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Working Title: Adjunct Instructor

Bargaining Unit / Union: 210: Minnesota State College Faculty

Employment Condition: Unclassified - Limited Academic (Fixed Term)

Compensation for under 5 credits is $1,650 per semester credit. Those teaching more than five credits are temporary part-time employees and can move to the faculty salary schedule.

This adjunct position will remain open for 1 year to allow departments' access to candidate pools when there is a need to hire an adjunct to teach a course(s) during defined academic semester(s).

ABOUT THE POSITIONS AND THE STEM PROGRAMS AT NORMANDALE

Normandale Community College is seeking Adjunct Instructors to join our STEM Departments. Normandale's STEM departments that are looking for Adjunct Instructors are: Biology, Chemistry, Geology, Mathematics, and Geography.

We believe in supporting a quality education experience that provides learning opportunities for our diverse student body. 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree with a major in the STEM field you are apply for or

• Master's degree with a minimum of 18 graduate semester credits (27 graduate quarter credits) in STEM field you are apply for.

Preferred Qualifications

• Coursework beyond the Master's degree

• Post-secondary teaching experience

• Experience serving diverse and underserved populations

• An understanding of the community college mission and its unique population

• Experience in online learning and/or course delivery using web-based course management systems such as D2L

• Experience in using innovative teaching and learning approaches

• Experience providing specific strategies to create a sense of belonging within the classroom

• Experience teaching courses with innovative teaching practices to support the success and retention of underrepresented students, including students of color, first-generation students, and Pell eligible students

• Evidence of continuous professional development related to diversity, equity, and inclusion

• Demonstrated commitment to collegial activities - service on committees, developing assessment, and guiding students

WHY NORMANDALE

Normandale is the largest community college in the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system, serving almost 15,000 learners from diverse backgrounds, 42% of whom are persons of color and nearly 25% of whom are first-generation college students. We offer opportunities for individuals to grow and learn and advance all the while working for an organization that is committed to providing an inclusive and equitable space for learners to learn.

GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE

As an agency of the State of Minnesota, Normandale offers a comprehensive benefits package for those teaching more than 5 credits 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.

For information on benefits, visit SEGIP's website SEGIP. This position is also part of Minnesota State College Faculty (MSCF). The collective bargaining agreement outlines many additional benefits provided.

For more information on retirement benefits, please view the retirement brochure through MMB.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

We are a proud equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, and we seek applicants with deep connections to the cultural communities to which our students belong. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, people of color, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

The college is committed to honoring human differences. We expect and foster tolerance of different values and ideas. We are committed to the principle that all individuals are to be treated with equality and dignity.

We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, people of color, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance, please contact Human Resources at 952.358.8269 or jobs@normandale.edu. Please indicate what assistance is needed.

HOW TO APPLY

• Upload (attach) current resume or curriculum vitae (CV)

• Upload (attach) a cover letter that addresses how your qualifications align with the requirements of this position

• Upload(attach) unofficial/official college transcripts (copies are acceptable for initial application screening)

Note: If selected for hire, official academic transcripts will be required.

The College regrets that it is unable to offer H-1B sponsorship at this time. 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.

Benefits Information:

At Minnesota State, we take your well-being and work-life balance seriously. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that features low-cost medical and dental insurance with affordable deductibles, employer-paid life insurance, short- and long-term disability, and pre-tax healthcare and dependent care accounts with a roll-over option. To further support your holistic health, employees also have access to a confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health, legal, and financial counseling. Detailed plan details, rates, and coverage choices can be reviewed directly via the State Employee Group Insurance Program (SEGIP) website.

To support your life outside of work, our package includes 12 paid holidays, generous vacation and sick time, and six weeks of Paid Parental Leave. We also help you secure your financial future with a robust Pension Plan, 457(b) and 403(b) retirement accounts, and various investment options. Furthermore, we invest in your growth by providing dedicated professional development and tuition waivers for both you and your dependents. Please note that specific benefit eligibility and coverage levels may vary depending on the type of position, employee classification, and collective bargaining agreements.

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