Head Softball Coach and Faculty
About The Position
Minnesota State Community and Technical College (M State) is seeking passionate, talented professionals to join our learning-centered community. Whether you are an educator, administrator, or staff professional, your work at M State will directly support students as they shape their futures and will strengthen the communities we serve. With four welcoming campuses in Detroit Lakes, Fergus Falls, Moorhead, and Wadena, M State combines big-college opportunities with a small-college feel, offering nationally accredited programs, flexible learning options, and a deeply student-focused culture. M State is accepting applications for a Head Softball Coach and Faculty. The faculty portion of the assignment will need to be qualified to teach in one of the following disciplines: Business, English, Mathematics, Biology, History, Physics. The assignment for this position, including the faculty instruction and head softball coach, may be up to full-time. This position will begin January 4, 2027 on the Fergus Falls campus.
Requirements
- Master's degree in one of the following disciplines: Business, General (Business Administration or Business Management) English Mathematics Biology History Physics
- Master's degree in any field with a minimum of 18 graduate semester credits (27 graduate quarter credits) in one of the following disciplines: Business, General (Business Administration or Business Management) English Mathematics Biology History Physics
- Ability to work effectively with a diverse population of students.
- Demonstrated familiarity with and commitment to the mission and student population of a comprehensive community and technical college.
- Experience working with diverse populations and teams.
- Certified to instruct CPR and Basic Life Support (BLS), or ability to obtain certification upon hire.
- Must be able to accept work in the U.S. by the day employment begins.
Nice To Haves
- Assistant or head coaching experience in softball at the collegiate level.
- Experience teaching at a community or technical college.
- Demonstrated innovative use of assessment techniques and interactive, student-centered pedagogies.
- Experience with budget planning, oversight, and resource allocation in an academic or athletic setting.
Responsibilities
- Instructional planning and delivery.
- Teaching and facilitating student learning.
- Curriculum planning and development.
- Assessment of student performance at course and departmental level, and contribute to student assessment at the college general education level.
- Classroom management.
- Maintenance of professional skills and credentials.
- Participation in department meetings, coordination activities, and college-wide committees.
- Head coach duties, including recruiting, conducting practices and tryouts, organizing and scheduling road trips, tracking students’ athletic eligibility, and other related duties.
- Monitor softball budget, fundraise as appropriate, and maintain spending practices in alignment with NJCAA rules.
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 roll-over option
- Confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health, legal, and financial counseling
- 12 paid holidays
- Generous vacation and sick time
- Six weeks of Paid Parental Leave
- Pension Plan
- 457(b) and 403(b) retirement accounts
- Various investment options
- Dedicated professional development
- Tuition waivers for both you and your dependents
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
