Teaching Specialist/Lecturer (2025-2026): Anthropology

The Department of Anthropology in the College of Liberal Arts at the University of Minnesota
occasionally needs teaching specialists or lecturers to teach courses that cannot be staffed by
regular faculty or graduate students. Openings of this kind sometimes occur for teaching
evening and summer session, as well as day courses and courses offered through Independent
and Distance Learning. These positions are temporary and part-time.

This does not constitute a posting for vacancies, but establishes a pool of applicants should
openings occur during the 2025/26 academic year. Applicants will be selected from this pool on
an as-needed basis through the academic year. Appointments may be renewable based on
need,funding, and performance. Applicants will not be acknowledged upon receipt. Applicants
will only be contacted should an active opening occur during the academic year. Positions may
be appointed during the 2025-2026 academic year: Fall 2025 (8/25/2025 - 1/7/2026) or Spring
2026 (1/8/2026 - 5/24/2026).

Teaching specialists and lecturers will be expected to teach undergraduate or graduate students
in assigned course(s) and work with students to improve their knowledge, plan and develop
lessons and assignments and assess students' progress by grading papers and tests, hold
office hours to assist and advise students, work with teaching assistants (if assigned to
discussion sections) to coordinate student activities, and participate in relevant departmental
meetings.

Teaching Specialists

Teaching Specialists teach undergraduate courses in classroom settings.

Lecturers

Lecturers teach undergraduate and graduate courses in classroom settings.

Teaching Specialist Required Qualifications: MA degree or BA/BS degree plus 4 years of
post-baccalaureate education in an advanced degree program. Degree knowledge in course
content area, evidence of excellent written and verbal communication skills, special expertise,
specific teaching need within the department.

Lecturer Required Qualifications: Ph.D. degree, knowledge or course content area, evidence
of excellent written and verbal communication skills, special expertise, and specific teaching
need of the department.

About the Department of Anthropology

The Department of Anthropology provides training in archaeology, biological anthropology, and
sociocultural anthropology. Our faculty offers a rich array of courses that cover many topics
related to human life and history-from skeletal analysis to the culture and society of India to
language evolution. As anthropologists, we encourage our students to use skills learned in the
classroom in every aspect of their lives. We prepare over 2,200 undergraduate students each
year for careers in many professions, such as medicine, law, public policy, cultural resources
management, heritage preservation, and business, as well as advanced graduate study. For
additional information about the department, please visit the Department of Anthropology
website, at cla.umn.edu/anthropology.

About the College of Liberal Arts

Home to the arts, social sciences and humanities disciplines and programs, the College of
Liberal Arts is the largest college in the University of Minnesota and comprises 31 academic
departments, and over 20 interdisciplinary research centers and administrative/support units.
CLA has over 1,300 faculty and staff spanning research, teaching, advising, outreach, and
administrative functions. CLA units reside in over twenty buildings on the East Bank and West
Bank of the Twin Cities campus. CLA enrolls nearly 13,000 undergraduate students, over 40%
of the undergraduate enrollment on the Twin Cities campus, 1,400 graduate students, and has
an annual all-funds budget of $290 million.

CLA is a destination for curious, compassionate individuals who are committed to making our
increasingly interdependent and diverse global community work for everyone. That foundational
commitment begins in our CLA Constitution. CLA is committed to increasing enrollment of
underrepresented and under-resourced students, diversifying our faculty across all disciplines,
recruiting, and retaining a diverse staff, and promoting the expression and exploration of diverse
perspectives and viewpoints-so that we all gain the background knowledge and analytical
skills we need to understand and respect differences.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in CLA

Working in CLA

Pay Range: Undergraduate credit courses: $1,585 - $3,000 per credit, undergraduate credit courses: $6,000 - $9,000 per course; 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.

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

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

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.

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).