About the Job
Position Overview
The 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
Education
The counselor edducation (CE) track prepares counselors and counseling psychologists for work in a variety of
settings, including education, business, community, and agency environments.
Psychological
Foundations
Psychological 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 Education
The 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 Psychology
The 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%)
Course Preparation (10%)
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
About the Department
Department Overview
The 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 Overview
The 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. https://www.cehd.umn.edu
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:
To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail
[email protected] or call (612) 624-UOHR (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.
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