Teaching Specialist (FY24 Continuous Recruitment)
Company: University of Minnesota
Location: Minneapolis
Posted on: April 16, 2024
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Job Description:
Apply for JobJob ID357056
LocationTwin Cities
Job FamilyEducation-General
Full/Part TimePart-Time
Regular/TemporaryRegular
Job Code9754
Employee ClassAcad Prof and Admin
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About the Job
Position OverviewThe Department of Educational Psychology, College
of Education and Human Development, continually accepts resumes for
teaching positions that may open up during the academic year or
summer sessions. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to
teaching graduate level courses for students pursuing baccalaureate
and advanced degrees. Courses with an enrollment of 30 and above
receive assistance from a Teaching Assistant. Applications are
reviewed as openings occur, and individual applicants are invited
to interview when their skills or areas of expertise match an
opening. These are temporary, non-tenured, Academic Professional
and Administrative (P&A) positions as Teaching Specialist and
Lecturer, paid on a per course basis. Typically these appointments
are made semester by semester and employment is contingent on the
course meeting its enrollment target. This position actively
supports and advances the University's commitment to equity,
diversity, and inclusion. This posting is designed to establish a
"pool" of instructors. Applications will not be acknowledged, but
will be reviewed when such openings occur throughout the academic
year. Programs Counselor EducationThe counselor edducation (CE)
track prepares counselors and counseling psychologists for work in
a variety of settings, including education, business, community,
and agency environments. Psychological FoundationsPsychological
Foundations focuses on the psychological underpinnings of
high-level cognition and learning throughout the lifespan,
particularly in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and
Mathematics) domains and reading: scientific reasoning,
technologies that support learning, mathematical problem solving,
reading, and language comprehension. Quantitative Methods in
EducationThe quantitative methods in education (QME) track offers
training in measurement, evaluation, statistics, and statistics
education leading to the M.A. and Ph.D. degrees. QME provides
students with broad but rigorous methodological skills so graduates
can conduct research on methodologies, help to train others in
methodology, or conduct research in related fields. The QME track
is affiliated with the psychological foundations of education track
within the department of educational psychology. School
PsychologyThe school psychology program is designed to prepare
school psychologists who have a strong and broad-based knowledge of
psychology, educational psychology, and child development, and are
prepared to apply that knowledge to school settings. It is
accredited on probation by the American Psychological Association
(APA) and approved by the National Association of School
Psychologists (NASP). Special Education The goal of the programs in
Special Education is to advance opportunities for learning and
development of infants, children and adults who require specialized
instruction, educational adaptations and support for their learning
efforts to succeed. The special education faculty is committed to
research, leadership and practice that will have an impact on
academic, social and behavioral development in diverse cultural
contexts. Job Responsibilities Teaching (90%)
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
support the University's work in diversity, equity, and
inclusion.Preferred Qualifications
About the Department
Department OverviewThe Department of Educational Psychology
provides training in the cognitive, emotional, and social learning
processes that underlie education and human development across the
lifespan, including: the psychological foundations of education,
quantitative methods in education, the practice and science of
counseling psychology, school psychology, and special education.
Faculty and students provide leadership and consultation to the
state, nation, and international community. The department's
scholarship and teaching enhance professional practice in schools
and universities, community mental health agencies, business and
industrial organizations, early childhood programs, and government
agencies.College OverviewThe College of Education and Human
Development (CEHD), the third largest college and the University,
contributes to a just and sustainable future through engagement
with the local and global communities to enhance human learning and
development at all stages of the life span. We know diversity is
necessary to do our best work and foster our humanity. That's why
the CEHD community is collectively dedicated to cultivating an
inclusive and equitable environment, embracing and celebrating all
identities of our students, staff, and faculty. These values are
also a moral imperative requiring continuous proactive measures and
a firm stance against prejudice, discrimination, and systemic
injustice.
How To Apply
Applications must be submitted online. You will have the
opportunity to complete an online application for the position and
attach a cover letter and resume. Upload additional documents after
submitting your application by accessing your "My Job Applications"
page and uploading documents in the "My Cover Letters and
Attachments" section. Review of applications will begin two weeks
after posting and continue until the position is filled.Applicants
should submit the following for consideration:
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:
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.
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