
Adjunct HSEM Instructor
Part-timeRegents of the University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, MNPart-time$2400 stipendSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today
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Job overview
The University Honors Program seeks instructors to teach Honors Seminar courses to engaged, high-ability students in an interactive environment. Seminars are open to students from all disciplines and typically have no specific course prerequisites, with enrollments limited to 19. Courses are offered for two or three credits and may be introductory or explore complex themes through advanced reading, writing, and critical thinking.
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Job ID375445
LocationTwin Cities
Job FamilyAcademic
Full/Part TimePart-Time
Regular/TemporaryRegular
Job Code9404A
Employee ClassInstr Fac/TC and Coord Cmp
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About the Job
The University Honors Program seeks instructors to teach Honors Seminar courses. Teaching an honors seminar is a unique opportunity to work with fully-engaged, high-ability students in an interactive environment. Each year, we offer around 40 honors seminars from faculty across the University addressing the technical, economic, societal, cultural and ethical aspects of the many challenges facing our society in the 21st century.
Seminars are offered for two or three credits, are open to students from all disciplines (typically lack specific course prerequisites), and have enrollments limited to 19 students. 2xxx-level seminars are designed to be introductory and yet comprehensive courses focused on innovative ideas and topical issues. 3xxx-level seminars may address more complex themes through advanced reading, writing, and critical thinking.
Approved Honors Seminar Proposal submitted by November 1st for the following academic year (applications are accepted via z.umn.edu/hsemproposal beginning in August of each year).
Qualifications
Required Qualifiations:
- Master's Degree or equivalent for field
Preferred
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PhD or Terminal Degree relevant to proposed subject, OR noteworthy professional and political leadership on the proposed subject
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Past or current affiliation with the University of Minnesota faculty
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Experience teaching undergraduate students
Pay and Benefits
Pay Range: Pay $2400/credit ($4800 per semester for a 2-credit course or $7200 per semester for a 3-credit course); position is not benefits-eligible; 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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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, 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, 2025, 2026), 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
Part Time
Place of Work
On-site
Requisition ID
375445
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 posting$2400 stipend
- 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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