University of Minnesota Looking for Teaching Specialist or Lecturer (# 360120) Full Time

About the Job

The Department of Art History 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 sometime occur for teaching evening and summer session, as well as day courses and
courses offered through Independent and Distance Learning.  The courses are primarily introductory or survey courses. 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 2023-2024 academic year. Applicants will be selected from this pool on an as-needed basis through academic year.  Appointments
may be renewable based on need, funding, and performance.

Teaching specialists and lecturers will be expected to teach undergraduate
or graduate students in assigned course(s), hold office hours to assist and advise students, and participate in relevant departmental
meetings.

Qualifications

Minimum qualifications: B.A. degree in Art History or related field, with at least
one year of teaching experience. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications: Preferred
qualifications: M.A. or Ph.D. in Art History or related field, and three years of college-level teaching experience. Preference will be
given to applicants with knowledge and/or training in the University of Minnesota teaching methodology. Must be capable of delivering
high-quality instruction to a diverse student body.

Applicants with an M.A. will be appointed at the Teaching Specialist level; those
with a Ph.D. will be appointed at the Lecturer level.Responsibilities: Teaching specialists will be expected to teach undergraduate or
graduate students in assigned course(s), hold office hours to assist and advise students, and participate in relevant departmental
meetings.

About the Department

The Department of Art History at the University of Minnesota consists of
approximately 10 core faculty, 60 undergraduate majors, and 20 graduate students. Throughout its 90-year history, the department has
maintained strong relationships with the thriving multi-disciplinary community of scholars across the College of Liberal Arts, as well as
with museum professionals in the Twin Cities and surrounding region. The only PhD-granting art history program in the state, it has long
been the preeminent source of expertise and the training of scholars, teachers, and curators.
https://cla.umn.edu/art-history/about/why-art-history

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

The Benefits of Working at the
U

How To Apply

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. This position requires that you attach a cover
letter, curriculum vitae (CV), a sample of scholarly work, and a list of references.

This position will remain open until
filled.

To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail [email protected]
or call (612) 624-8647.

Diversity

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

Employment
Requirements

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.

About the U of M

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).