Teaching Specialist/Lecturer- FY 25 Continuous Recruitment (CEED)

About the Job

Position Overview

The Center for Early Education & Development (CEED), College of
Education and Human Development, continually accepts resumes for
online teaching positions that may become available during the
academic year or summer sessions. Responsibilities include, but are
not limited to, teaching undergraduate and graduate level courses
for individuals who seek professional development in a variety of
early childhood topic areas, such as: introduction to infant mental
health, bridging early childhood education and infant mental
health, relationship-based teaching, working with parents
possessing special considerations, infant through preschool
movement, premature babies, supporting infant and parent
relationships, pregnancy and birth.

Applications are reviewed as openings occur, and individual
applicants are invited to interview when their skills or areas of
expertise match an opening. These are temporary, non-tenured,
Academic Professional and Administrative (P&A) positions, paid
on a per course basis, and appointed as either Teaching Specialist
(BA or MA) or Lecturer (PhD). Typically these appointments are
arranged semester by semester and employment is contingent upon the
course meeting its enrollment target. This posting is designed to
establish a "pool" of instructors. Applications will not be
acknowledged, but will be reviewed when such openings occur
throughout the academic year.

The University of Minnesota encourages a healthy work life balance
for employees. CEHD is committed to an excellent employee
experience, offering a flexible work environment that meets the
needs of students, staff, faculty, and the communities we serve.
Flexible work arrangements may include flexibility in schedule
and/or work location. Please note that 100% remote work requires
approval. All UMN employees are expected to follow applicable
public health and safety procedures.

Job Responsibilities

Teaching (85%)
? Deliver course content via Canvas, an online learning platform.
Course delivery and facilitation includes: conducting real-time
chat sessions via Canvas or conference calls; monitoring and
responding to online discussion forums; and the possibility of
recording voice and/or video to accompany weekly PowerPoint
modules.
? Work in a timely fashion with online course manager to update
syllabus and provide any updated course materials and links on an
as-needed basis.
? Evaluate student performance.
? Grade student materials, including exams, papers and final
projects.
? Submit grades.
? Respond to student inquiries on a timely basis and consult with
students as necessary.
? Provide required information to CEED staff and follow up with
students as needed following final week of course.

Course Preparation (15%)
? Complete orientation and training to subject matter.
? Meet with appropriate faculty and staff and gather information
as needed.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications
? Master's Degree and experience relevant to the teaching
assignment required for appointment as Teaching Specialist.
? Doctorate or terminal degree and experience for an appointment
as Lecturer.
? Extensive knowledge of course content area.
? Ability to collaborate effectively with people from a variety
of communities, backgrounds, and identities.

Preferred Qualifications
? Capacity to work cooperatively with others within the center,
college and university.
? Strong record of teaching, training, coaching or
mentoring.
? Experience with online instruction.
? Strong understanding of curriculum concepts and processes.

About the Department

Department Overview

The Center for Early Education and Development (CEED) is a center
administratively housed within the Institute of Child Development.
CEED, which has been serving the early childhood community for over
40 years, follows the vision that all young children deserve the
opportunity to grow and develop to their full potential in safe and
nurturing environments with opportunities for learning. The mission
of CEED holds the belief that the science of early development
forms a sound basis for improving practice and policy for all young
children and families, and in particular for those who experience
adversity in the first years of life. Since 1975, CEED has
fulfilled this mission in partnership with our constituencies
through collaborative research and scholarship; program evaluation
and monitoring; professional development education and training;
and networking and strategic planning.

College Overview

The College of Education and Human Development (CEHD), the third
largest college and the University, contributes to a just and
sustainable future through engagement with the local and global
communities to enhance human learning and development at all stages
of the life span. We know diversity is necessary to do our best
work and foster our humanity. That?s why the CEHD community is
collectively dedicated to cultivating an inclusive and equitable
environment, embracing and celebrating all identities of our
students, staff, and faculty. These values are also a moral
imperative requiring continuous proactive measures and a firm
stance against prejudice, discrimination, and systemic
injustice.

Pay and Benefits

Pay Range: $2,633.33 per credit; final salary offers are
dependent on the candidate's experience, skills, and internal
equity within the department.

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

This position will remain open and applications will be reviwed as
positions are needed.

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.
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-UOHR
(8647).

Diversity

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 .

Employment Requirements

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 the U of M

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.

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