International Development Studies Jobs in Minnesota

Position Overview

The Department of Organizational Leadership, Policy, and Development, College of Education and Human Development, continually accepts resumes for teaching positions that may open up during the academic year. Applications are reviewed as openings occur, and individual applicants are invited to interview when their skills or areas of expertise match a specific opening. These are temporary, non-tenured, Academic Professional and Administrative (P&A) positions as Teaching Specialist or Lecturer, paid on a per course basis. Typically, these appointments are made semester by semester and employment is contingent on the course meeting its enrollment target. This posting is designed to establish a "pool" of instructors. Applicants will be selected from this pool on an as-needed basis throughout the academic year. Applications will not be acknowledged, but will be reviewed when such openings occur throughout the academic year.  

This posting is designed to establish a pool of instructors and continually accepts resumes for teaching position that may open up during the academic year or summer session. Applications will not be individually acknowledged, but will be reviewed when such openings occur throughout the year. These are temporary, non- tenured, Academic Professional and Administrative (P&A) positions as Teaching Specialist and Lecturer, paid on a per course basis.

The University of Minnesota encourages a healthy work life balance for employees. CEHD is committed to an excellent employee experience, offering a flexible work environment that meets the needs of students, staff, faculty, and the communities we serve. Flexible work arrangements may include flexibility in schedule and/or work location. All University of Minnesota employees are expected to follow applicable public health and safety procedures. 

Job Responsibilities

Teaching/Instruction (90%)

• Teach a course per semester at an undergraduate or graduate level on course topics such as: Comparative and International Development Education (CIDE), Education Policy and Leadership, Evaluation Studies, Higher Education, or Human Resource Development.
• Prepare course materials including syllabus.
• Grade student materials including exams, papers, presentations, and final exams.
• Submit grades.
• Other duties as assigned.

Student Advising (10%)

• Respond to student inquires via email, phone, or in person.
• Evaluate student performance.

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree relevant to the teaching assignment required for appointment as Teaching Specialist.  
• A Doctorate or terminal degree relevant to the teaching assignment required for appointment as Lecturer.
• Previous teaching experience.
• Ability to develop and deliver courses in ways that effectively account for a variety of diverse backgrounds, communities, identities, and abilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong record of teaching in a university setting.
• Strong understanding of curriculum concepts and processes.

Department Overview

The Department of Organizational Leadership, Policy, and Development (OLPD) is home to five graduate-level programs: Comparative and International Development Education, Education Policy and Leadership, Evaluation Studies, Higher Education, and Human Resource Development. Located in the culturally diverse cities of Minneapolis and Saint Paul, the University offers unique opportunities for research and participation in varied cultural communities.

Our world is full of systems and policies that affect how individuals learn, grow, and relate to one another. OLPD studies how those systems and policies are shaped by culture and power. We prepare leaders and researchers to transform our education and organizations for the better. We teach our students how to design, test, implement, and revise our institutional strategies in both the public and private sectors, from the international to the local level. Our students gain practical experiences in creating approaches to increase social and economic development, foster human flourishing, disrupt power structures, and promote a more just society. For more information: http://www.cehd.umn.edu/olpd/about/

College Overview

The College of Education and Human Development (CEHD), the third largest college and the University, contributes to a just and sustainable future through engagement with the local and global communities to enhance human learning and development at all stages of the life span. We know diversity is necessary to do our best work and foster our humanity. Thats why the CEHD community is collectively dedicated to cultivating an inclusive and equitable environment, embracing and celebrating all identities of our students, staff, and faculty. These values are also a moral imperative requiring continuous proactive measures and a firm stance against prejudice, discrimination, and systemic injustice.

Pay Range: $1,000 - $10,000; depending on education/qualifications/experience, course credit load, and number of students enrolled in the course.

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 in the Fiscal Year hire. 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 or CV.

This posting will remain open through the 2026-27 fiscal year (July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027). Applications will be reviewed when openings become available throughout the academic year.

In addition to the online application, complete applications must consist of the following:

1. Cover Letter
   1. Include the program area you are most interested in supporting
2. Resume or CV
3. Copy of official transcript of diploma to subtantiate degree

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.

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.

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, 2025, 2026), and Best Employer by State (2022-2026). In 2026, we also received Culture Excellence & Industry Awards recognition for employee appreciation and work-life flexibility.