Economics Adjunct Instructor

UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA DULUTH (UMD)
LABOVITZ SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS (LSBE)
DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS AND HEALTH CARE MANAGEMENT
PART-TIME, NON-TENURE TRACK ADJUNCT FACULTY IN ECONOMICS

The Labovitz School of Business and Economics (LSBE) at the University of Minnesota Duluth (UMD) invites applications for part-time, non-tenure track, adjunct faculty positions to teach undergraduate courses in the following area: Labor Economics beginning in Spring 2026.

Job Title: Assistant Professor if the candidate has a Ph.D; Instructor if ABD or Master's degree
Appointment Start Date: Spring semester appointment begins January 02, 2026 with classes beginning January 14, 2026
Application Review Date: Review of complete applications will begin on Nov. 05, 2025 and continue until the position is filled.

The Labovitz School of Business and Economics (LSBE) at the University of Minnesota Duluth (UMD) has the need for a part-time, non-tenure track, adjunct faculty position in the area of Economics at the Instructor/Assistant Professor level beginning Spring 2026. The individual hired for this position will have responsibilities in teaching one or more undergraduate (elective) courses in the area of Labor Economics and related topics. Being a member of the qualified applicant pool does not ensure a teaching contract will be offered; course offerings, and therefore teaching appointments, will vary with demand and available funding. Typically, classes in LSBE are held in person. We are a place-based institution and expect faculty to be present on campus and engage in person in the life of the school.

The candidate hired to teach this course will have responsibilities for managing all aspects of teaching the course, including course development, course delivery, grading, and communicating with students. The department will provide guidance on course content, required textbook and syllabus development. The candidate is also expected to hold office hours (in-person or virtual) to ensure access to students outside of class hours.

Required/Essential:

1. A minimum of a Master's degree in Economics or a related discipline from an accredited institution, with substantive coursework in Economics. Doctoral candidates with an ABD from an accredited institution, with substantive coursework in Economics, are also eligible.
2. Work experience that demonstrates active involvement in Economics professions, since the time of the Master's degree completion. An ABD or PhD in Economics or a related discipline also fulfills this requirement.
3. Effective communication skills.
4. Applicants must have experience teaching at least one university-level course as instructor or teaching assistant. Experience in either training or public speaking within an organized setting can substitute for teaching experience.
5. Eligibility to teach in the school's accredited programs is determined by the review of the applicant's demonstrated evidence of their full-time work experience and engagement in professional activities (e.g., attending business/professional events participation in professional development activities, service on boards, or continuing education, etc.) in addition to achieving the minimum conditions for one of the four 2020 AACSB faculty qualifications [Scholarly Academic (SA), Practice Academic (PA), Scholarly Practitioner (SP), or Instructional Practitioner (IP)] as defined by LSBE: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GbNhdtIcaSZdmaeTlW8DnjcnnFJ7Hlu9/view

Preferred Qualifications:

1. ABD or Ph.D. (or an equivalent terminal degree) from an AACSB accredited (or a regionally accredited) institution.
2. Five or more years of high level and relevant corporate work experience.
3. Experience teaching an Economics, or a similar course, at the college level to a diverse group of students.
4. Active engagement with the business community.
5. Demonstrated evidence of using a variety of teaching methods in a classroom.

Approximately 1,700 undergraduate and graduate students are currently enrolled in the school's programs. Both the undergraduate and graduate programs are AACSB-International accredited. The school is housed in a state-of-the-art building. LSBE has about 50 full-time faculty members in four academic departments: Accounting and Finance, Economics and Health Care Management, Management Studies, and Marketing. The School offers the Bachelor of Accounting, Bachelor of Business Administration and MBA degrees. Regional outreach is accomplished primarily through activities of the Bureau of Business and Economics Research. Additional information about the School and its programs can be found at LSBE's website at http://www.d.umn.edu/lsbe.

Pay Range: $4,800 - $7,000 annual; depending on education/qualifications/experience.

This position is 8.75 hours per week.

Retirement plan options are available for Civil Service, Faculty, Labor-Represented, Professional & Administrative, and Temp Casual classifications. Learn more about retirement plans.

While our salary ranges provide a framework, it is important to note that most of the time, the initial pay may not reach the maximum of the range. This approach ensures that compensation reflects the value and unique contributions of each candidate while maintaining equity within our organization. As part of our commitment to fair and equitable compensation, please be aware that the salary offered to incoming candidates will be based on their individual credentials and experience.

Applications must be submitted online in the University of Minnesota Duluth's Employment System. To apply for this position, go to http://www1.umn.edu/ohr/employment/ and search for job opening 370824. First, submit the application with a cover letter and CV/resume. Then return to the "My Activities" page to attach the additional documents.

Complete applications MUST include:

1. Cover Letter of Application
2. Current Curriculum Vitae/Resume
3. Graduate transcript (official or unofficial)

First submit the online application with cover letter and CV/resume (# 1 and 2). Then return to the "My Job Applications" page to attach the additional documents (# 3).

The Screening Committee will begin its review of complete applications Nov. 05, 2025 and continue until the position is filled. If you have any questions, please contact the chair of the Screening Committee:

Dr. Neil A. Wilmot, Screening Committee Chair
Department of Economics & Health Care Management
Labovitz School of Business and Economics
330L LSBE, 1318 Kirby Drive
Duluth, MN 55812
Phone: 218-726-7439; Fax: 218-726-6509
Email: nwilmot@d.umn.edu

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If you have started receiving retirement annuity payments from the Minnesota State Retirement System (MSRS) or Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA) your eligibility for this position may be impacted. Please contact UM Benefits at 1-800-756-2363 for any eligibility limitations.

We welcome and encourage individuals from underrepresented groups and US military veterans to apply.

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