
Teaching Specialist/Lecturer
Part-timeRegents of the University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, MNPart-time$42–100K/yrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today
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Job overview
The University of Minnesota seeks Teaching Specialists and Lecturers for contingent instructional positions in the School of Music. These roles teach assigned courses or applied lessons to graduate and/or undergraduate students, hold office hours, and participate in relevant departmental meetings or service. Positions depend on student enrollment, performance, and funding availability. Compensation varies by teaching assignment and is based on credits, hours, or lesson units.
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Job ID373716
LocationTwin Cities
Job FamilyAcademic
Full/Part TimePart-Time
Regular/TemporaryRegular
Job Code9754I
Employee ClassAcad Prof and Admin
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About the Job
Continuous P/A Instructional Positions
Duties/Responsibilities: These positions are contingent upon student enrollment, performance, and availability of funding.
Teach graduate and/or undergraduate students in assigned course(s) or applied lessons.
Hold office hours to assist and advise students.
Participate in relevant departmental meetings and/or other service.
Teaching Specialists: Job Code 9754I
Lecturers: Job Code 9753I
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree, performer's certificate or substantial documented professional achievement in a relevant field.
Demonstrated teaching experience in a specified field.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
Master's degree or earned doctorate or appropriate terminal degree in a relevant field by date of appointment.
Teaching experience at the college level in relevant area of discipline, evidence of interest and success in teaching.
Performance experience with a nationally known ensemble is preferred for positions teaching individual instrumental lessons.
About the Department
The School of Music has been an important part of the U of M since 1902, serving both music majors and students from the many diverse programs offered across our campus. Our distinguished alumni representing a wide range of states, provinces, and nations are making significant contributions to music and artistic life around the world as performers, educators, scholars, and therapists. The mission of the School of Music explicates our commitment to the highest level of excellence in scholarly, creative, and pedagogical endeavors, providing opportunities for quality artistic development, academic learning, and direct engagement with the Twin Cities community. Our faculty members are recognized nationally and internationally for their expertise in performance, scholarship, education, therapy, and creative studies. www.music.umn.edu
Pay and Benefits
Pay Range: $41,600 - $99,999; depending on education/qualifications/experience.
Classroom and Ensemble Teaching Specialists and Lecturers are compensated at a per-credit basis that
varies between $2,000 and $3,000.
Applied Teaching Specialists and Lecturers are compensated at a per-hour/unit basis. One hour can
include a lesson, studio class, or chamber ensemble.
Compensation for one hour varies between $100 and $150/hour.
Applied Lessons are compensated per unit (hourly rate x 15 lessons) and may vary between $1,500 and
$2,250
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 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
55455
Job Type
Part Time
Place of Work
On-site
Requisition ID
373716
Job Benefits
Not specified
How this job compares
Set against the 663 open Lecturer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 14, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$42–100K/yr
- US median$74–80K/yr119 salary ranges
This range's midpoint, $71K, is 9% below the US median midpoint ($78K) — in the middle half of Lecturer salary ranges across the US.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 13 open Lecturer jobs in Minnesota and 663 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
- Lecturer postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 2 to 3 years (145 postings).
- Education
- 496 of the 663 open Lecturer jobs (75%) ask for a bachelor'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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