PT Diesel Instructor - Technical College Faculty

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities•Saint Paul, MN

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Saint Paul College seeks an energetic and dedicated temporary, part-time Medium/Heavy Duty Truck Instructor. The instructor provides classroom instruction, evaluates and advises students, and develops or revises curriculum. Assignments may include day, evening, online, Saturday, and/or off-campus classes. The role also involves participation in department and program advisory committee meetings and collegewide events, maintaining current technical knowledge through professional development, promoting and recruiting programs, and promoting diversity and cultural competency. Other duties may be assigned by the Academic Dean or Vice President of Academic Affairs. The position is based at Saint Paul College in St. Paul, Minnesota. Telework is not available. Work hours and days are to be determined. This is a limited academic, fixed-term position, with a desired start date of December 31, 2026, and an end date of June 30, 2027. Salary and benefits are governed by the collective bargaining agreement between Minnesota State College Faculty and the State of Minnesota; the posting lists a salary range of $0.00–$0.00. Benefit eligibility and coverage may vary by position type, employee classification, and collective bargaining agreement.

Requirements

Post-secondary diploma or equivalent certificate in diesel mechanics technology.
Four full-time years, or equivalent, of verified related paid work experience in diesel mechanics.
At least one year of the required work experience must fall within the five years immediately preceding the application date, unless waived by two years of successful full-time (or equivalent) postsecondary teaching experience in the credential field within the last five years.
Meet teaching and learning competency requirements covering credit-course construction, teaching/instructional methods, and student outcomes assessment/evaluation, plus philosophy of community and technical college education through a credit or non-credit course.
Have a degree in education or three years of successful full-time (or equivalent) teaching experience before hire, or complete the specified teaching and learning coursework before being granted unlimited status, subject to the stated waivers.
Be authorized to work for any employer in the United States; the College does not provide or assume sponsorship of employment visas.
Submit a resume/CV, transcripts, and cover letter.

Nice To Haves

Experience teaching in an urban college setting.
Academic assessment experience.
Ability to work with faculty and staff as a team member.
Ability to work with a diverse student population with a broad range of interests and abilities.
Experience with a wide variety of OEM-level scan tools and equipment.
Experience with PicoScope or other oscilloscopes.
Experience fabricating and welding.

Responsibilities

Provide classroom instruction.
Evaluate and advise students.
Develop and/or revise curriculum.
Participate in department meetings, program advisory committee meetings, and collegewide events.
Maintain technical knowledge through active participation in professional development organizations and events.
Promote and recruit programs within and outside the College.
Promote diversity and cultural competency.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Academic Dean or Vice President of Academic Affairs.

Benefits

Low-cost medical and dental insurance with affordable deductibles.
Employer-paid life insurance.
Short- and long-term disability coverage.
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 various investment options.
Professional development opportunities.
Tuition waivers for employees and their dependents.