Job Description:Metro State University, a member of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System, is seeking to hire an Assistant Professor of either Urban Elementary Education and/or Urban Special Education which includes teaching, program coordination, and advising among other responsibilities. This is a full-time, probationary, tenure-track position within the School of Urban Education and will start on August 17, 2026.Description of College/School/Unit: The School of Urban Education and its Urban Teacher Program has a rich history of nearly 25 years. We offer nine undergraduate and seven graduate programs, and have approximately 400 students enrolled in these programs who bring a wealth of personal and professional experiences to their studies as post-traditional learners. The School is the most racially and ethnically diverse teacher preparation unit in Minnesota with two-thirds of all teacher candidates being from BIPOC communities as well as a majority 11 full-time faculty and staff. Approximately 110 students are majoring and enrolled in the Urban Elementary Education program, and approximately 75 are majoring and enrolled in the Urban Special Education undergraduate or graduate program. The faculty are committed to and inspired by our students, and anchored in their fields of expertise with various forms of scholarly activity that contribute to the knowledge base in their fields. The School of Urban Education takes pride in working in partnership with both PreK-12 schools and community organizations that are stakeholders towards achieving our mission.The mission of the School of Urban Education is twofold: (1) To increase the number of well-prepared teachers of color in Minneapolis, St. Paul and surrounding suburbs so that the urban teaching workforce reflects the ethnically diverse population of preK-12 students and their communities; and (2) To empower all teacher candidates to become urban teachers with the content knowledge, pedagogical skills, urban field experiences, and professional dispositions needed to improve the educational achievement of historically and currently underserved urban learners and to advocate for their right to receive a high quality education. The School of Urban Education is embedded on the campus of Minneapolis College. For more information, visit our website at https://www.metrostate.edu/academics/urban-education.Responsibilities: Faculty members are expected to:Demonstrate the ability to teach Urban Elementary Education and/or Urban Special Education courses effectively to a post-traditional student population and contribute to meaningful assessment of student learning.Coordinate and manage either the Urban Elementary Education or Urban Special Education licensure program with collaboration skills that will further strengthen and grow these programs with colleagues and stakeholders.*(NOTE: This work is done in addition to teaching and advising responsibilities through a reduced instructional credit load.)Curriculum development in urban elementary education and/or urban special education programs that are aligned to state licensure standardsTeaching in BS and MS programsTeach in-person and distance education courses as needed by the department, college, or universityContribute meaningfully to the assessment of student learning at program and institutional levels.Engage in scholarly activity, creative achievement, and/or research.Provide evidence of continuing preparation and study.Contribute to student growth and development through advising and assistance.Engage in service to the university and community.Demonstrate a commitment to serving a diverse student body by delivering a student-centered education and using approaches that support equitable outcomes for all students.Provide excellent learning environments through in-person online, and/or hybrid course modalities.Work regularly from the campus where the School of Urban Education office suite is located in ways that result in frequent opportunities for effective, in-person meetings and collaborative engagement with colleagues and students as an instructor, advisor and program coordinator; some work involves attending other meetings at other university campuses or in the community.Salary Range:$64,066.00 - $186,015.00Salary is commensurate with education and experience and is determined by the salary placement process as outlined in the Inter Faculty Organization (IFO) Master Agreement.Employment for this position is covered by the collective bargaining agreement for the Inter Faculty Organization (IFO) which can be found at on the Minnesota State Employee and Labor Relations website.For the most current information on the Inter Faculty Organization, go to www.ifo.org.Minimum Qualifications:A master?s degree in Elementary Education or Special Education, with enrollment in a doctoral program in a closely related field. Doctoral program must be successfully completed within 5 years to meet the requirement for tenure.Three (3) or more full-time years of licensed elementary education and/or special education teaching experience in an urban school in the U.S.Demonstrated potential for success in teaching and professional service activities.A plan for scholarly activity, creative achievement, and/or research in the specified discipline(s), or related disciplines.Effective Communication skills (written verbal) to communicate with a variety of persons and groups.Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in an institution with a culturally, economically, and linguistically diverse workforce and student population.Demonstrated ability and desire to work collegially with faculty and staff from diverse cultural backgrounds.Preferred Qualifications:A completed terminal degree (i.e., PhD, EdD) in Elementary Education or Special Education or closely related field in education.Five or more years of full-time teaching experience in urban schools in the U.S.Demonstrated effectiveness teaching at a post-secondary level.Professional development and/or Expertise in culturally responsive pedagogy, anti-racist pedagogy, and/or universal design.Experience developing course curricula at a post-secondary institution.Experience effectively coordinating programs (e.g., designing, organizing, managing, overseeing, collaborating, problem-solving, strengthening, growing) to meet program, partnership and community-based needs in the K-12 system.Demonstrated organizational, time management, communication and collaborative leadership skills with colleagues and internal/external partners needed to effectively manage, grow and support the continuous development of urban education licensure programs for teacher candidates. Experience leading program continuous improvement and state accreditation efforts.Demonstrated use of current educational technology platforms or tools that diversify and support the learning experiences for K-12 students. Demonstrated contributions to assessment of student learning at a post-secondary institution.Experience as an academic advisor for students at post-secondary institution.Experience writing, securing and administering grants.?Employment Eligibility Notice: To be considered for this position, candidates must possess current U.S. work authorization or be present in the U.S. with valid immigration status to qualify for an extension or change of nonimmigrant status. At its discretion, Metro State may support H-1B sponsorship, but only such sponsorship deemed exempt the announced 100k H-1B fee. We encourage all qualified candidates with existing U.S. work authorization to apply.Notice: In accordance with the Minnesota State Vehicle Fleet Safety Program, employees driving on university business who use a rental or state vehicle shall be required to conform to Minnesota State?s vehicle use criteria and consent to a motor vehicle records check.Please note: Filling of this position is dependent upon budget.Application Instructions:*To comply with privacy and data practices requirements, please refrain from including personal information or photographs in your application materials.The priority deadline for applications is 12:01 AM on Sunday, November 30, 2025 Qualified applicants are required to attach the following documents to their online application: Cover letter of interest addressing your qualifications for the position.Current curriculum vita or resume.A statement of your teaching philosophy and examples of teaching effectiveness, particularly as it relates to student success (limit 2 pages).Names of four (4) references with addresses, email addresses and telephone numbers; at least two (2) of the references must be able to address teaching effectiveness.Transcripts - Valid unofficial copies of your transcript showing conferred/awarded date of your highest attained degree, with your name and the academic institution?s name/logo are required. If doctoral study is in progress at the time of application, submit the most recent transcript showing your course of study and progress to date. We are not able to accept copy/paste word documents with a list of courses/grades. If selected for hire, official original transcripts will be required.Additional materials may be requested at a later date.For TTY, call Minnesota Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) at 7-1-1 or 1-800-627-3529.If you have other questions related to this job announcement, please contact Human Resources, at 651.793.1275 or email at hrrecruiting@metrostate.edu.Metro State University is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.The university provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.About:Metro State University empowers learners to transform their lives and communities through relevant, student-centered education in an inclusive, anti-racist, and supportive learning environment.Metro State University provides an excellent, inclusive, and engaging education to eliminate opportunity gaps and empower our students to lead our communities to a prosperous and equitable future. The university offers programs leading to baccalaureate, masters, and applied doctoral degrees. We provide accessible, high quality liberal arts, professional, and graduate education with continued emphasis on marginalized groups, including adult learners. Metro State is a five-time recipient of the Insight into Diversity Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award, most recently in 2023. Federally recognized as a Minority Serving Institution, its employees serve more than 8,000 post-traditional learners, the majority of whom identify as belonging to communities of color or American Indian nations, are first in their family to attend college, and/or are eligible for Pell Grants. Since we do not operate residential facilities, Metro State University students all commute to class locations across the Minneapolis-St. Paul metro area, or take their courses wherever they are through our many distance-learning and hybrid course offerings, allowing Metro State to truly be ?where learning meets living.? Metropolitan State is recognized by CollegeNet as a leading higher education promoter of social mobility for students (Ranked # 31 out of 1,206 in 2024). Recognized in 2008 and 2016 by the Carnegie Foundation for Community Engagement, the university is committed to academic excellence and community engagement through curriculum, teaching, scholarship, and services designed to support an urban mission. The university strategic plan, ?Transforming Lives: Advancing Inclusive Excellence and Social Mobility? provides a framework for achieving our mission by focusing on student success, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism, institutional effectiveness, and community engagement.Visit the Metro State University website to learn more about the university, our programs, and our students. Learn more about Minnesota State Colleges and Universities at their website.For campus safety information and crime statistics visit: https://www.metrostate.edu/students/support/safety/security-authorities.

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