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
There are no faculty positions currently available. Check back later for openings.
Literacy specialist
We seek a literacy specialist to support the development and delivery of professional services and resources for educators who focus on evidence-based instructional practices in literacy. The primary purpose is to improve the quality of education for all learners. Individuals in this role will possess an in-depth level of knowledge of the science of reading and multi-tiered systems of support as well as expertise in the field of education leadership and systems improvement.
Child Welfare Practicum Coordinator
We seek an individual to teach, guide, monitor, and support students, practicum instructors (social workers practicing at host agencies who supervise MSW interns), and the practicum component of the MSW program. The person in this role has the unique position of working with both the Center for Advanced Studies in Child Welfare and the School of Social Work’s Practicum program. You will guide students and instructors through the practicum portion of their education and ensure that students are gaining the competencies they require to enter practice as MSW-level social workers upon graduation.
MSW Practicum Coordinator
We seek an individual to teach, guide, monitor, and support students, practicum instructors (social workers practicing at host agencies who supervise MSW interns), and the practicum component of the MSW program. The person in this role will guide students and instructors through the practicum portion of their education and ensure that students are gaining the competencies they require to enter practice as MSW-level social workers upon graduation.
Pre K-12 Specialist
We seek a literacy specialist to support the development and delivery of professional services and resources for educators who focus on evidence-based instructional practices in literacy. The primary purpose is to improve the quality of education for all learners. Persons in this role will possess an in-depth level of knowledge of the science of reading and multi-tiered systems of support as well as expertise in the field of education leadership and systems improvement. Grow the next generation of literacy educators with UMN's Center for Applied Research and Educational Improvement.
Lead Teacher
We seek an individual to establish and maintain a safe, organized classroom at the Child Development Leadership School. This includes participation in the planning to establish a learning environment that is inclusive and developmentally age appropriate. The individual in this position will carry out daily activities and monitor child development by providing high-quality care, maintaining classroom materials, first aid, and daily health checks.
Staff positions
G&C Pro 2-Pre-Award Admin
The Office of Research & Policy (ORP) supports sponsored funding/research activities within CEHD. ORP provides highly specialized services that are responsive to researchers’ individual needs, which may include activities classified as grants, gifts, or external sales. The office’s pre- award grant coordinators work one-on-one with faculty to develop grant proposals and serve as the first point of contact for research-related questions in their units. We seek an individual to prepare and submit all grant proposals within assigned departments and serve as a liaison between researchers and the Sponsored Projects Administration during the proposal submission process.
Teaching Spec/Lecturer Elementary Education
The Office of Research & Policy (ORP) supports sponsored funding/research activities within CEHD. ORP provides highly specialized services that are responsive to researchers’ individual needs, which may include activities classified as grants, gifts, or external sales. The office’s pre- award grant coordinators work one-on-one with faculty to develop grant proposals and serve as the first point of contact for research-related questions in their units. We seek an individual to prepare and submit all grant proposals within assigned departments and serve as a liaison between researchers and the Sponsored Projects Administration during the proposal submission process.
Trio UB Academic Coordinator
We seek an individual to evaluate and implement all TRIO Upward Bound (UB) 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 college.
HR Consultant
We seek an individual to consult on an array of HR issues, including employee/labor relations, workforce planning, training and development, organizational effectiveness, performance management, and policy interpretation. The person in this position will build strong relationships with management and employees across the college to partner on solutions to complex problems and influence supervisors.
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? Click here to explore University of Minnesota's full listing of open positions.