Employment
Welcome! You’ve taken the first step in your journey to join a diverse team passionate about contributing to a just and sustainable future.
At CEHD, you will join a supportive community dedicated to advancing the college as an anti-racist institution. You will be empowered to advance world-changing research and teaching, growing the next generation of thinkers and doers. And you will be given the tools to succeed whatever role you play in the college.
Come join us in our constant and tenacious pursuit to improve the human condition.
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Learn more about faculty and staff positions within CEHD
Please note that positions are updated weekly. If you have any questions, our HR team is here to help. You can reach them at cehdhr@umn.edu.
Faculty positions
Staff positions
MTSS Support Specialist
We seek an individual to provide support to state, regional, and local educational agencies
(LEAs) in the implementation of a Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) framework. The
individual in this position will be competent in culturally responsive education and
pedagogy and will interact with a variety of educators and community members to acquire
and interpret system-level data. This person will have extensive expertise and experience
in the field of education as well as experience working in state educational agencies to
support MTSS implementation, including a focus on literacy, math, and SEL
TRIO Upward Bound Academic Coordinator
We seek an individual to evaluate and implement all TRIO Upward Bound academic services, including academic year tutoring and classroom instruction, as well as all instruction during the summer program. The individual in this position will oversee high school student academic progress and develop holistic academic intervention strategies and services to positively influence the program’s ability to meet federal secondary school program objectives and prepare students for the academic rigors of postsecondary school.
Graduate Program Coordinator – Online MSW
We seek an individual to provide critical assistance in the areas of admissions, student advising and support, program management, and faculty support with the goal of promoting the welfare of students and ensuring the quality of the education offered. The individual in this position will assist the program director with administrative and program management responsibilities, student advising, and assisting with course and curriculum planning. This work will include developing and implementing innovative strategies to continuously strengthen the School of Social Work’s relationships with key stakeholders and improve services.
FSoS Title IV-E Child Welfare Scholar Program Coordinator
Since 1992, the FSoS Title IV-E Child Welfare Fellowship has provided financial support and educational resources to master of social work students committed to post-graduate careers in public and/or Tribal child welfare. The fellowship has almost 700 alumni. We seek an individual to be responsible for all aspects of the program, including program management, program evaluation, assessment and data tracking, and fieldwork site development.
Dakota Language Nest Preschool Teacher
We are seeking a lead teacher for the Dakota Immersion and Language Nest classroom. This includes establishing a learning environment that is inclusive and developmentally age-appropriate with a focus on Dakota language and culture, developing an emergent curriculum, monitoring child development, providing high-quality care, maintaining classroom materials, and conducting daily health checks.
CDLS Assistant Teacher
We seek an individual responsible for assisting a classroom of children from all backgrounds and identities in accordance with our policies and philosophy. The individual in this position will establish a learning environment that is inclusive and developmentally age-appropriate, develop emergent curriculum, supervise and monitor child development, provide high-quality care, maintain classroom materials, and conduct daily health checks.
LMS Instructional Design
We seek an individual to coordinate with working groups across multiple units and departments within the college, ensuring it is building innovative, inclusive, and rigorous professional development learning opportunities. The individual in this position will serve as project lead for the projects they are assigned and will provide support for non-credit courses and certificate programs being developed. This person will be familiar with online learning platforms/resources with the ability to utilize learning management systems for course design and creation, registration, and report tracking.
Work with the University of Minnesota
As one of the only Big Ten universities within walking distance to a dynamic metropolis, University of Minnesota faculty and staff benefit from all the city has to offer—as well as a great set of employment benefits offered by the University.
CEHD offers flexible work arrangements, such as flex scheduling that allows for variations in starting and departure times, a compressed work week (40 hours of work in fewer than 5 days), telecommuting allowing work to be conducted at on/off-campus locations, and remote work as determined in partnership with supervisors.
Learn more about benefits of working with UMN.
As one of the only Big Ten universities within walking distance to a dynamic metropolis, University of Minnesota faculty and staff benefit from all the city has to offer—as well as a great set of employment benefits offered by the University.
The thriving Twin Cities campus stretches more than 1,150 acres in Minneapolis and St. Paul. Nestled around the scenic Mississippi River, the Minneapolis campus sits under the shadow of a sparkling downtown skyline. The nearby St. Paul campus is home to rolling green space and historic architecture. You’ll find unlimited opportunities for entertainment, culture, and hands-on experience right outside your front door.
In addition to the vibrant cultural scene, you will have access to a real-world laboratory for your research. Minnesota is home to 18 fortune 500 companies, more than 845,000 students and 2,400 schools, and some of the most innovative ideas in education and human development — meaning endless opportunities for you to put your research into practice. And we reach beyond the metro to forge partnerships and expand our mission throughout the state of Minnesota, the country and the world.
We acknowledge that the University of Minnesota Twin Cities is built within the traditional homelands of the Dakota people. It is important to acknowledge the peoples on whose land we live, learn, and work as we seek to improve and strengthen our relations with our tribal nations. We also acknowledge that words are not enough. We must ensure that our institution provides support, resources, and programs that increase access to all aspects of higher education for our American Indian students, staff, faculty, and community members.
Learn more about the Native American community of students, staff, faculty, and alumni who are making a difference at the U of M and beyond.
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Looking for additional career opportunities? Explore University of Minnesota's full listing of open positions.