Fellow

POSITION OVERVIEW
The Management of Technology Fellow (MOT Fellow) is an academic leadership position for the
Master of Science in Management of Technology (MS-MOT) program in the Technological
Leadership Institute. This role is responsible for ensuring academic quality and effectiveness,
with duties that include curriculum review, instructor coordination, student advising, recruiting,
and admissions. As part of the TLI team, the MOT Fellow cultivates connections and
opportunities for collaboration with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders. The
Fellow may also participate in additional initiatives such as strategic planning and outreach.
The successful candidate will hold a concurrent position in industry and have significant
leadership experience in their field. Prior experience teaching academic courses in a higher
education setting is also required. The MOT Fellow is expected to remain proficient in the field
through professional activities and contribute to the overall success of the program.

Required Qualifications:
Master's degree in Business, Management or related field. A combination of related education and work experience to equal at least 15 years.
Demonstrated teaching experience in a higher education setting.
Demonstrated experience serving as a lead advisor on capstone or thesis projects in a graduate-level program.
Demonstrated leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to cultivate and maintain industry connections.
Demonstrated experience creating content within Canvas LMS.

Preferred Qualifications:
Doctoral degree in Business or Management, Education, or a related technology field

The Technological Leadership Institute (TLI) is an interdisciplinary center at the University of Minnesota established in 1987 by an endowment from the Honeywell Foundation. The Institute is part of the College of Science and Engineering, which is ranked among the top engineering and science schools in the country. TLI is committed to lifelong learning, offering graduate degree programs, graduate certificates, undergraduate experiences, and continuing education opportunities that bridge the gap between business and technology.

Pay Range: $40,000.00 per year 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 have the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume or CV.

This position will remain open until filled.

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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.

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