As an integral part of strategic positioning, the University of Minnesota is committed to strengthening the excellence of the faculty. Ongoing recruitment and retention of exceptional faculty - who are effective teachers, productive researchers, and engaged community partners - are central to maintaining institutional quality. Faculty who are skilled in teaching students from all backgrounds and who are prepared to work across a range of communities enhance the University’s educational mission.
Hiring faculty with a broad range of perspectives and experiences provides valuable role models for students and supports efforts to recruit undergraduate and graduate students across the social, economic, and cultural spectrums.
To support these efforts, the University is reaffirming its commitment to making bridge funding available to assist in the hiring of faculty who bring valuable perspectives and experiences that contribute to our land-grant mission to provide world-class education, conduct groundbreaking research, and lead community-engaged outreach.
Bridge Funding is open to all faculty hires regardless of race, ethnicity, or national origin, however preference will be given to exceptional support hires that are not a part of existing faculty searches.