Lecturer

Starting pay is dependent upon the selected candidate's relevant qualifications, experience, internal equity and assignment of duties and is paid on a per course basis and may include extra payments for tasks like course material development/updates.

Work arrangements: The University of Minnesota endorses a "Work.With Flexibility." approach and we offer a flexible work environment that meets the needs of our students, faculty, staff, and partners we serve.

Position Overview and Responsibilities:

• Develop course materials such as syllabi, lectures, activities, handouts, exams, assignments, and other teaching materials (40%).
• Deliver content and actively engage students in the classroom (40%).
• Grade student materials, which can include exams, papers, and final projects, and submit final grades (10%).
• Provide feedback to students and respond to student inquiries via email, phone, or through virtual or in person meetings (10%).

These effort percentages may be adjusted as needed.

Required qualifications

• An advanced degree (Master's or equivalent) in business, healthcare administration, organizational leadership, or a related field, OR substantial, high-level executive recognition and leadership experience within a major healthcare or enterprise setting.
• Minimum of 10 years of executive-level leadership, management consulting, or corporate advisory experience, specifically focused on optimizing team dynamics, leadership development, or change management frameworks.
• Proven expertise in developing and implementing team performance strategies and leadership frameworks tailored to complex organizational cultures (such as Fortune 500 or major healthcare enterprises).
• Demonstrated excellence in communication, public speaking, or corporate training, with the ability to engage and facilitate learning for mid-to-senior level healthcare executives.

Preferred qualifications

• Prior experience operating at the VP level or higher within a major healthcare entity (e.g., health systems, health insurance) or leading enterprise-level innovation accelerators.
• Experience in executive advising, professional coaching, or delivering dynamic workshops focused on human performance, organizational behavior, and team alignment.
• Familiarity with modern leadership challenges, including leading human-centric teams through technological disruption and building frameworks to improve organizational execution and culture.

The Executive Master of Healthcare Administration program is currently ranked as the #3 healthcare management program in the U.S. and provides healthcare professionals with relevant, applicable knowledge for leadership in the healthcare industry. Built with the experience of the longest-running MHA program in the country, this accredited program is designed to fit the lives of busy professionals and is completed in less than two years.

The fully accessible online curriculum blends with a small number of in person synchronous sessions to provide the foundation for learning from a diverse, cross-industry cohort. Graduates become part of the largest and most engaged alumni leadership network in healthcare.

Pay Range: $1750 - $3025 per credit; depending on education/qualifications/experience.

Retirement plan options are available for Civil Service, Faculty, Labor-Represented, Professional & Administrative, and Temp Casual classifications. Learn more about retirement plans.

Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will be given the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume.

Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your "My Job Applications" page and uploading documents in the "My Cover Letters and Attachments" section.

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.

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The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC)

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC), is among the largest public research universities in the country, offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional students a multitude of opportunities for study and research. Located at the heart of one of the nation's most vibrant, diverse metropolitan communities, students on the campuses in Minneapolis and St. Paul benefit from extensive partnerships with world-renowned health centers, international corporations, government agencies, and arts, nonprofit, and public service organizations.

At the University of Minnesota, we are proud to be recognized by Forbes as a Best Employer for Company Culture (2026), Best Employer for Women (2023), and Best Employer by State (2022-2026). In 2026, we also received Culture Excellence & Industry Awards recognition for employee appreciation and work-life flexibility.