Short Term Lecturer/Asst Prof or Teaching Specialist, Division of Education (FY2019 Continuous ...
- Employer
- University of Minnesota - Rochester
- Location
- Morris
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- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
Location: Morris
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Part-Time
Job ID: 323850
Qualifications The University of Minnesota, Morris Division of Education may need Lecturers/Assistant Professors or Teaching Specialists to teach on a short-term and/or temporary basis during the 2018-2019 academic year (August 20, 2018 - May 19, 2019). This position will report to the Division Chair of Education. The qualifications for this position are as follows: Ph.D. or terminal degree for Lecturer/Assistant Professor; MA/MS or BA/BS for Teaching Specialists, masters preferred. Candidate must have academic preparation appropriate to the specialized teaching field. Though clear emphasis is on successful teaching, consideration will be given to scholarly attainment or other professional recognition or distinction in the teaching field. About the Job
Duties/Responsibilities
The primary responsibility will be teaching undergraduate courses. Some service and research activity may be expected.
This position will remain open until filled.
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.
Morris values diversity in its students, faculty, and staff. Morris is especially interested in qualified candidates who can contribute to the diversity of our community through their teaching, research, and /or service because we believe that diversity enriches the University experience for everyone.To request disability accommodation or material in alternative formats contact: UMM Human Resources, (320)-589-6024, Room 201, Behmler Hall, Morris, MN.Background Check Information
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, Morris (UMM)
The University of Minnesota, Morris (UMM) makes its home on a 121-year-old campus on the western edge of the state and is one of the top public liberal arts colleges in the nation. The small, close-knit campus emphasizes faculty/student collaboration in research, study abroad, and service learning. Deeply rooted in the tall grass prairies of Minnesota, the campus also has advanced sustainable, environmentally friendly initiatives that have grown to levels of national leadership and touch nearly all aspects of campus life.
A distinctive undergraduate campus within the University of Minnesota system, Morris combines the benefits of an intimate, student-centered residential liberal arts education with access to the resources and opportunities of one of the nation's largest universities. Morris is a member of the Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges (COPLAC) and provides students with a rigorous academic experience, preparing them to be global citizens who value and pursue intellectual growth, civic engagement, intercultural competence, and environmental stewardship. The student body of nearly 1800 is supported by approximately 130 faculty members, a student/faculty ratio of 14:1. The Morris campus is the most ethnically diverse in the University of Minnesota system, with 28 percent US students of color (19 percent of whom are American Indian students) and 11 percent international students.
Morris culture is characterized by an unwavering commitment to the liberal arts and undergraduate education as well as by the particular traditions it has developed in pursuing that mission. The community believes in the values of shared governance (embodied in its official policymaking body, an inclusive Campus Assembly), and it recognizes the heritage of its campus (which was founded as an American Indian boarding school) with a vigorous commitment to diversity. With a vibrant sense of community in and out of the classroom, Morris aims to integrate curricular, co-curricular, and extracurricular aspects of the student experience, and it reaches outward to the broader community with collaborative enterprises, partnerships, and service-learning initiatives.
Organization
Working at University of Minnesota - Rochester
UMR offers distinctive health sciences and biosciences education to prepare students for a broad spectrum of current and emerging careers, ranging from patient care to pure and applied research.
The campus community serves approximately 750 undergraduate and graduate students in the heart of downtown Rochester.
Vision: The University of Minnesota Rochester will inspire and empower undergraduates to solve the grand health care challenges of the 21st century.
Founded: 2006
First Graduating Class: 2013
Location: Downtown Rochester, Minnesota -- in the heart of the medical world
Specialty: Undergraduate Health Sciences
UMR Majors:
Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences (BSHS)
- An innovative degree program with an integrated curriculum to provide students with a foundational undergraduate education that allows them to pursue a wide range of careers in the health sciences field.
Bachelor of Science in Health Professions (BSHP)
- Four-degree programs in educational collaboration with Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences.
Enrollment: Enrollment varies by class, but maximum enrollment is approximately 1,000.
Average Incoming High School Cumulative GPA: 3.6
Average Class Size: 21
Median ACT: 22-27
Student to Faculty Ratio: 12:1
Note: There are no Teaching Assistants. There are no lecture halls. Faculty are available in JustASK Centers daily.
Financial Aid: 97% of students received financial aid in 2017.
Diversity Profile: University of Minnesota Rochester
The University of Minnesota Rochester (UMR) has always prided itself in its diverse student body. UMR is different from other colleges and universities, having a single focus in providing degrees in health care. At this innovative campus, students who are traditionally in underrepresented populations in higher education (students of color, first-year generation students, Pell Grant-eligible students) are not only being retained but are also graduating in four years at rates above national numbers. Last year’s incoming class included 35.7% students of color.
Faculty and staff build relationships with students, connecting them to resources that contribute to student success during their time at UMR. Each student is paired with a success coach and given access to learning cohorts, Living Learning Communities, JustASK centers where faculty are readily available, bridge programs, and first-year student research teams.
More than 90% of UMR graduates complete their education and earn their degrees in four years or less, reducing the debt that they incur compared to other universities. Because of the specialized degrees offered at UMR, alumni graduate into a field where they are able to find jobs quickly, fulfilling a workforce shortage. 100% of Bachelor of Science in Health Professions students are employed in their field post-graduation.
Students who graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences degree continue their studies in medicine, mental health, public health and research.
UMR is constantly being driven to discover new, innovative ways to serve its students. One of the ways this is accomplished is through faculty’s primary research being conducted on student learning. The results of this research is seen in UMR’s unique flipped classrooms, active classroom environment (rather than traditional lecture-based classes), consistent group work, and most notably, the intersection between various subjects. Faculty in UMR’s Center for Learning Innovation offer an integrated curriculum, enabling students to develop critical thinking skills, empowering them to be exceptional learners whose careers address real life and real-world problems in the health care arena.
As the workforce demand in the health care industry increases, as well as the diversity among graduating high school seniors, not only in Minnesota but also around the country and world, UMR is poised to welcome underrepresented students to its purpose-driven campus. UMR’s evidence-based, relationship-driven practices are propelling the University to inspire transformation in higher education through innovations that empower graduates to solve the grand health challenges of the 21st century.
- Website
- https://www.r.umn.edu/
- Telephone
- 5072588005
- Location
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300 University Square
111 South Broadway
Rochester
MN
55904
US
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