College Adjunct Faculty

Overview and Responsibilities

Saint Mary's University of Minnesota is seeking candidates who are eager to contribute to its Lasallian Catholic mission of awakening, nurturing, and empowering learners to ethical lives of service and leadership. We invite individuals to help transform lives through education, inspired by the Catholic Intellectual Tradition’s quest to understand the human experience through faith and reason and its embrace of all who are dedicated to learning from one another through authentic conversations in search of the truth. We are especially interested in and give preference to candidates who demonstrate a vision to create and nurture initiatives that will advance our mission within the scope of their duties and who will foster a culture of dialogue that, with respect for all people, supports the search for meaning and purpose in pursuit of excellence.

Overview and Responsibilities

Saint Mary's University of Minnesota invites ongoing applications for adjunct faculty to plan and teach assigned courses in one or more disciplines for which they are qualified, and to support a range of current or potential course needs in our undergraduate curriculum. Employment as an adjunct faculty member is based on individual course assignments and contracts will align with the needs of the College from semester to semester. 

We seek qualified adjuncts for a variety of undergraduate disciplines, including: Biology, Business, Communication Studies, English, first-year College Composition, Geography, History, Political Science, and other disciplines. Instructors from other disciplines are also welcome to apply. 

Teaching opportunities may exist online or in a blended format at our Winona, MN campus. Most in-person courses are taught during regular business hours, and most online courses are offered asynchronously. 

Applicants are preferred who can demonstrate a commitment to advancing Saint Mary’s Lasallian Catholic identity and mission, interdisciplinary teaching and learning, the integration of the liberal arts within the professions, methods of character and virtue education, the holistic residential campus experience, and/or the Catholic Intellectual Tradition in relation to their discipline.

This posting is continuously open, and qualified applicants will be part of a candidate pool for regular periodic review and course assignment throughout the year.

Salary Range: $1100 per (faculty load) credit hour

Among their primary functions, applicants must be able to:

• Teach course(s) assigned by following the material provided by the dean’s office or the program chair.
• Answer student inquiries in a timely manner.
• Grade students’ performance fairly and according to the College’s standards & policies.
• Maintain accurate records of student attendance and academic progress.
• Employ a variety of instructional strategies to support and motivate students.

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Master’s or terminal degree in assigned discipline (or a master’s degree plus a combination of 18 graduate credit hours within assigned discipline and professional experience).
• Previous teaching experience strongly preferred.
• Experience using instructional technology is required.

Application Requirements

• A cover letter, including which discipline(s) the candidate is interested in teaching. 
• A resume or curriculum vitae, providing evidence that the applicant is qualified to teach the preferred discipline. 
• Contact information for three professional references.
• Official transcripts.

Physical Demands

[X] Sedentary work. Sedentary work involves lifting no more than 10 pounds at a time and occasionally lifting or carrying articles like docket files, ledgers, and small tools. Although a sedentary job is defined as one which involves sitting, a certain amount of walking and standing is often necessary in carrying out job duties. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required occasionally and other sedentary criteria are met.[ ] Light work. Light work involves lifting no more than 20 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 pounds. Even though the weight lifted may be very little, a job is in this category when it requires a good deal of walking or standing, or when it involves sitting most of the time with some pushing and pulling of arm or leg controls. To be considered capable of performing a full or wide range of light work, you must have the ability to do substantially all of these activities.[ ] Medium work. Medium work involves lifting no more than 50 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 25 pounds.[ ] Heavy work. Heavy work involves lifting no more than 100 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

Physical Hazards – Health and Safety Concerns[X] General office environments[ ] Ergonomics[ ] Noise[ ] Chemicals (possible for in-person science courses)[ ] Driving[ ] Biohazards[ ] Extreme climate (Hot/Cold)

Application Requirements

Apply online at https://www.smumn.edu/about/offices-services/human-resources/employment-opportunities/ and include a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references.

Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota believes inclusion and human dignity contributes to a robust academic and work environment and is critical to achieving the University's mission in an increasingly diverse society. Individuals with expertise and diverse skills from underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply. Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. The successful candidate must support, respect, and advance the mission of Saint Mary's University as a Lasallian Catholic institution.

All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check.