Teaching Specialist/Lecturer

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

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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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.

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).