UFT Diesel Instructor - Technical College Faculty

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities•Albert Lea, MN

18h•$44,144 - $73,609•Onsite

About The Position

Diesel Instructors are responsible for teaching in various courses as assigned. We are seeking instructors dedicated to excellence in teaching who desire to make a difference in the lives of our students. Teaching assignments will be located at the Riverland campus in Albert Lea, Minnesota. The instructor may be assigned to teach in a traditional classroom and lab format as well as online, hybrid and lab format as well as online, hybrid and interactive television formats. Classes meet during daytime hours. Salary Range: $44,143.67 - $73,609.32 The current salary range is up to $73,690. Full-time faculty work a 171-day contract during a nine-month academic year (mid-August to mid-May).

Requirements

Post-secondary diploma or equivalent certificate in diesel mechanics technology.
Four full-time (or equivalent) years of verified related paid work experience in diesel mechanics.
One year of this work experience shall be within the five years immediately preceding the date of application for the credential field. The recency requirement shall be waived if the individual has two years of successful full-time (or equivalent) postsecondary teaching experience in the credential field within the last five years.
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. (Procedure 3.32.1 College Faculty Credentialing, Part 5, Subpart B.2)
This course shall be waived for individuals who, at the time of hire, have documented evidence of successful completion of equivalent coursework. (Procedure 3.32.1 College Faculty Credentialing, Part 5, Subpart B.3)
A complete online application will include a letter of interest and a resume/curriculum vitae.
This position requires completing employment references and a driver’s license background check.
In accordance with the Minnesota State Colleges & Universities (Minnesota State) Vehicle Fleet Safety Program, employees driving on college/university business who use a rental or state vehicle shall be required to conform to Minnesota State’s Vehicle use criteria and consent to Motor Vehicle Records check.
All Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the US.

Nice To Haves

ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) Level Certification (s).
Welding Knowledge.
Ability to provide leaderhsip in curriculum development and academic assessment activities.
Commitment to departmental participation, vision, and planning.
Bilingual/multilingual fluent in Spanish, Karen, Karenni, Somali, Pohnpeian, French, Nuer, Anuak, or other languages that reflect our student body, workforce, and communities.
Demonstrated experience working with multicultural and underserved populations.

Responsibilities

Teaching in various courses as assigned
Teaching in a traditional classroom and lab format as well as online, hybrid and interactive television formats

Benefits

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
professional development and a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents