About the Job
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
1. Master’s or doctorate degree in public health or a closely related field and significant knowledge of public health fundamentals
2. Strong interest in best practices in teaching and learning and their application in an undergraduate setting
Preferred Qualifications:
3. Master’s or doctorate degree in public health
4. Comfort working independently and within a team
5. Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal), a commitment to exemplary teaching
6. Experience teaching at the undergraduate level
7. Knowledge of best practices in teaching and learning and their application in an undergraduate setting
8. Experience with student mentorship
About the Department
The instructor will join the Center for Learning Innovation (CLI), an innovative, interdisciplinary department. The CLI coordinates the development and teaching of an integrated, writing-enriched curriculum for a baccalaureate degree in the health sciences. It promotes a learner-centered undergraduate environment in which ongoing assessment informs pedagogical and curricular choices and is the basis for data-driven research on learning.
The University of Minnesota Rochester (UMR), located in downtown Rochester, serves nearly 1,200 students and recently welcomed its largest class ever in fall 2025. Faculty and staff are dedicated to innovative education, student development and applying research to enhance learning every day. With a strong focus on health sciences and student-centered learning, UMR partners closely with Mayo Clinic and emphasizes research-driven teaching to meet the evolving demands of the health care industry.
Pay and Benefits
Pay Range: $55,000 - $71,855 annually, depending on education/qualifications/experience
Time Appointment: 100%Appointment
Position Type: Faculty and P&A Staff