Product Design Teaching Specialist/Lecturer

Required Qualifications: A Master's or Bachelor's degree plus substantial professional recognition in the subject field or a closely related discipline Professional teaching experience at the collegiate level Evidence of competence to teach in content area is required Proven excellent communication and interpersonal skills Evidence of attention to cultural diversity in teaching Preferred Qualifications: A terminal degree in your subject field, Ph.D. or MFA is required in the subject field or a closely related discipline Technologically innovative approach to teaching Experience working collaboratively with academic departments and in the community About the Job Position Overview: The Department of Landscape Architecture in the College of Design welcomes all applications and are specifically seeking part-time Teaching Specialists/Lecturers in the area of Product Design for the 2 Academic Year and Summer. The Teaching Specialist/Lecturer will teach a designated course/courses based on the needs of the department. In order to prepare our students to confront the real challenges of our time, every College of Design graduate from the University of Minnesota will: Be able to apply design thinking as a way to address issues big and small confronting the local and world community Understand and be prepared for the social, environmental, and economic ramifications of each problem they address and every decision they make in their work Not only be able to conceive unique ideas, but be capable of implementing those ideas through actionable plans, projects, or strategies Responsibilities: Provide instructional delivery based on the course objectives and student learning outcomes defined by the program faculty and within the time scheduled for the course. Meet with lead faculty for the course to ensure a solid understanding of the course objections and prescribed learning outcomes. Teach class each week as scheduled. Communicate with students via their University of Minnesota email account only. Hold office hours each week to allow students access to them outside of the classroom. Contribute to and support the mission of our land-grant institution. Instructor is encouraged to participate in department committees and in portfolio review (if applicable). About the Department College of Design As one of the most comprehensive design colleges in the country, the College of Design's vision is to be the recognized leader in advancing transformative thinking and practice, and reinventing our disciplines and professions for a new century. 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 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. In order to be considered for the position, the following materials are required to be submitted: Letter of interest Resume Contact information for three to five references Transcripts. While the department requires official transcripts, a copy of the transcript may be submitted with the application. If hired, an official transcript will be required This position will remain open until filled. If you have questions regarding this position, please contact Amanda Smoot, Administrator at . For more information, visit our web site at: and our College of Design web site at: . To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail or call 624-UOHR (8647). 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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.