Teaching Specialist

This is a temporary, 25%-time teaching position for the fall semester 2026. The individual in this position will each a principles of farm management undergraduate course in the Agricultural & Food Business Management program. Work includes creating a syllabus, delivering lectures, grading student work, coordinating and evaluating student projects, and advising and mentoring students in the class.

Required

• Advanced degree in agricultural economics, economics, agribusiness management, business management, or closely related field of study
• Excellent writing skills
• Demonstrated knowledge of farm and agribusiness management.
• Ability to teach farm and agribusiness management related courses at the collegiate level
• Ability to organize and manage student projects
• Experience working in culturally diverse environments
• Experience advising/mentoring

Preferred

• Evidence of teaching effectiveness at the collegiate level
• Experience teaching farm and agribusiness management related courses at the collegiate level
• Experience organizing and managing student projects

The Department of Applied Economics (APEC) supports the College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Science's (CFANS) and the University of Minnesota's land-grant mission through its teaching, research, and extension programs. APEC's teaching programs include Bachelor of Science degrees in Applied Economics and Agricultural & Food Business Management, and Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy degrees in Applied Economics. Its research and extension focus are broadly defined as Food Systems; Development, Growth, & Trade; Environmental & Resource Economics; and Public Sector Economics.

Pay Range: $9,500 - $11,500 per semester; 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 have the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume or CV.

• Please include the following documents with your application.
  • CV
  • Transcript
  • Cover Letter
  • Names / contact information for three professional references

This position will remain open until filled.

• Review of applications will begin on June 30, 2026.

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