CSE Co-op Teaching Specialist

The College of Science and Engineering at the University of Minnesota needs lecturers to teach the co-op courses during the 2025 summer session. Appointments will be part-time and may be limited to one semester. Appointments may be renewable based on need, funding, and performance.

Duties:
Prepare and deliver lectures (30%)
Hold office hours (15%)
Assess student work (30%)
Supervise the teaching assistants (15%)
Manage the administration of the course (10%)

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's in an engineering degree.
• The ability to instruct effectively at the undergraduate level to a diverse group of engineering students is required.
• Expertise and documented teaching activities must demonstrate a strong potential to enhance the college's teaching missions.
• Familiarity with intellectual property, and business model canvas.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience teaching engineering curriculum at an institute of higher education is highly desired.

College of Science and Engineering Student Services provides future and current undergraduate students holistic support to promote student success, meaningful engagement, and personal and professional development. With diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice in the forefront of all services, programs, and initiatives, we continuously strive to create access to opportunities, enhance inclusive environments, and identify and remove barriers for students. CSE Student Services is made up of more than 30 staff employees within the following units: Academic Advising, Career Center, Student Engagement, DEI, Women in Science and Engineering (WISE), International Programs, Youth Programs, Recruitment and Admissions, and Undergraduate Scholarships; and is led by the Associate Dean for Undergraduate Programs.

Fixed pay rate: $1,560 per 2-credit course.

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 be given 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)

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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).