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| Job Title: | Teaching Specialist (FY24 Continuous Recruitment) |
| Work Type: | Work Days: Work Vary: Yes , Shift: Other, Hours Per Week: 20, Work Type: Regular |
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| Salary Offered: | Unspecified |
| Benefits: | Unspecified. |
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| Physical Required: | Unspecified |
| Drug Testing Required: | Unspecified |
| Education Required: | Bachelor's Degree |
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| Experience Required: | Unspecified |
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Job ID357056
LocationTwin Cities
Job FamilyEducation-General
Full/Part TimePart-Time
Regular/TemporaryRegular
Job Code9754
Employee ClassAcad Prof and Admin
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%)
Attend class meetings and deliver course content
Evaluation of student performance
Grade student materials, including exams, papers and final projects
Submit grades
Respond to student inquiries and meet with students
Course Preparation (10%)
Complete orientation and training to subject matter
Meet with appropriate faculty and gather information as needed
Develop course content and syllabus in ways that effectively account for a variety of diverse backgrounds, communities, identities, and abilities.
Prepare course materials, including final exam
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
MEd/Master's degree relevant to the teaching assignment required for appointment as Teaching Specialist
A doctorate or terminal degree in a closely related field is required for an appointment as Lecturer
Evidence of attention to diverse identities in teaching or professional experience, and the commitment to
support the University's work in diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Preferred Qualifications
Demonstrated commitment to advocating for an inclusive environment for all backgrounds and identities.
Capacity to work cooperatively with others within the department, college and university
Strong record of teaching and service in a university setting
Strong understanding of curriculum concepts and processes
Strong understanding of teacher training in clinical settings and demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with others within a university setting
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:
Curriculum vitae.
Cover letter detailing interest in the position and background/experience relative to each of the required qualifications, as well as applicable preferred qualifications.
Graduate school transcripts.
Contact information for three individuals willing to provide professional... 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.
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