Instructor or Assistant Professor, Applied Human Sciences

About the job:

Part-time temporary Teaching Assistant Professor or Instructor position in the Department of Applied Human Sciences for the academic year 2026-27. Appointments begin August 24, 2026.

Duties & Responsibilities: 1) Teaching courses based on approved course curriculum in consultation with the department head, specifically HLTH 2200: Research and Evaluation in
Health Science, HLTH 3116: Principles of Epidemiology and Human Disease and/or HLTH 3300: Planning Community Health Interventions; 2) developing assessment measures (i.e., exams, quizzes, presentations, papers); 3) providing students with grade status throughout the term; 4) providing academic advising to undergraduate students; 5) attending bi-weekly faculty meetings; and 6) holding weekly office hours. Instructors will be evaluated by students and faculty.

Required:

• Master's degree from an accredited institution in a field related to public health. Required academic qualification to be eligible for the Teaching Assistant Professor position is a Doctorate from an accredited institution in a field related to specific teaching assignment.
• Commitment to working effectively with diverse communities, students, and colleagues in
  educational settings.

Preferred:

• Previous teaching experience at the collegiate level (such as Teaching Assistant experience) to a diverse group of students
• Evidence of effective teaching and academic rigor
• Evidence of strong written and oral communication skills.

The Department of Applied Human Sciences (AHS) is one of five departments within the College of Education and Human Service Professions. AHS is the department home to nearly 40 full-time and part-time faculty members with teaching and research interests in multiple degree programs: Childhood Nature Studies, Environmental and Outdoor Education, Exercise & Rehabilitation Sciences, Physical Education, Public Health, and School Health Education.

The curriculum of the degree programs reflects the accreditation standards of the various
disciplines. Students graduate from these degree programs with a Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.S.) degree. There are currently over 500 majors enrolled in the degree programs offered by the department. The students in the programs come from Minnesota, Wisconsin, across the Midwest and nationally and internationally. Our department strongly supports international educational opportunities. More information is available at d.umn.edu/ahs.

Pay Range: $17,433.00 - $20,420.40 per year; 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.

Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will be given 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.

Online applications must include:

1. Cover letter
2. CV

Additional information from finalists may be requested. Application review will begin July 20th.

Please send any inquires to:
Mary Stenson, PhD, FACSM
Department Head

To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail employ@umn.edu or call (612) 624-8647.

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

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.

University of Minnesota, Duluth (UMD)

The University of Minnesota, Duluth (UMD) consistently ranks among the top Midwestern, regional universities in U.S. News and World Report's "America's Best Colleges" issue.

Overlooking Lake Superior, UMD provides an alternative to both large research and small liberal arts environments and attracts students looking for a personalized learning experience on a medium-sized campus of a major university. A firm liberal arts foundation anchors a variety of traditional degree programs, as well as professional and graduate students that draw on UMD's many research institutes and labs.

At the University of Minnesota, we are proud to be recognized by Forbes as a Best Employer for Company Culture (2026), Best Employer for Women (2023), and Best Employer by State (2022-2026). In 2026, we also received Culture Excellence & Industry Awards recognition for employee appreciation and work-life flexibility.