Online Math Teaching Assistant Jobs in Duluth, MN

Time of Appointment: 15%- 75% Appointment
Summary of Position:
The UMD Department of Social Work seeks to add to its pool of part-time instructors available to teach courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels such as Individuals, Families & Group Practice; School Social Work; Organization & Community Practice; Social Work with Diverse Populations; child welfare courses; and others. 15% to 75% positions for the 2026-2027 academic year are available. Fall Term is August 24, 2026 to January 6, 2027. Spring Term is January 7 to May 23, 2027.
Candidates will be considered for the rank of Instructor or Teaching Assistant Professor, determined by qualifications. A master's degree is required for the rank of Instructor (9404), and a doctorate is required for the rank of Teaching Assistant Professor (9403T).
Job Responsibilities:
***THIS IS A FACULTY POSITION***
Job duties and responsibilities include teaching courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels such as Individuals, Families & Group Practice; School Social Work; Organization & Community Practice; Social Work with Diverse Populations; child welfare courses; and others
Qualifications
Instructor Required Qualifications:

A Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW) from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.

Two years post-MSW practice experience (required for practice courses).

Commitment to fostering diversity across campus, the social work curriculum, and the social work department.

Valid Minnesota social work license or verification of eligibility for licensure by the Minnesota Board of Social Work.

Instructor Preferred Qualifications:

Social work practice experience in specific courses assigned to teach.

Demonstrated success working effectively with culturally diverse students, colleagues, and communities, including intercultural communication skills, awareness of diverse cultural values and beliefs, and willingness to examine your own cultural biases.

Experience, knowledge base and commitment to American Indian and/or Indigenous people and communities.

Evidence of effective academic classroom teaching or professional training experience.

Demonstrated skills related to the development and implementation of on-line courses.

Evidence of effective communication skills necessary for a faculty position.

Teaching Assistant Professor Required Qualifications:

A PhD or Doctorate in Social Work or related field.

A Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW) from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.

Two years post-MSW practice experience (required for practice courses).

Commitment to fostering diversity across campus, the social work curriculum, and the social work department.

Valid Minnesota social work license or verification of eligibility for licensure by the Minnesota Board of Social Work.

Teaching Assistant Professor Preferred Qualifications:

Social work practice experience in specific courses assigned to teach.

Demonstrated success working effectively with culturally diverse students, colleagues, and communities, including intercultural communication skills, awareness of diverse cultural values and beliefs, and willingness to examine your own cultural biases.

Experience, knowledge base and commitment to American Indian and/or Indigenous people and communities.

Evidence of effective academic classroom teaching or professional training experience.

Demonstrated skills related to the development and implementation of on-line courses.

Evidence of effective communication skills necessary for a faculty position.

Pay and Benefits
Pay Range:
Instructor: $46,914.00 - $62,552.00; per year; depending on education/qualifications/experience.
Teaching Assistant Professor: $51,015.75 - $68,021.00 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 .
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 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.
Complete applications should include:

A cover letter expressing your interests, experience, accomplishments, and strengths as they relate to the position, including your experience working with students and/or social work clients from diverse backgrounds.

Your current resume or CV.

A list of the names, phone numbers and email addresses of three references

Finalists may be required to submit additional materials. The position will remain open until filled. The starting date is August 24, 2026. Please send any inquiries to Dr. Nomi Ostrander at nomi@d.umn.edu.
To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail employ@umn.edu or call (612) 624-8647.
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
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.
About University of Minnesota
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.