturer postings that state a minimum ask for (median 3 years, across 147 postings).
- Education
- 497 of the 670 open Lecturer jobs (74%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 13, 2026. Figures based on too few postings are left out.
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