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The University of Minnesota Crookston, one of five campuses comprising the University of Minnesota system, invites applications for a full-time faculty member to teach Composition, Writing, and English classes in the Humanities, Social Sciences, and Education Department (HSSE) and provide leadership to the Writing Center. This position is for individuals with a master’s degree and/or a terminal degree with an interest in teaching and service.
Position
Full-time, nine-month, annually-renewable lecturer position (Class #9754) in Composition/Writing/English in the Humanities, Social Sciences, and Education (HSSE) Department at the Crookston campus of the University of Minnesota starting August 17, 2026. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience, and a competitive fringe benefits package is offered. Lecturers are eligible for professional development support. Final job offer is contingent upon complete background check and receipt of official transcripts.
Responsibilities
The HSSE Department seeks a faculty colleague to deliver high-quality undergraduate instruction on campus and online to the students in composition, writing, and English. Approximately 25% of assigned duties will be providing leadership to the campus Writing Center, housed in the Student Success Center. Depending on department needs, the candidate will have opportunities to teach more specialized advanced courses.
Along with teaching, the successful candidate will:
- assist in the coordination of Writing Center services, including facilitating the 1-credit writing lab course;
- provide direct consultations with students on their writing as scheduled through the Writing Center;
- participate in recruitment and retention efforts;
- enhance programs and student experiences, as well as employment opportunities;
- provide service to the department, institution, and profession; and
- work collaboratively with faculty and Student Success Center colleagues.
This appointment carries a 30.0 credit hour workload per academic year, distributed over the fall and spring semesters. This position's assigned duties will be comprised of approximately 75% teaching credits and 25% Writing Center duties.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- Master’s degree in English, Composition and Rhetoric, or related field;
- Ability to deliver effective teaching both on campus and online;
- Demonstrated teaching experience in writing courses;
- College teaching experience;
- Effective communication skills;
- Ability to demonstrate cultural competency within the scope of the land grant mission; and
- Commitment to an experiential educational philosophy within the scope of the land grant mission.
Preferred Qualifications
- Doctoral degree in English, Composition and Rhetoric, or closely related field;
- Writing Center experience;
- Experience teaching writing to international students;
- Potential for scholarly publications in the field of writing;
- Proficiency in a second language, preferably Spanish.
About The Department
The University of Minnesota Crookston (UMN Crookston) is dedicated to equitable and inclusive education as well as to its access mission as a land-grant university. With an enrollment of 1,750 students spanning on-campus and online programs, UMN Crookston serves the highest proportions of first generation, low-income, rural, and adult learner populations within the University of Minnesota system. The racial diversity of the student body is significantly higher than that of the region, though it lags behind the demographics of elementary and high schools in the region. UMN Crookston has strategically committed to closing this gap by further diversifying its faculty, student affairs staff, and student body. As a part of its commitment to comprehensive equity and inclusion, UMN Crookston is a leading educational provider for college students from rural communities, and the university partners with several regional high schools to offer non-degree dual-enrollment options for high school students. Located in the small college town of Crookston, Minnesota, UMN Crookston proudly carries on a tradition of over a century of educational service to northwestern Minnesota. UMN Crookston delivers educational programs that build upon a broad academic foundation and combine theory, practice, and experiential learning. Since 1993, UMN Crookston has equipped all on-campus students and faculty with laptop computers. UMN Crookston has received national recognitions for the value of its education, affordability, and impact on social mobility. U.S. News recently named UMN Crookston “Midwest Top Public Regional College.”
Pay And Benefits
Pay Range: $58,000 - $70,000 per year; depending on education/qualifications/experience
Time Appointment: 100% Appointment
Position Type: Faculty and P&A Staff
Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefit eligibility.
The University Offers a Comprehensive Benefits Package That Includes
- Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
- Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program
- Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
- Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
- University HSA contributions
- Disability and employer-paid life insurance
- Employee wellbeing program
- Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity
- Financial counseling services
- Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost
While our salary ranges provide a framework, it is important to note that most of the time, the initial pay may not reach the maximum of the range. This approach ensures that compensation reflects the value and unique contributions of each candidate while maintaining equity within our organization. As part of our commitment to fair and equitable compensation, please be aware that the salary offered to incoming candidates will be based on their individual credentials and experience.
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 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.
Application Procedure
Review of applications will begin immediately, and will continue until the position is filled. For full consideration, submit application materials by March 16, 2026. Applications must be submitted online.
Application materials will include a
- Current curriculum vita
- Cover letter
- List of 3-5 professional references
- Unofficial transcripts
Complete your application electronically (visit https://employment.umn.edu for instructions). Emails of inquiry welcome by contacting Dr. Megan Bell, Interim Associate Vice Chancellor for Business, Arts, and Education at umnt002@crk.umn.edu. To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail employ@umn.edu or call (612) 624-8647.
