Applied Business (ABus) Teaching Specialist 2026 Continuous Posting

Teaching Specialist, Applied Business

This part‑time teaching position is responsible for University of Minnesota course instruction in Applied Business courses (ABUS) contracted by Undergraduate Applied and Professional Studies (uAPS) in the College of Continuing and Professional Studies (CCAPS). The position includes requirements for teaching asynchronously online, updating course curriculum, supporting program initiatives, participating in professional development, and/or course development as needed.

Teaching Specialists in Applied Business report to the Faculty Director for Applied Business and are typically contracted on a semester basis to teach at least one course per academic year.

Content expertise is sought in any of the following areas:

• Artificial Intelligence
• Global Business
• Accounting and Finance
• Career Search
• Communication
• Decision‑making and Problem‑solving
• Digital Design
• Diversity and Inclusivity
• Facility Management
• Grant Writing
• Human Resources
• Innovation
• Law and Ethics
• Leadership
• Management in Organizations
• Marketing
• Product Development
• Project Management
• Quality Management
• Real Estate
• Small Business
• Sustainability

This position offers a flexible work arrangement as a hybrid position and provides the opportunity to help shape the student experience.

The search committee will review applications as program needs arise throughout the year; candidates will only be contacted when a course is available.

NOTE: We are not offering H‑1B or Green Card sponsorship for this position.

Responsibilities

1. Teach contracted class sections and fulfill University policies, using effective practices such as setting high expectations, providing clear instructions, holding frequent contact with students, and returning graded work promptly with meaningful feedback.
2. Revise or provide input on courses as necessary to stay current with business practices and trends and to support changes in disciplinary goals and curricula.
3. Stay current in the discipline and participate in activities supporting professional development, faculty community dialogue, self‑assessment, and teaching reviews.
4. Hold weekly office hours that are reasonably responsive to student schedules.
5. Work with program staff as needed to resolve course‑ or student‑related situations requiring support or resources outside the classroom.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Demonstrated commitment to creating an inclusive environment that serves a diverse community of learners in a professional setting.
• Master's degree in a field closely related to the course(s) of instruction.
• Six or more years of professional experience in a field/knowledge area directly related to the course(s) of instruction.
• One year of teaching or corporate training experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ph.D. or terminal degree in a field closely related to the course(s) of instruction or in adult higher education.
• Teaching experience in higher education at the undergraduate level including online courses.
• A demonstrated understanding of pedagogy that blends theoretical concepts and professional applications.
• Leadership experience in a business organization.

Pay and Benefits

Pay Range: $2,437 per credit.

Retirement plan options are available for Civil Service, Faculty, Labor‑Represented, Professional & Administrative, and Temp Casual classifications.

Diversity Statement

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Employment Requirements

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. The presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment.