Adjunct Computer Careers Instructor

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities • Mankato, MN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

South Central College is seeking an Adjunct Computer Careers Instructor to provide classroom and lab instruction in Business and Industry and contribute as a team member to a learning environment that meets postsecondary students’ educational needs. Classes will be held in person at the North Mankato campus. Course teaching time is flexible. The position is classified as Unclassified - Limited (Fixed Term) and is covered by the MSCF Collective Bargaining Agreement. The listed salary range is $24,800 to $52,800; adjunct faculty pay under the MSCF contract ranges from $775 to $1,650 per credit. Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications and subject to the applicable bargaining agreement or personnel plan.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States; South Central College cannot sponsor work visas. Employees driving on college business in a rental or state vehicle must comply with Minnesota State vehicle-use criteria and consent to a Motor Vehicle Records check.

The college is part of the Minnesota State system, with campuses in Faribault and North Mankato. It describes itself as committed to an inclusive campus environment that values diversity and respects individual differences. Applications must include a cover letter, a resume or curriculum vitae addressing the position requirements, and college transcripts (copies or unofficial transcripts are acceptable for initial screening).

Requirements

• Associate degree in a computer or information technology field.
• Four full-time years, or equivalent, of verified related paid work experience in networking, network administration, cybersecurity, or forensics.
• At least one year of the required work experience must have been within the five years immediately preceding the application date. This recency requirement is waived for applicants with two years of successful full-time, or equivalent, postsecondary teaching experience in the credential field within the last five years.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States; South Central College is unable to sponsor work visas.
• Employees who drive on college business using a rental or state vehicle must comply with Minnesota State vehicle-use criteria and consent to a Motor Vehicle Records check.

Nice To Haves

• Professional experience with industrial control systems (ICS), supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), or other operational technology environments in manufacturing, utilities, or critical infrastructure.
• Knowledge or professional experience with industrial networking architectures, communication protocols, and technologies, including Ethernet/IP, Modbus TCP, PROFINET, network segmentation, or industrial network troubleshooting.
• Experience or knowledge applying cybersecurity principles to industrial environments, including network security, vulnerability assessment, risk mitigation, secure remote access, and frameworks such as NIST SP 800-82 or IEC 62443.
• Industry-recognized certifications or advanced technical training related to cybersecurity, industrial networking, automation, or OT security.
• Experience developing or delivering hands-on technical training, laboratory exercises, or workforce education involving industrial networking, automation systems, or cybersecurity, with an emphasis on real-world industrial applications.

Responsibilities

• Provide classroom and lab instruction in Business and Industry.
• Work as a team member to maintain a learning environment that meets the educational requirements of postsecondary students.

Benefits

• Low-cost medical and dental insurance with affordable deductibles
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability
• Pre-tax healthcare and dependent care accounts with a rollover option
• Confidential Employee Assistance Program for mental health, legal, and financial counseling
• 12 paid holidays
• Vacation and sick time
• Six weeks of Paid Parental Leave
• Pension Plan
• 457(b) and 403(b) retirement accounts and other investment options
• Professional development
• Tuition waivers for employees and their dependents

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree