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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 – Undergraduate Individualized Degree

Job ID 361832

This part-time faculty position is responsible for University of Minnesota online course instruction as appointed by the Individualized Degrees Unit in the College of Continuing and Professional Studies (CCAPS). The teaching specialist in this role teaches a writing intensive course through which students in individualized degrees write their required degree proposal. The position includes requirements for teaching, course curriculum updates, and professional development.

Teaching Specialists report to the Director of Individualized Degrees and are typically contracted on a semester basis to teach at least one course per academic year.

Internal posting: https://hr.myu.umn.edu/jobs/int/361832
External posting: https://hr.myu.umn.edu/jobs/ext/361832

Instructor/Course Developer – PDL Budget and Finance Management

Job ID 362151

This Adjunct Teaching Specialist is a temporary (per course), part-time, nontenured position for our Professional Development and Lifelong Learning Programs. They will be responsible for developing and teaching one or more of the following course topics: Finance Fundamentals, Budget Management, and Financial Forecasting and Modelling.

Internal posting: https://hr.myu.umn.edu/jobs/int/362151
External posting: https://hr.myu.umn.edu/jobs/ext/362151

Student Positions

Contract Instructors

Professional Development Writing Policies and Procedures Instructor

The Writing Policies and Procedures 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 Instructor will be responsible for teaching the Writing Policies and Procedures course.

Read the full job description. Submit cover letter and resume to Helen Weber.

Professional Development Project Management Instructor

The Project Management Instructor position is a temporary (per course), contractor position, for our Professional Development and Lifelong Learning Programs. The Project Management Instructor will be responsible for teaching one or more of the below courses in the Project Management Certificate (depending on interest and expertise):

  • Project Management Foundations
  • Project Initiation
  • Project Planning
  • Project Execution, Monitoring, and Control
  • Project Risk Management
  • Project Leadership


Read the full job description. Submit cover letter and resume to Molly Hahne.

Principles of Collaboration Instructor

The Principles of Collaboration 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 Instructor will be responsible for teaching the Principles of Collaboration course.

Read the full job description. Submit cover letter and resume to Helen Weber.