Adjunct Instructor

Since completing their Master’s degree, candidates must have at least three years of full-time work experience related to economics. ABD (All But Dissertation) status or a doctoral degree in economics may substitute for industry work experience.

Effective communication skills.

Experience in either training, public speaking, or client engagement within an organization, or experience as an instructor or teaching assistant of at least one college level course.

Candidates must meet LSBE’s definition for one of the four AACSB faculty qualification categories; Scholarly Academic, Practice Academic, Scholarly Practitioner, or Instructional Practitioner. Details of our requirements are available here: z.umn.edu/QualsDefinitions

Preferred:

• Master’s degree with a curricular emphasis in the field of Environmental Economics.
• Full-time work experience in environmental economics.
• Significant experience training on topics in environmental economics or independently teaching required and elective courses in economics at the college level.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills necessary to effectively fulfill service responsibilities to students, colleagues, the department, school, campus, and community.
• Demonstrated ability to use a variety of appropriate learning tools and/or incorporate industry projects to engage participants in learning topics in environmental economics.

About the Department

The Labovitz School of Business and Economics (LSBE) is AACSB-International accredited and housed in a state-of-the-art building. Approximately 1,600 undergraduate and graduate students are enrolled in the school’s programs. There are approximately 50 full-time faculty members in four academic departments: Accounting and Finance, Economics and Health Care Management, Management Studies, and Marketing. The School offers a Bachelor of Accounting, Bachelor of Business Administration, Bachelor of Arts in Economics, and MBA degrees. Regional outreach is accomplished primarily through the Bureau of Business and Economic Research activities. Additional information about the School and its programs can be found on LSBE’s website at http://lsbe.d.umn.edu .

Duluth, with a population of approximately 85,000 people, is located at the head of beautiful Lake Superior. As a major shipping port, over 1,000 vessels from around the world pass under its iconic Aerial Lift Bridge, annually. As a popular tourist destination, Duluth is visited by 6.5 million people annually, accounting for a $950 million economic impact. Duluth is also the hub for healthcare with two of the largest healthcare systems in Northern Minnesota and is home to a thriving aviation industry. More information about Duluth can be found at www.visitduluth.com .

Pay and Benefits

Pay Range: $4,800 - $7,000 total for semester ; 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 .

How To Apply

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

Required:

1. Current resume/curriculum vitae [follow prompt for additional attachments after Resume section]
2. Cover letter/letter of interest.
3. Graduate transcripts (official or unofficial)
4. LSBE Candidate Qualifications Document [attach as “Other”]. Please download the qualifications document, complete it, and upload it with the attachments above: z.umn.edu/EconAdjS27

Encouraged, when available:

1. A summary of qualitative and quantitative participant evaluations (from training) and/or student evaluations (from teaching) are encouraged when available. If you are submitting quantitative analysis, fully describe any scales used; for example, lowest possible score, highest possible score, and any preconstructed word interpretations of the numerical values (such as 4 = “Agree” or “Average”) [attach as “Other”]

The Screening Committee will begin its review of complete applications on September 1, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled.

Kim Nichols Dauner, Chair-Screening Committee
Department of Economics and Health Care Management
Labovitz School of Business and Economics
330K LSBE, 1318 Kirby Drive
Duluth, MN 55812
Phone: 218-726-7279
Email: kdauner@d.umn.edu

This position will remain open until filled.

To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail jobcentr@umn.edu.

Diversity

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.

The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. To learn more about diversity at the U: http://diversity.umn.edu

Employment Requirements

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment.

About University of Minnesota

University of Minnesota, Duluth (UMD)

The University of Minnesota, Duluth (UMD) consistently ranks among the top Midwestern, regional universities in U.S. News and World Report's "America's Best Colleges" issue.

Overlooking Lake Superior, UMD provides an alternative to both large research and small liberal arts environments and attracts students looking for a personalized learning experience on a medium-sized campus of a major university. A firm liberal arts foundation anchors a variety of traditional degree programs, as well as professional and graduate students that draw on UMD's many research institutes and labs.

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, 2025, 2026), and Best Employer by State (2022-2026). In 2026, we also received Culture Excellence & Industry Awards recognition for employee appreciation and work-life flexibility.