Humanities Tenure-Track/Lecturer & Director of Freshman Seminar

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in English, American Studies, Composition, Writing Studies, History, or a closely related field
• Strong knowledge and experience with program assessment
• Ability to work collaboratively with faculty and staff to coordinate assessment and review of assessment data
• Passion for teaching and student-centered service
• Ability to relate complex concepts to diverse audiences
• Effective communication skills
• Ability to deliver effective teaching in both the on campus and online environments
• Ability to demonstrate cultural competency
• Commitment to an experiential educational philosophy within the scope of the land grant mission

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in English, American Studies, Composition, Writing Studies, History, or a closely related field
• Experience developing and teaching college-level composition courses, both on-campus and online.
• Prior experience in designing program assessment
• Prior teaching experience

Position Overview

Full-time, nine-month, tenure-track position or lecturer position in the Humanities, Social Sciences, and Education (HSSE) Department at the Crookston campus of the University of Minnesota, starting January (preferred) or August 2025. Salary and rank commensurate with qualifications and experience, and a competitive fringe benefits package is offered. Lecturers are eligible for professional development support. Final job offer is contingent upon receipt of official transcripts, complete background check, and authorization to work in the United States. This position is not eligible for VISA or STEM sponsorship.

Responsibilities

The HSSE Department seeks a generalist who will serve as the faculty director of the First-year Seminar Program (UMC 1200/UMC 1202) and carry a half-time teaching load to include introductory composition and humanities courses. The director will oversee the design and assessment of the UMC 1200/1202 (Introduction to University Life and Problem Solving) courses and provide oversight of the instructors. Depending on the department’s needs, the candidate will have opportunities to teach more specialized advanced courses.

Along with classroom instruction expectations, the successful candidate will:

• advise students
• participate in recruitment and retention efforts
• engage in department and campus service activities
• enhance programs and student experiences
• provide service to the department, institution, and profession
• help expand our network with the industry to benefit our programs, student experience, and student employment opportunities
• work collaboratively with faculty colleagues

A tenure-track appointment carries a 24.0 credit hour workload per academic year, distributed over the fall and spring semesters; a lecturer appointment carries 30.0 credit hours. The Director duties will be part of the faculty workload obligation in the form of a reassignment from teaching. Summer teaching may be available for additional compensation.

Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. Application materials will include a current CV, a cover letter, and unofficial transcripts. You will have the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume.

This position will remain open until filled. For full consideration, submit application materials by October 1, 2024.

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.

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