Teaching Specialist

This is a short-term, temporary Academic Professional and Administrative (P&A) position as Teaching Specialist hire to teach and paid on a per course basis for the Department of Entomology at the University of Minnesota.

Teaching Specialists provide classroom teaching for courses that supplement the faculty offerings and/or expertise of the faculty. The teaching specialist also provides a source of classroom substitute instruction. The title may be used for credit and non-credit courses, workshops, seminars and conferences. It is not normally expected that persons in this classification would be expected to fulfill the other missions of the University. Service to the unit, college, or campus may be expected.

Responsibilities

• Develop and teach courses
• Advise students with regard to academic concerns and school-related organizations

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree or equivalent degree in Entomology or a closely related field at the time the appointment begins.
• Experience with college/university teaching in Entomology or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Evidence of effective teaching
• Experience working with diverse teams and students from different cultures and backgrounds
• Experience with curriculum development

The Department of Entomology at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, established in 1888, is a leading institution in insect science, renowned for its research, education, and outreach initiatives. Housed within the College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences (CFANS), the department focuses on the systematics, biodiversity, biology, and ecology of insects and their relatives, emphasizing their significance to human welfare and environmental health.

Pay Range: $8,195.00; paid out bi-weekly over the term

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

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 employ@umn.edu or call (612) 624-8647.

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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.