Full-Time Lecturer - Strategic Management and Entrepreneurship Department

The Strategic Management and Entrepreneurship (SME) Department at the Carlson School of Management, University of Minnesota (Minnesota Carlson), seeks applicants to fill one full-time Professional and Administrative (P&A) Instructor position starting in Fall 2026.

This individual will start off teaching courses in Ethics & Sustainability and Business Communication. Potential additional courses to be added in the following year are Fundamentals in Management and Strategic Management. A full-time P&A Instructor covers courses accounting for 24 credits annually.

Successful applicants will be able to teach at both the undergraduate (e.g., BA) and graduate (e.g., MBA) student levels. They should also be able to demonstrate excellence in teaching at both levels, preferably through reference to past teaching experience at the University of Minnesota or another university. They need not be active researchers in related areas, but such research interest is welcome. They should be able to work with a teaching team to develop curriculum and materials that are consistent across different course sections. They should be willing and able to advise students on all course issues outside of course instruction time during office hours.

The successful applicant will have a terminal degree in Policy, Operations, Strategic Management or related field (e.g., Law) along with significant teaching experience. Additionally, preferred candidates will have relevant business industry and communications experience. See below for required documents to be included in the application submission.

This position is not eligible for H-1B or green card sponsorship.

This P&A teaching position is an annual appointment, renewable based on performance, SME Departmental needs, and budget priorities. The successful applicant will be appointed at the Lecturer or Senior Lecturer level depending on the qualifications and experience described in this advertisement:

Required qualifications: Lecturer

• Terminal degree (e.g., PhD) or master's degree (e.g., MBA, MA, MFA) in a relevant field, plus at least five years related industry and/or academic experience.

Required qualifications: Senior Lecturer

• Terminal degree in a relevant field plus at least 10 years related industry and or academic experience, or master's degree plus at least 15 years related industry and or academic experience.

Additional preferred qualifications: Lecturer and Senior Lecturer

• Demonstrated excellence in undergraduate and graduate teaching, preferably through reference to past teaching experience at the University of Minnesota or another university;
• Demonstrated ability to offer undergraduate and graduate courses in courses associated with this posting
• Demonstrated interest in related research;
• Demonstrated intellectual interest and willingness to participate in SME Departmental activities.

Individuals must be eligible to work in the U.S. This position is not eligible for H-1B or Green Card sponsorship.

The SME Department consists of 18 tenured and tenure-track faculty, eight full-time P&A instructors, several adjunct instructors, and more than a dozen PhD students. The SME Department is located in the Carlson School of Management, which is recognized around the world as a leading institution in business education and research. The SME Department areas include strategy, international business, business communication, technology management, entrepreneurship, and organizational theory. To learn more about the SME Department and the Carlson School of Management, please visit this website: www.csom.umn.edu.

Minnesota Carlson is located in a vigorous business community. The area is headquarters to more than a dozen Fortune 500 firms, several of the world's largest private companies, and a sustained history of technological innovation, new product offerings, and successful new business ventures. The Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul are home to clusters of firms in high tech, medical devices, food and agriculture, and financial services, among others. Many faculty members pursue research and service projects with local companies.

The Twin Cities area is rated among the best metropolitan areas in which to live, highly regarded for thriving arts, music and theater. The University of Minnesota is highly ranked internationally for research, and several department faculty maintain close ties with other University departments, including Sociology, Economics, as well as with the Medical School, the Engineering School, the Law School and the School of Public Policy.

Pay Range: $95,000 - $105,000; depending on education/qualifications/experience

Time Appointment Category: 100% Appointment

Position Type: Faculty and P&A Staff

Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefit eligibility.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program
• Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• University HSA contributions
• Disability and employer-paid life insurance
• Employee wellbeing program
• Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity
• Financial counseling services
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost
• Employee Transit Pass with free or reduced rates in the Twin Cities metro area

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.

Include the following documents in your application submission:

1. curriculum vitae;
2. cover letter with addressing your qualifications and teaching philosophy (2 page maximum);
3. evidence of teaching excellence in the form of written teaching evaluations;
4. sample syllabus in any of the fields indicated in the posting, including sample assignments;
5. names and contact information for three references;

Additional information or application questions may be submitted via email: SMEsearch@umn.edu

This position will remain open until filled.

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.

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