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Our purpose at CCAPS is to inspire and serve an expanding population of learners in all stages of life. We are guided by five core values: Access, Learning, Inclusivity, Collaboration, and Excellence.
We are committed to creating a welcoming, inclusive environment in every work and learning space—on campus, online, and in the community—that recognizes and celebrates differences.
CCAPS and the University of Minnesota are proud to be equal opportunity employers. All employment opportunities can be found on the University’s employment website. As available, all positions and application instructions will be posted. Please note, we do not accept or respond to unsolicited job inquiries or résumés.
Staff Positions
Continuous Teaching Specialist
Share your knowledge with the next generation of professionals in your field. As a Continuous Teaching Specialist for Undergraduate Applied Science Programs, you’d also help our programs stay current on industry trends. Visit the Continuous Teaching Specialist website for details.
MELP Part-Time Teaching Specialist
Job ID 356790
The Minnesota English Language Program (MELP) in the College of Continuing and Professional Studies (CCAPS) at the University of Minnesota is seeking to create a pool of qualified instructors for part-time, adjunct Teaching Specialist positions for various terms for the 2023–24 academic year. Adjunct instructors will be hired on a per term basis based on program needs. These are temporary, nontenured positions paid on a per course basis.
Adjunct Teaching Specialists will be responsible for teaching courses in the Intensive English Program, Academic English Program, or a Short-Term Program. Position duties include planning and teaching one or more ESL courses; attending staff meetings and orientation; collaborating with other teachers in the program on curriculum development; and student assessment and other program duties as assigned.
External applicants: https://hr.myu.umn.edu/jobs/ext/356790
Internal applicants: https://hr.myu.umn.edu/jobs/int/356790
Teaching Specialist – PDL Applied Data Analysis Course
Job ID 359166
The Adjunct Teaching Specialist is a temporary (per course), part-time, nontenured position for our Professional Development and Lifelong Learning Programs. The position will be responsible for developing and teaching one or more of the following course topics: Data Analysis Foundations, Data Interpretation and Application, and Data Storytelling. Up to three positions will be hired.
The Adjunct Teaching Specialist will collaborate with an instructional designer and program manager to develop six-week noncredit course(s) during the first approximately six months of the position.
After developing the course, the position will teach the course using the developed curriculum. The course is fully online and uses a blend of synchronous and asynchronous instructional methods. Live instruction is done through a weekly Zoom session. Asynchronous instruction is done through the university’s learning management system, Canvas.
Each course will last six weeks. During the instructional phase of this position, the Adjunct Teaching Specialist is expected to be engaged and available for a total of twelve weeks, including the three weeks prior to the course start date and three weeks after the course end date.
External applicants: https://hr.myu.umn.edu/jobs/ext/359166
Internal applicants: https://hr.myu.umn.edu/jobs/int/359166
OLLI Program Manager
Job ID 359755
The OLLI Program Manager supports the educational programming of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute within the Department of Professional Development and Lifelong Learning (PDL) in the College of Continuing and Professional Studies (CCAPS) on the Saint Paul campus. The Program Manager is responsible for leading the planning, development, and implementation of a portfolio of OLLI courses and offerings specifically targeting learners ages 50 and older. Drawing on a background in noncredit enrichment learning, the OLLI Program Manager applies this knowledge to develop a robust and varied curriculum of learning opportunities.
The Program Manager works with a range of constituents (e.g., colleagues, volunteers, partners, members) in a variety of capacities: refine courses, initiate new course directions; consult on program design; manage evaluation process; and coordinate with volunteers to design and deliver courses and offerings. The Program Manager works with the OLLI volunteers and Director to research and develop new programming to respond to evolving needs. The OLLI Program Manager reports to the Director of OLLI.
This position offers a flexible work arrangement as a hybrid position and has the unique opportunity to help shape and be responsible for the student experience.
Work for a phenomenal team and college that’s student and staff-centered!
Internal applicants: https://hr.myu.umn.edu/jobs/int/359755
External applicants: https://hr.myu.umn.edu/jobs/ext/359755
Student Positions
Contract Instructors
Professional Development Successfully Lead Enterprise-Wide Change Management Instructor
The Successfully Lead Enterprise-Wide Change Management Instructor is a temporary (per course) contractor position for our Professional Development and Lifelong Learning Programs. Compensation is paid on a per course basis. The Successfully Lead Enterprise-Wide Change Management Instructor will be responsible for teaching the Successfully Lead Enterprise-Wide Change Management course.
Professional Development Measuring and Improving Work Processes Instructor
The Measuring and Improving Work Processes Instructor is a temporary (per course) contractor position for our Professional Development and Lifelong Learning Programs. Compensation is paid on a per course basis, and will be responsible for teaching the Measuring and Improving Work Processes course.