Assistant/Associate Professor, Elementary Education - UMN Morris

The University of Minnesota Morris seeks a tenure-track assistant or associate professor in Elementary Education, specializing in at least one of: social studies methods, multicultural education and culturally relevant pedagogy, general methods, inclusive schooling, preprimary education. Any applicant must also be capable of being a generalist as they may be called upon to teach in other areas during times of need.

Teacher preparation at UMN Morris is built on a conceptual framework of centering learners and assessing ourselves, making change and working toward equity and justice, integrating theory and practice, and indigenizing teaching and teacher preparation. The ideal candidate will engage with these principles and collaborate with other teacher educators to infuse them into our programs in impactful ways.

Responsibilities include teaching a variety of courses, including methods courses, in the K-6 Elementary Education teacher preparation program, providing clinical supervision in the field, advising, and engaging with a variety of programmatic initiatives such as student learning initiatives, recruitment, retention, outreach to school partners, accreditation, etc.. Responsibilities will depend on the successful applicant's specialization and qualifications and may include teaching courses outside of Elementary Education. The successful candidate must be committed to productive scholarship and to the programmatic development of a small, rigorous, cohort-based elementary education program. UMN Morris provides support for scholarship through means such as offering one semester of teaching relief, access to institutional and system-level grant programs, and others. Service/outreach to the program, university, community, and profession is essential. Participation in campus governance and campus-wide general education courses is expected. Excellence in teaching and developing a program of scholarship appropriate to an undergraduate liberal arts college are required for tenure.

Essential knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Ph.D. or research-based Ed.D. in an appropriate field (ABD candidates will be considered);
• At least 3 years of teaching experience in the elementary grades in the area(s) of specialty;
• Candidates should be licensed or have been licensed in one or more of the core elementary content areas.
• Commitment to continuing professional development in the assigned areas of teaching and in focal areas of the program's conceptual framework.

Preferred knowledge, skills and abilities:

• evidence of successful teaching and field supervision in teacher education programs;
• experiences working with student populations who are racially, culturally, or linguistically diverse;
• experience teaching multilingual students (English Language Learners);
• experience, interest, or aptitude in teacher education leadership.

Physical and/or environmental requirements:

• ability to climb stairs

The employer reserves the right to modify, change or add to the duties of this position, consistent with the classification description, at any time.

Working at the University

At the University of Minnesota, you'll find a flexible work environment and supportive colleagues who are interested in lifelong learning. We prioritize work-life balance, allowing you to invest in the future of your career and in your life outside of work.

The University also offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program
• Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• University HSA contributions
• Disability and employer-paid life insurance
• Employee wellbeing program
• Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity
• Financial counseling services
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost

Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefits.

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 after application by accessing your "My Job Applications" page and uploading documents in the "My Cover Letters and Attachments" section.

Applications must be submitted online by completing an online application for the position and attaching a 1) cover letter describing your interest in teaching at a 4-year undergraduate public liberal arts college, and your ability to fulfill the requirements of the position described above, 2) a CV, 3) three letters of reference, 4) a statement of teaching philosophy, and 5) 1-2 page description of your research interests.

Application review will begin January 6, 2025 and will continue until the position is filled. For questions concerning the status of your application, contact Emma Kloos, ekloos@morris.umn.edu, subject line Elementary Ed Search, or call 320-589-6400. For other questions related to this search, contact Barry McQuarrie, Elementary Education Search Chair: mcquarrb@morris.umn.edu.

This position will remain open until filled.

To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail employ@umn.edu or call (612) 624-8647.

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.

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The University of Minnesota Morris (UMN Morris)

The University of Minnesota Morris (UMN Morris) makes its home on a 121-year-old campus on the western edge of the state and is one of the top public liberal arts colleges in the nation. The small, close-knit campus emphasizes faculty/student collaboration in research, study abroad, and community engaged learning. Deeply rooted in the tall grass prairies of Minnesota, the campus also has advanced sustainable, environmentally friendly initiatives that have grown to levels of national leadership and touch nearly all aspects of campus life.

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).