Capstone Scholar (Tenure-track / Assistant Professor)

About The Job

The Center for Learning Innovation (CLI), an interdisciplinary department focused on health sciences at the University of Minnesota Rochester (UMR), invites applications for a full-time tenure-line faculty position (assistant professor) for Capstone Scholar beginning fall semester 2026. This role is expected to work in-person in Rochester, Minnesota. This role is not eligible for H-1B or Green Card sponsorship.

Qualifications

• Earned a Ph.D. or equivalent in a related field with a research focus on areas like higher education student development, Signature Work, transformative learning, high impact practices, and/or retention and student success.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in designing, teaching, coordinating and/or assessing one or more of the following: student success courses, capstone courses, or high-impact curricular-related programs at the undergraduate level.
• Demonstrated experience or certification and commitment to the scholarship of teaching and student learning or discipline-based education research.
• Teaching experience and scholarly work appropriate for rank and tenure-track status as required by Section 7.12 of the Regents Policy on Faculty Tenure found online here : https://faculty.umn.edu/promotion-tenure/approved-712-statements.

Preferred Qualifications

• A strong commitment to teaching and learning as evidenced by use of current effective practices for teaching, including active learning and evidence-based pedagogy, and a desire to support student learning inside and outside of the classroom.
• A successful ability to work in interdisciplinary teams, including team teaching.
• Experience collaborating effectively and building bridges with both academic and student affairs.
• Interest in or familiarity with undergraduate health care education and/or expertise in a related discipline.
• Interest in designing and facilitating events/platforms for 400+ students annually to showcase their Capstone projects to public audiences.
• A willingness to take an active role in building and expanding the Capstone program as a form of institutional storytelling.
• Knowledge, experience, and ongoing commitment to working with underrepresented and diverse students, including: People of color; new immigrant populations; Native Americans; people with both visible and invisible disabilities; women; people of various gender and sexual identities and expressions; first-generation students; and/or students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.

About The Department

The University of Minnesota Rochester (UMR), located in downtown Rochester, serves nearly 1,200 students and recently welcomed its largest class ever in fall 2025. Faculty and staff are dedicated to innovative education, student development and applying research to enhance learning every day. With a strong focus on health sciences and student-centered learning, UMR partners closely with Mayo Clinic and emphasizes research-driven teaching to meet the evolving demands of the health care industry.

Pay And Benefits

Pay Range: $74,000 - $95,000; depending on education/qualifications/experience
Time Appointment: 100% Appointment
Position Type: Faculty and P&A Staff

To apply, 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 (PSLF) opportunity Financial counseling services Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost.

Contact Information

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

Diversity

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. The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.

Employment Requirements

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment.

About University Of Minnesota

The University of Minnesota Rochester (UMR) At the University of Minnesota Rochester, our vision is to transform higher education through innovations that empower graduates to solve the grand health challenges of the twenty-first century. UMR prepares students for a broad spectrum of career pathways including pre-med and patient care; psychology and mental health; business and leadership; health technology; public policy and global health; and research, discovery, and cures. The campus community serves almost 1,000 undergraduate and graduate students in the heart of downtown Rochester and continues to grow in size and influence through creative partnerships. At UMR, relationships and research drive student success. Learn more about UMR.