Computer Programming Instructor - Fergus Falls, United States - Minnesota State Community & Technical College

Description

Position Details

Position Information

Classification Title
Technical College Faculty

Working Title
Computer Programming Instructor

Hire Types
Faculty

Division
Minnesota State Community & Technical College

Department
Faculty

Unit
Trade and Technical

Location
Moorhead Campus and online

FLSA
Exempt

Full/Part Time
Full Time

FTE
1.0

Employment Condition
Unlimited

Work Shift

Work Schedule/Hours/Days

Posting Details

Application Procedure: Position is open until filled with application review to begin the week of June 3, 2024.

To apply, please go to: Under Employment opportunities at M State, click on the link for Faculty, professional, and administrator positions (unclassified).

Application must include:

• Letter of interest
• Curriculum vitae (or resume)
• Name and contact information for three professional references
• College transcripts (copies are acceptable for initial application screening)

Salary Minimum
43,067

Salary Maximum
71893

Salary Type
Annual

Bargaining Unit/Plan
210, MSCF

Job Description

Minnesota State Community and Technical College is accepting applications for Full-time Computer Programming Instructor to begin fall semester 2024. The instructor would primarily teach on the Moorhead campus and online as needed. This position will provide instruction, student advising, and academic program responsibilities in the Computer Programming Program. This position will become unlimited upon completion of required six semesters of probationary status.

Responsibilities:

Activities related to comprehensive community college teaching and learning, including but not limited to:

• Develop and teach competency-based curriculum to provide classroom theory and laboratory application to prepare students for positions in the Computer Programming field.

• Teaching related courses within the Information Technology Division including hybrid, on campus, online live and online asynchronous methods.

• Assessment of student learning at course, program, and institutional levels to meet educational requirements, the rules and regulations of accrediting bodies, and the most current industry standards.

• Continuous personal development of Computer Programming knowledge, professional skills, and credentials.

• Engagement in department, School of Business and IT, and college-wide meetings.

• Advise students in the Computer Programming program with class schedules and career planning.

• Develop collaborative relationships with educational partners, alumni, business, and industry to develop and facilitate advisory boards and student learning opportunities.

• Assist with program recruitment and job placement of graduates.

• Responsible for the operation of the program, including budget, industry relations, periodic review and evaluation, effectiveness of program assessment and curriculum development.

Required Qualifications

Education Requirement:

• Associate degree in a computer or information technology field.

Occupational Experience Requirement:

• Four full-time (or equivalent) years of verified related paid work experience in computer programming.

Recency Requirement:

• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree
• Teaching Experience at the post-secondary level or with adult learners.
• Advanced knowledge and experience in Software Engineering, Computer Programming, RPG and COBOL languages, and related areas.
• Outstanding communication and facilitation skills.
• Demonstrated familiarity with the mission and constituencies of a comprehensive community and technical college.
• Demonstrated ability to establish a positive learning environment that promotes retention, accountability, diversity, equity, excellence, innovation, collaboration, safety, and personal/professional growth.
• Demonstrated ability to work with diverse populations.

Other Requirements

NOTICE: In accordance with the 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 a motor vehicle records check.

About

Minnesota State Community and Technical College is a member of the Minnesota State system of colleges and universities and serves more than 8,000 students in credit courses each year. We offer nearly 70 career and liberal arts programs on our four campuses in Detroit Lakes, Fergus Falls, Moorhead and Wadena, and online.

M State is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is part of the Academic Quality Improvement Program accreditation pathway, which supports our commitment to continuous quality improvement.

The college has maintained healthy enrollment by expanding online classes and programs and workforce development options. Our Workforce Development Solutions staff works closely with industry partners and each of our communities to meet the ever-changing needs of local businesses and industries, resulting in the growth of site-based workplace training for business and industry.

We have a strong history of working collaboratively with high schools in the region and with other colleges and universities, including our membership in Tri-College University with North Dakota State University, Concordia College, North Dakota State College of Science and Minnesota State University Moorhead.

M State joins with the 36 Minnesota State colleges and universities to support our students and our region. We partner with Central Lakes College and Rural Minnesota CEP for the Career Advisor and Technology Mobile programs, which are designed to provide secondary students with opportunities to learn about college programs and career options. In addition, partnerships with our regional educational service cooperatives, Lakes Country Service Cooperative and Sourcewell, help us to work collectively to enhance opportunities for diverse stakeholders.

Benefits Info

A comprehensive benefit package offered by the State of Minnesota, Minnesota State Colleges and Universities, and the bargaining unit contract of the position.
Benefits may include:
* Holidays, personal and sick leave
* Retirement and supplemental retirement accounts (both with an employer contribution)
* Optional 457 Deferred Compensation account and/or 403b Tax Deferred account
* Medical and dental insurance (optional vision care)
* Life insurance
* Accidental Death and Dismemberment
* Disability insurance
* Medical/Dental Expense Account
* Dependent Care Expense Account
* Health Reimbursement Account (eligibility based on bargaining unit contract)
* Tuition Waiver (eligibility based on bargaining unit contract)

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number
F201P

Number of Vacancies
1

Re-posting
No

Desired Start Date
08/19/2024

Position End Date (if temporary)

Open Date
05/13/2024

Close Date
08/18/2024

Open Until Filled
Yes

Special Instructions Summary

If you need accommodations to take part in the application process, please contact Human Resources at For more information regarding M State, refer to our website at: .

Accept Applications
Yes

Posting Contact

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Minnesota State Community and Technical College, a member of the Minnesota State system, is an affirmative action, equal opportunity educator and employer.