The University of Minnesota, Crookston is one of five campuses in the University of Minnesota land-grant system.  A small campus with access to big university resources, the U of M, Crookston is a coordinate campus that provides a unique applied learning and technology-driven approach to education, research and service.  Our 237-acre campus is located in Northwest Minnesota in the beautiful Red River Valley, one of the richest and most diversified agricultural regions in the United States and has an enrollment of 1,200 degree seeking students, with a total headcount of approximately 2,100 students. The U of M, Crookston has been recognized as a U.S. News "Best College" since 1999 in the "Midwest Public Comprehensive Baccalaureate Colleges" category.  The Crookston campus was ranked one of the "Most Wired Colleges in America" by Yahoo! Internet Life Online.  Our technology initiatives have been featured in the Wall Street Journal, Converge magazine, Online Learning magazine and Minnesota Public Radio. Full time positions offer competitive salaries; vacation, holiday, and sick leave pay; retirement benefits; career enrichment programs; opportunities for advancement; free undergraduate tuition; health, dental, and life insurance benefits; pleasant working conditions; and convenient location and parking. A comprehensive explanation of available benefits can be viewed at: http://www1.umn.edu/ohr/benefits/summary

Positions currently open at UMC are listed below. You may apply for open positions at the following web page: https://employment.umn.edu.

University of Minnesota, Crookston is an equal opportunity educator and employer

TEACHING SPECIALIST AND ONLINE STUDENT SUPPORT (Classification # 9754)
POSITION: Full-time, 12-month, annual renewable position starting December 1, 2009 or as soon as possible thereafter.
JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for managing, advising and evaluating online business coursework and students; teaching course; work with procedures/systems to serve online students & faculty; develop and analyze quality management and administrative planning/peer reviews; provide exceptional communication, instruction & support for instructors and online students; provide leadership & support for technology enhanced learning, online staffing, organization and department functions; this includes but isn’t limited to pre advising, registration, instruction, evaluation of programming, development of online course materials, coordinating participation and organization of faculty in programs.
RESPONSIBILITIES: Program administrative services responsibilities: Work with online student support services for the University of Minnesota, Crookston's online degrees collaborating with Academic Departments and the Center for Adult Learning; advise potential & current distance students with transcript evaluation, assist online and distance students on career questions, placement & program planning; and maintain high quality customer service and response time; provide an orientation to the online environment and protocols for online students. (45%). Advising and leadership responsibilities: Coordinate participation and organization of faculty in online course quality program/peer review; teach online classes (3 to 8 credits per semester) as needed, provide leadership & support for technology enhanced learning; manage administrative planning and department policies; and maintain effective communication with online and distance students. (50%). Administrative responsibilities: Work with Academic Departments, the Center for Adult Learning and the University of Minnesota’s Digital Campus to assist with online recruitment; design and integration of e-communication tools; and opportunities for online enrollment growth. (5%)
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Earned Master’s degree in business, marketing, entrepreneurship, technology, or related field; one year teaching, advising, program development/implementation, recruiting, marketing, or coordinating experience at an institution of higher education; and ability to read, write, and understand English.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Earned Doctorate degree in business, marketing, entrepreneurship, technology, or related field; two or more years professional experience in online courseware development and customer relationship management; record of effective teaching at the university level and proficient in the use of computer technology; demonstrated excellent communication skills with exceptional customer service and ability to relate complex concepts to diverse audiences; experience with instructional technology methods, applications and course management systems; administrative, management, and/or supervisory experience in an academic setting; demonstrated excellent communication skills with exceptional customer service and demonstrated understanding of and commitment to a applied education within the land grant mission and philosophy.
APPLICATION PROCESS: Review of application materials will begin immediately and continue until positions are filled. All applications must be submitted electronically. Visit https://employment.umn.edu for complete instructions on how to apply electronically. Calls of inquiry welcome at (218) 281-8144, (218) 281-8186, or contact Dr. Sue Brorson, Department Head, Business Department, 109 Dowell Hall, 2900 University Ave., Crookston, MN 56716, e-mail: sbrorson@umn.edu.

RECRUITMENT OF ATHLETIC COACHES FOR 2009-2010
POSITIONS: The UMC Athletic Department may need coaches or assistant coaches on a short-term or temporary basis during the 2009-2010 academic year in one or more of the following areas: Baseball, Equestrian, Football, Men’s Basketball, Men’s Golf, Women’s Basketball, Women’s Fastpitch Softball, Women’s Golf, Women’s Soccer, Women’s Tennis, and Women’s Volleyball. A bachelor’s degree and prior playing and/or coaching experience in the particular sport are required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A bachelor's degree and prior playing and/or coaching experience in the particular sport.
APPLICATION PROCESS: Applications must be submitted electronically. In addition to submitting the requested information, if you have the ability to scan your college transcripts, please do so. All individuals hired will be required to submit official transcripts. Visit https://employment.umn.edu for complete instructions on how to apply electronically using Athletics Department requisition #161136.