Early Childhood Education - Assistant or Associate Professor

About the Job

The Department of Education at the University of Minnesota Duluth seeks to hire a full-time early childhood educator of excellence, committed to anti‑racist pedagogy and social justice. The salary for this position is $68,000. This position will carry the rank of Assistant Professor.

Faculty assignment consists of teaching undergraduate and graduate pre‑service or practicing teachers in Early Childhood Education; supervising student teachers; advising students enrolled in education programs; serving on department, university, and state‑wide committees; and other activities as assigned.

Scholarship, including research and publication, is required for tenure and promotion.

The Department of Education is one of five departments in the College of Education and Human Service Professions and is the home of the Ruth Meyers Center for Indigenous Education. The Department offers 16 undergraduate teaching licensure programs and a Master of Education degree with a Community College Teaching Certificate.

The College of Education and Human Service Professions promotes research and practice in the social and human sciences, emphasizing diversity, anti‑racism, community outreach, and sustainability.

The University of Minnesota Duluth has been nationally and regionally recognized for programs that partner with and serve Indigenous communities and is ranked among the top 50 regional universities in the Midwest.

Pay Range: $68,000 annually; depending on education, qualifications, and experience.

Time Appointment: 100% Appointment.

Position Type: Faculty and P&A Staff.

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

The University 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 opportunity.
• Financial counseling services.
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost.

Applications must be submitted online. To apply for this position, go to  and search for job opening 370760. Click on the job title to apply. You will have the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach your letter of application and CV. The additional document (references) must be attached by accessing your "My Job Applications" page and uploading the document in the "My Cover Letters and Attachments" section.

Complete applications will include:

Professional references will be requested from finalists later in the search process via Skill Survey References, the University's online, automated reference‑checking tool.

Once the letter of application and curriculum vitae are uploaded, you can return to the application and upload professional reference information. Completed online applications will be considered beginning November 24, 2025. The initial screening will be an anonymized review of the letter of application. The position will remain open until filled.

Please send any inquiries to:
Tara Serck serck
(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).

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