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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.

PDL Finance Fundamentals Course Developer and Instructor

The Adjunct Teaching Specialist is a temporary (per course), part-time, non-tenured position for our Professional Development and Lifelong learning Programs. They will collaborate with an instructional designer and program manager to develop the 4-week non-credit course during the first approximately six months of the position.

After developing the course, the Adjunct Teaching Specialist 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.

The course will last four weeks. During the instructional phase of this position, the Adjunct Teaching Specialist is expected to be engaged and available for a total of ten weeks, including the three weeks prior to the course start date and three weeks after the course end date.

This position offers a flexible work arrangement as a fully remote position and has the unique opportunity to help shape and be responsible for the learner experience.

Work for a phenomenal team and College that’s learner-centered!

The search committee will begin reviewing applications the week of December 16.

Instructional Designer

The Instructional Designer assists in designing, developing, and revising education-based solutions, primarily interactive, media-rich, web-based courses and training. The Instructional Designer will collaborate as a member of a design team, but independently act as project lead on multiple design projects that are assigned to the Academic Technology & Design (ATD) team and is expected to coordinate and facilitate the production of courses and projects within set production deadlines. A successful candidate for this position will be able to clearly articulate their design and development approach, both in theory and application. The successful candidate demonstrates a passion for education, best practices for active learning, and thrives in a rapidly and evolving field. This position reports to the Director of Academic Technology & Design.

PDL AI for Productivity Course Developer and Instructor

The Adjunct Teaching Specialist is a temporary (per course), part-time, non-tenured position for our Professional Development and Lifelong Learning Programs. The AI for Productivity Adjunct Teaching Specialist will be responsible for developing and teaching a non-credit course on AI for non-IT professionals.

Program Management Program Lead

The Program Management Program Lead is a temporary, part-time, non-tenured position for our Professional Development and Lifelong Learning Programs. The Program Lead is responsible for aligning the program with the skill needs in the program’s industry or occupation. This will include participating in interviews with other industry experts, recommending program-level curriculum (i.e. program name, program
description, program outcomes, outcomes for the courses that comprise the program), participating in course SME and instructor search committees, advising course SMEs and instructors, and recommending program and course revisions.

Marketing Program Lead

The Marketing Program Lead is a temporary, part-time, non-tenured position for our Professional Development and Lifelong Learning Programs. The Program Lead is responsible for aligning the program with the skill needs in the program’s industry or occupation. This will include participating in interviews with other industry experts, recommending program-level curriculum (i.e. program name, program description, program outcomes, outcomes for the courses that comprise the program), participating in course SME and instructor search committees, advising course SMEs and instructors, and recommending program and course revisions.

Contract Instructor

Principles of Compensation Instructor

The Principles of Compensation 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 Principles of Compensation Instructor will be responsible for developing and teaching the Principles of Compensation course.

For more information, consult the complete job description.

If you are interested in providing instructional services for this course, please email a cover letter and resume to Roni Lafky at [email protected].

Legal Issues for Human Resources Instructor

The Legal Issues for Human Resources 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 Legal Issues for Human Resources Instructor will be responsible for developing and teaching the Legal Issues for Human Resources course.