Teaching Specialist or Lecturer, Cultural Studies and Comparative Literature

The Department of Cultural Studies and Comparative Literature invites applications for part-time, temporary Teaching Specialist or Lecturer positions for openings occurring in the fall 2025 and spring 2026 semesters. Duties include teaching undergraduate students in assigned course(s), holding office hours to assist and advise students, and participating in department meetings and service to the department. Available courses are;

Fall 2025

• CSCL/SCMC 3221: On Television (Online Asynchronous, cap 85, one TA)

Spring 2026

• CSCL/SCMC 1202W: Media (T/Th 1:00-2:15PM, cap 96, two TAs)
• CSCL/SCMC 3220W: Screen Cultures (W/F 9:45-11:00, cap 30)
• CSCL/SCMC 3221: On Television (Online Asynchronous, cap 85, one TA)
  

9753 Teaching Specialist

Required Qualifications:

• M.A. (or foreign equivalent) in a relevant discipline
• At least one year of post baccalaureate teaching experience in the humanities, social sciences, or related field
• Detailed and extensive knowledge of history, theory, and social context of the fields to be taught
• Familiarity with the Cultural Studies and Comparative Literature curricula

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two years of teaching experience at the collegiate level in relevant disciplinary fields with documented evidence of teaching excellence
• M.F.A. (or foreign equivalent) in a relevant discipline

9754 Lecturer

Required Qualifications:

• Ph.D. (or foreign equivalent) in a relevant discipline
• At least one year of post baccalaureate teaching experience in the humanities, social sciences, or related field
• Detailed and extensive knowledge of history, theory, and social context of the fields to be taught
• Familiarity with the Cultural Studies and Comparative Literature curricula

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two years of teaching experience at the collegiate level in relevant disciplinary fields with documented evidence of teaching excellence
  

The Department of Cultural Studies and Comparative Literature is a free-thinking, interdisciplinary humanities department at the University of Minnesota - Twin Cities. To learn more about the department, visit https://cla.umn.edu/cscl.

Pay Range: $8,000 - $10,250 per course; depending on education/qualifications/experience.

Retirement plan options are available for Civil Service, Faculty, Labor-Represented, Professional & Administrative, and Temp Casual classifications. Learn more about retirement plans.

While our salary ranges provide a framework, it is important to note that most of the time, the initial pay may not reach the maximum of the range. This approach ensures that compensation reflects the value and unique contributions of each candidate while maintaining equity within our organization. As part of our commitment to fair and equitable compensation, please be aware that the salary offered to incoming candidates will be based on their individual credentials and experience.

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

Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your "My Job Applications" page and uploading documents in the "My Cover Letters and Attachments" section.

The deadline for applications is May 23rd, 2025.

All applications must include the documents listed below. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

• Resume
• Cover letter addressing which courses you are interested in teaching and your expertise in those course areas

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