Apply for Job Job ID366897 LocationTwin Cities Job FamilyEducation-General Full/Part TimeFull-Time Regular/TemporaryRegular Job Code9754 Employee ClassAcad Prof and Admin Add to Favorite Jobs Email this Job About the Job Urban Studies Teaching Specialist (9754) / Lecturer (9753) The Department of Geography, Environment and Society in the College of Liberal Arts seeks a full-time, non-tenure track, Academic and Professional (P&A) position at the rank of Teaching Specialist or Lecturer for its Urban Studies program with an anticipated start date in the Fall 2025 semester. This is primarily an instructional position with advising and administrative job duties. The position involves teaching four courses; provides administrative support to the Urban Studies Director; and advises Urban Studies majors and minors. Appointment Details This is a 100%-time, 9-month, Annual Renewable, Academic and Professional (P&A) position. The position is primarily in-person with some possibilities for remote work based on the needs of the department, determined in consultation with the chair. Responsibilities Instruction: 67% Teach 4 courses per year in GES; specific courses determined in consultation with chair and faculty director: Possibilities include: URBS Internship seminar URBS Senior Project Seminar GEOG 1372: Global Cities GEOG 1301: Our Globalizing World GEOG 3371W: Cities Citizens and Communities As instructor, you will be required to develop, prepare and deliver well-crafted courses, demonstrate expertise of the subject matter, supervise Teaching Assistants (if assigned to the course), respond to student and department inquiries, meet with students, hold office hours, and perform grading. Advising & Administrative: 33% Work one-on-one with students to develop their individualized plan for graduation and maintain accurate records for each major and minor. Advise prospective students with admission and program requirements, enrollment, and orientation to the program. Discuss study abroad, internship requirements and our student organization with all students. Keep in-person and zoom advising hours that meet student demand at regular intervals Hold regular workshops on applying to graduate school and other professional development paths Oversee and support the Campus-Life MN Urban Studies Student Association (MUSSA) Facilitate events such as: welcome event, alumni panels and spring picnic Maintain department listserv Urbs-undergrad@lists.umn.edu Develop an internship repository to assist URBS students in securing internships Develop and maintain an alumni list Assist with onboarding of adjunct instructors The Teaching Specialist/Lecturer works closely with the faculty director, the department chair, and other members of the department to develop the program curriculum and ensure it is aligned with department, college, and university requirements. Qualifications Required: M.A. in Geography, Urban Studies or related field. Demonstrated undergraduate teaching experience and effectiveness Preferred: Ph.D. in Geography, Urban Studies or related field. Excellent oral and written communication skills and be capable of delivering high-quality instruction to a diverse student body. Experience conducting and/or supervising urban research. 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. About the Department The Department of Geography, Environment and Society at the University of Minnesota is a top-ranked, nationally and internationally recognized department that includes programs in Geography, Urban Studies, and Geographic Information Science. Studies in Geography offer an integrative perspective on the relations among social, political, economic, and physical phenomena in space and place, and provide a methodological emphasis in Geographic Information Science. Urban Studies is an interdisciplinary undergraduate program that focuses on the conceptual and analytica frameworks and specialized skills needed for professions focused on urban change or development in public agencies, non-profits, or private business, or for graduate study in urban planning, law, social welfare, public affairs, or the social and environmental sciences. The MGIS program, first of its type in the U.S., is a professional degree program that provides a comprehensive GIS degree that balances work in the theoretical/conceptual, technical, and application domains of GIS; delivers course work at times convenient for students employed full time; and emphasizes societal impacts of GIS technologies. The Department provides up-to-date computing, cartography/GIS, and physical geography laboratories, support for tree-ring analysis, soil characterization, and paleoenvironmental reconstruction, and one of the nation's finest libraries supporting all undergraduate, graduate, and professional research and training programs. FFI: http://www.geog.umn.edu/ About the College of Liberal Arts The College of Liberal Arts is the largest college in the University of Minnesota and comprises 31 academic units, 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 20 buildings on the East Bank and West Bank of the Twin Cities campus. CLA enrolls nearly 13,000 undergraduate students, more than 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. Pay and Benefits Pay Range: $62,000 - $70,000; depending on education/qualifications/experience Time Appointment: 75%-100% Appointment Position Type: Faculty and P&A Staff Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefit eligibility. The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes: Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts University HSA contributions Disability and employer-paid life insurance Employee wellbeing program Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity Financial counseling... For full info follow application link. 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.