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 The U Of M
University of Minnesota, Crookston (UMC)
With a strong tradition of technology-enhanced teaching and learning, the University of Minnesota Crookston (UMC) serves as the U's major outpost in Northwest Minnesota. UMC provides both experiential, career-oriented degree programs as well as high-quality online programs, while connecting its teaching, research, and outreach to rural economic development and service to the region and beyond. At the University of Minnesota, we are proud to be recognized by the Star Tribune as a Top Workplace for 2021, as well as by Forbes as Best Employers for Women and one of America’s Best Employers (2015, 2018, 2019, 2023), Best Employer for Diversity (2019, 2020), Best Employer for New Grads (2018, 2019), and Best Employer by State (2019, 2022).
About The Job
The University of Minnesota Crookston, one of five campuses comprising the University of Minnesota system, invites applications for a full-time faculty member to teach Composition, Writing, and English classes in the Humanities, Social Sciences, and Education Department (HSSE) and provide leadership to the Writing Center. This position is for individuals with a master’s degree and/or a terminal degree with an interest in teaching and service.
Position
Full-time, nine-month, annually-renewable lecturer position (Class #9754) in Composition/Writing/English in the Humanities, Social Sciences, and Education (HSSE) Department at the Crookston campus of the University of Minnesota starting August 17, 2026. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience, and a competitive fringe benefits package is offered. Lecturers are eligible for professional development support. Final job offer is contingent upon complete background check and receipt of official transcripts.
Responsibilities
The HSSE Department seeks a faculty colleague to deliver high-quality undergraduate instruction on campus and online to the students in composition, writing, and English. Approximately 25% of assigned duties will be providing leadership to the campus Writing Center, housed in the Student Success Center. Depending on department needs, the candidate will have opportunities to teach more specialized advanced courses.
Along with teaching, the successful candidate will:
- assist in the coordination of Writing Center services, including facilitating the 1-credit writing lab course;
- provide direct consultations with students on their writing as scheduled through the Writing Center;
- participate in recruitment and retention efforts;
- enhance programs and student experiences, as well as employment opportunities;
- provide service to the department, institution, and profession; and
- work collaboratively with faculty and Student Success Center colleagues.
This appointment carries a 30.0 credit hour workload per academic year, distributed over the fall and spring semesters. This position's assigned duties will be comprised of approximately 75% teaching credits and 25% Writing Center duties.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- Master’s degree in English, Composition and Rhetoric, or related field;
- Ability to deliver effective teaching both on campus and online;
- Demonstrated teaching experience in writing courses;
- College teaching experience;
- Effective communication skills;
- Ability to demonstrate cultural competency within the scope of the land grant mission; and
- Commitment to an experiential educational philosophy within the scope of the land grant mission.
Preferred Qualifications
- Doctoral degree in English, Composition and Rhetoric, or closely related field;
- Writing Center experience;
- Experience teaching writing to international students;
- Potential for scholarly publications in the field of writing;
- Proficiency in a second language, preferably Spanish.
About The Department
The University of Minnesota Crookston (UMN Crookston) is dedicated to equitable and inclusive education as well as to its access mission as a land-grant university. With an enrollment of 1,750 students spanning on-campus and online programs, UMN Crookston serves the highest proportions of first generation, low-income, rural, and adult learner populations within the University of Minnesota system. The racial diversity of the student body is significantly higher than that of the region, though it lags behind the demographics of elementary and high schools in the region. UMN Crookston has strategically committed to closing this gap by further diversifying its faculty, student affairs staff, and student body. As a part of its commitment to comprehensive equity and inclusion, UMN Crookston is a leading educational provider for college students from rural communities, and the university partners with several regional high schools to offer non-degree dual-enrollment options for high school students. Located in the small college town of Crookston, Minnesota, UMN Crookston proudly carries on a tradition of over a century of educational service to northwestern Minnesota. UMN Crookston delivers educational programs that build upon a broad academic foundation and combine theory, practice, and experiential learning. Since 1993, UMN Crookston has equipped all on-campus students and faculty with laptop computers. UMN Crookston has received national recognitions for the value of its education, affordability, and impact on social mobility. U.S. News recently named UMN Crookston “Midwest Top Public Regional College.”
Pay And Benefits
Pay Range: $58,000 - $70,000 per year; depending on education/qualifications/experience
Time Appointment: 100% Appointment
Position Type: Faculty and P&A Staff
Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefit eligibility.
The University Offers a Comprehensive Benefits Package That Includes
- Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
- Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program
- Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
- Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
- University HSA contributions
- Disability and employer-paid life insurance
- Employee wellbeing program
- Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity
- Financial counseling services
- Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost
While our salary ranges provide a framework, it is important to note that most of the time, the initial pay may not reach the maximum of the range. This approach ensures that compensation reflects the value and unique contributions of each candidate while maintaining equity within our organization. As part of our commitment to fair and equitable compensation, please be aware that the salary offered to incoming candidates will be based on their individual credentials and experience.
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 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.
Application Procedure
Review of applications will begin immediately, and will continue until the position is filled. For full consideration, submit application materials by March 16, 2026. Applications must be submitted online.
Application materials will include a
- Current curriculum vita
- Cover letter
- List of 3-5 professional references
- Unofficial transcripts
Complete your application electronically (visit https://employment.umn.edu for instructions). Emails of inquiry welcome by contacting Dr. Megan Bell, Interim Associate Vice Chancellor for Business, Arts, and Education at umnt002@crk.umn.edu. To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail employ@umn.edu or call (612) 624-8647.
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 The U Of M
University of Minnesota, Crookston (UMC)
With a strong tradition of technology-enhanced teaching and learning, the University of Minnesota Crookston (UMC) serves as the U's major outpost in Northwest Minnesota. UMC provides both experiential, career-oriented degree programs as well as high-quality online programs, while connecting its teaching, research, and outreach to rural economic development and service to the region and beyond. At the University of Minnesota, we are proud to be recognized by the Star Tribune as a Top Workplace for 2021, as well as by Forbes as Best Employers for Women and one of America’s Best Employers (2015, 2018, 2019, 2023), Best Employer for Diversity (2019, 2020), Best Employer for New Grads (2018, 2019), and Best Employer by State (2019, 2022).
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Align your credentials with U.S. academic standards
University of Minnesota Lecturer postings typically require a terminal degree or equivalent professional experience in your field. If your degree is from a non-U.S. institution, get a credential evaluation from a NACES-approved service before applying so hiring committees can assess equivalency quickly.
Target department-specific lecturer openings early
Lecturer hiring at the University of Minnesota runs through individual colleges and departments, not a single central pipeline. Check the careers portal by college, and set up job alerts filtered by academic unit so you catch openings before they close.
Clarify which visa category fits your situation
The university sponsors H-1B, E-3, TN, J-1, and F-1 OPT and CPT for Lecturer roles, but the right category depends on your nationality and current status. Confirm with the university's International Student and Scholar Services office which pathway applies before your offer letter is drafted.
Understand the H-1B cap timing for academic roles
Lecturer positions at large research universities like Minnesota often qualify as cap-exempt H-1B filings, meaning USCIS can receive the petition year-round without the April lottery. Confirm cap-exempt eligibility with your hiring department so your start date isn't tied to the October 1 cap cycle.
Request your offer letter before the semester deadline
Sponsorship paperwork at the University of Minnesota requires a finalized offer letter before International Student and Scholar Services can initiate the visa petition. Late offers push filing timelines into premium processing territory, so negotiate your start date with enough lead time for DOL and USCIS processing.
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Does University of Minnesota sponsor H-1B visas for Lecturers?
Yes. University of Minnesota sponsors H-1B visas for Lecturer roles, and many of these positions qualify for cap-exempt status because the university is an institution of higher education. Cap-exempt petitions can be filed at any point in the year through USCIS, so your start date is not restricted to the October 1 cap cycle that applies to most H-1B employers.
How do I apply for Lecturer jobs at University of Minnesota?
Applications go through the University of Minnesota's official employment portal, with postings managed at the college or department level. You can also browse open Lecturer roles at the university filtered by visa sponsorship type on Migrate Mate, which surfaces positions where international candidates are actively considered. Tailor your application to the specific discipline and program the department serves.
Which visa types does University of Minnesota commonly use for Lecturer roles?
The university sponsors several visa categories for Lecturers, including H-1B, E-3 for Australian citizens, TN for Canadian and Mexican nationals, J-1 for exchange visitors, and F-1 OPT and CPT for eligible students. The appropriate category depends on your nationality, degree status, and the terms of the role. The university's International Student and Scholar Services office coordinates all sponsorship.
What qualifications does University of Minnesota expect for Lecturer positions?
Requirements vary by college and subject area, but Lecturer roles generally require at minimum a master's degree, with a terminal degree preferred in most disciplines. Demonstrated teaching experience and, for specialized fields, relevant professional or research experience are commonly expected. Some departments require evidence of instructional effectiveness, such as student evaluations or a teaching portfolio, as part of the application.
How do I plan my timeline around the visa sponsorship process for a Lecturer role?
Once you receive a formal offer, the university's international services office initiates the sponsorship process, which includes DOL certification for H-1B filings and USCIS petition review. Standard processing can take several months. If your current status has a hard expiration, such as an F-1 OPT end date, confirm your timeline early and ask whether premium processing through USCIS is available to avoid a gap in work authorization.
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