Department of Education Continuous Search - 2024-25

***This is a faculty position***

The Department of Education in the College of Education and Human Service Professions at UMD occasionally needs instructors to teach courses that cannot be staffed by regular faculty. Openings of this kind occur for daytime and/or evening courses, which are taught predominantly on campus, as well as in-person student teaching supervision. These positions are temporary and primarily part-time.

This search will establish a pool of applicants for openings that may occur during May/Summer Session 2024 and the 2024-2025 academic year. Applicants will be selected from the pool on an as needed basis. Applications may not be acknowledged, but will be reviewed when such openings occur. Instructors are appointed on a semester basis, depending on the teaching needs of the Department of Education. Part-time appointments do not carry benefits, and appointments may be renewable based on need, funding, and performance.

Responsibilities may include teaching courses in one or more of the following areas: children's literature, literacy (early childhood & elementary reading specialist), special education (early childhood, elementary, secondary), elementary education, early childhood education, secondary education, American Sign Language, Academic English Language Program, education administration, graduate programs, human diversity, technology, advising education students, supervising student teacher candidates, serving on committees, and other duties as assigned.

Required/Essential Qualifications:

Required academic qualifications to be eligible for the Instructor position are, 1) a commitment to working with diverse populations and fostering social justice, and 2) a Master's degree from an accredited institution in education or field related to specific teaching assignment.

Required academic qualifications to be eligible for the Assistant Professor position are, 1) a
commitment to working with diverse populations and fostering social justice, and 2) a Doctorate from an accredited institution in education or field related to specific teaching assignment.

Responsibilities may include teaching undergraduate and/or graduate courses in one or more of the following areas: early childhood education, elementary education, secondary education, special education, foundations of education, critical disability studies, diversity, technology, American Sign Language, etc.

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. Additional documents may be attached by accessing your "My Job Applications" page and uploading documents in the "My Cover Letters and Attachments" section. To apply for this position, go to http://www1.umn.edu/ohr/employment/ and search for job opening 360677.

Complete application will include:

1. A letter of application addressing qualifications

2. Curriculum vitae

3. Name and contact information (phone number and email address) for three references.

Documentation of degree (official or unofficial transcripts) will be required at the time of interview.

Complete applications will remain active and review of complete applications will continue throughout May/summer session 2024, fall semester 2024, and spring semester 2025 until the positions are filled.

For additional information contact: Department of Education educ@d.umn.edu

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the University of Minnesota Disability Specialist at 612-624-3316. Individuals from underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.

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

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.

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 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).