Teaching Specialist-Sexual Health Programs 2025-2026

University of Minnesota•Minneapolis, MN

48d•Remote

About The Position

We are interested in building a diverse group of community faculty with experience in sexual and gender health, sex therapy, sexual health education, and human sexuality who are passionate about educating future leaders in the sexual health field. The College of Continuing and Professional Studies (CCAPS) seeks candidates as community faculty for the online Master of Professional Studies in Sexual Health and its affiliated graduate certificates in Advanced Sexual Health Education, Sex Therapy, Transgender and Gender Diverse Health, and Human Sexuality. The Sexual Health programs are professional, graduate-level credentials which focus on preparing students with a comprehensive and intersectional bio-pyscho-social perspective to support their individual goals as future sexuality educators, therapists, or advocates, or to complement their current careers in the health, education, and the helping professions. We particularly welcome applications from individuals who are AASECT certified Sexuality Educators, Sexuality Counselors, and/or Sex Therapists, and/or AASECT approved Supervisors in those areas. Teaching Specialists report to the Director of Graduate Programs in CCAPS, and typically teach one to two courses during the academic year. Courses are typically offered online, asynchronous, in 7 or 14 week sessions. Some synchronous meetings with students may be required throughout the term. The search committee will review applications as program needs arise throughout the year. Candidates will only be contacted for an interview if there is a course available. Are you excited about this job and meet the required qualifications, but your past experience does not align perfectly with every preferred qualification? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. If this is you, we strongly encourage you to apply because you just may be the right candidate for this role.

Requirements

Master's degree
At least 7 years of professional experience in a field directly related to the course of instruction or 3 semesters of teaching experience
Demonstrated commitment to inclusive excellence and serving a diverse community of learners in a professional setting.

Nice To Haves

A PhD or equivalent terminal degree in a field closely related to the course of instruction
Ten or more years of professional experience in a field directly related to the course of instruction or 5 semesters of teaching experience
Experience teaching at the graduate level
Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills and proven ability to work successfully with diverse groups of people.

Responsibilities

Teach the assigned course, fulfilling University policies and using course-appropriate effective practices: setting high expectations; supporting achievement with clear instructions, examples and samples; establishing frequent, regular contact with students; grading and returning coursework promptly with relevant formative and/or summative feedback; engaging students in relevant collaborative work; and submitting final grades on-time
Work with the Director of Graduate Studies and program staff as needed to resolve course- or student-related situations that require support or resources outside the classroom
Use industry and content expertise and keep current with research findings, workforce trends, professional ethics and policies related to culturally sensitive mental health and substance use counseling best practices to inform depth and breadth of course content.
Utilize new technologies to enhance curriculum delivery and accessibility to accommodate working adult students.
Utilize pedagogical best practices for diverse working adult learners.
Must be able to teach at scheduled class times, including evening and weekends and respond to course related student inquiries within 48 hours.
Proven ability to work successfully with diverse groups of people.