Community College Faculty - History Instructor

Metropolitan State University • Bloomington, MN

14d • $51,303 - $71,893

About The Position

The members of the History, Political Science, and Education Department value a diversity of approaches and backgrounds in our faculty. We are committed to providing a solid foundation in core historical areas to students of all backgrounds. We believe in a rigorous quality education that provides learning opportunities on multiple levels. Our curriculum offers a range of introductory and intermediate level courses that enhance the liberal arts preparation for students working toward the History Transfer Pathway AA degree, another degree program at Normandale, or transferring to four-year institutions, whether or not they major in history. The Department encourages a participatory and democratic faculty culture and affirms the historically engaged roles our faculty have played in service to the college. Normandale Community College is striving to achieve racial equity in educational outcomes. Those hired into these positions will be expected to advance this goal through culturally responsive teaching, identifying barriers to success for students of color, and proposing effective solutions to eliminate those barriers.

Requirements

• Master's degree with a major in History or a Master's degree with a minimum of 18 graduate semester credits (27 graduate quarter credits) in History.
• Teaching and Learning Competency Requirement course construction (credit course) teaching/instructional methods (credit course) student outcomes assessment/evaluation (credit course) philosophy of community and technical college education (credit or non-credit course)
• Faculty shall have a degree in education or three years of successful full-time (or equivalent) teaching experience prior to being hired, or shall be required to complete coursework in the above content areas (or their equivalent) prior to being granted unlimited status.
• These courses shall be waived for individuals who at the time of hire have: a degree in education, or have documented evidence of successful completion of equivalent coursework in the specified teaching and learning content areas, or have three years of successful, full-time (or equivalent) secondary, postsecondary, industry, or trade apprenticeship teaching experience in the field for which they are being hired.
• This course shall be waived for individuals who, at the time of hire, have documented evidence of successful completion of equivalent coursework.
• To be qualified for this position, you must meet all of the minimum qualifications.
• We encourage applicants to address their experience working with individuals or groups from diverse backgrounds as part of their cover letter.
• Official academic transcripts may be requested from those invited for an interview.
• Those who are invited to interview will be required to provide a teaching demonstration as part of the interview.
• The successful candidate, under U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services regulations, must be able to accept work in the U.S. by the day employment begins.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated experience adapting teaching strategies and practices over time based on student performance and feedback, as well as consideration of teaching and learning research
• Experience designing engaging learning experiences in digital and in-person formats
• Knowledge of Open Educational Resources (OER) affordances and limitations, and how to successfully develop and/or implement them
• Experience working with people from diverse backgrounds, and with a broad range of interests and abilities
• Knowledge of inclusive pedagogies, including how to apply specific strategies for creating inclusive classrooms for students of historically underserved populations, such as students of color, Pell-eligible, gender-diverse, and first-generation students
• Academic specializations that would contribute to teaching world history surveys, such as Indigenous Studies, African history, Asian history, Latin American history, and Diasporic Studies.
• Experience with digital humanities and/or public history pedagogies that complement existing faculty strengths, such as historical GIS, textual analysis, minimal computing, oral history projects, museum studies, and community-engaged practices

Responsibilities

• Teach a broad spectrum of history courses in face to face, hybrid, and online formats
• Teach in an inclusive and equitable manner to a diverse student body
• Provide quality instruction that incorporates a variety of current teaching techniques and pedagogies that positively impact the student and the discipline of history
• Demonstrate knowledge of and experience in assessment of student learning outcomes
• Participate in development and improvement of curricula and courses, and in development and improvement of instructional methods, materials, and resources
• Maintain ongoing professional development activities that support the college mission, discipline, and the students
• Actively engage in college service, department activities, and student support
• Maintain an active interest and knowledge of current practices that affect the discipline and field of study

Benefits

• Normandale offers a comprehensive benefits package including low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance; short- and long-term disability; generous vacation and sick leave as well as 11 paid holidays each year; employer-paid life insurance; pre-tax flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; and tax-deferred compensation.
• Additional benefits include tuition waivers available for employees and certain dependents, once qualifying criteria are met.
• This position is also part of Minnesota State College Faculty (MSCF). The collective bargaining agreement outlines many additional benefits provided.
• At Minnesota State, we have a GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! Our generous benefits include 11 paid Holidays, Vacation Time, Sick Time, six weeks of Paid Parental Leave, low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($250 - $1500), a Pension Plan, 457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options, pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and dependent care accounts, employer paid life insurance, short and long term disability, as well as professional development and a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents, etc.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees