About the Job
The Department of Statistics in the College of Liberal Arts at the
University of Minnesota occasionally needs Teaching Specialists or
Lecturers to teach courses that cannot be staffed by regular
faculty or graduate students. Openings of this kind sometime occur
for teaching evening and summer session, as well as day courses and
courses offered through Independent and Distance Learning. The
courses are primarily introductory or survey courses. These
positions are temporary and part-time.
This does not constitute a posting for vacancies, but establishes a
pool of applicants should openings occur during the 2023-2024
academic year. Applicants will be selected from this pool on an
as-needed basis through academic year. Appointments may be
renewable based on need, funding, and performance.
Teaching Specialists and Lecturers will be expected to teach
undergraduate or graduate students in assigned course(s), hold
office hours to assist and advise students, and participate in
relevant departmental meetings.
The responsibilities of the job are to prepare for and conduct
classes, supervise teaching assistants, hold office hours, turn in
grades, respond to student and department inquiries, submit an
activity report, attend meetings, turn in student evaluations. The
candidate should be open to teach both in person and online
modalities.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
• Minimum Qualifications for Teaching Specialist position:
Master’s degree in statistics or closely related quantitative
field, and college level teaching experience in Statistics.
• Minimum Qualifications for Lecturer position: PhD degree in
Statistics or closely related field, and six months teaching
experience in an academic institution.
About the Department
The School of Statistics was founded in 1971 as a successor to the
Department of Statistics founded in 1958 as a center for research
and teaching in statistical theory and in applied statistics. In
addition, since its founding the School has provided consulting to
University researchers on the application of statistical
methodology in their work. We offer courses leading MS and PhD
degrees, and to bachelor's degrees in both the College of Liberal
Arts and in the College of Science and Engineering.
About the College of Liberal Arts
Home to the arts, social sciences and humanities disciplines and
programs, the College of Liberal Arts is the largest college in the
University of Minnesota and comprises 31 academic departments, 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 twenty buildings on the East
Bank and West Bank of the Twin Cities campus. CLA enrolls nearly
13,000 undergraduate students, over 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.
Diversity,
Equity, and Inclusion in CLA
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How To Apply
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 CV.
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.
This position will remain open until filled.
To request an accommodation during the application process, please
e-mail employ@umn.edu 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
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Location: Minneapolis, MN
Posted: Oct. 18, 2024, 8:10 p.m.
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