Welding and Metal Fabrication Instructor (Temporary PT)

Minneapolis College is seeking a temporary, part-time instructor in the Welding and Metal Fabrication Department (WELD) within the School of Trade Technologies.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Provide quality teaching in assigned field of study to a very diverse student population in both lecture and laboratory settings;
• Develop and revise instructional materials for both lecture and laboratory courses;
• Assess student outcomes at the course, department, and college levels;
• Establish, cultivate, and maintain collegial and cooperative work relationships with instructors in the WELD Department, the Department's administrators, academic advisors, and support staff, and all College personnel;
• Participate actively in the college community through WELD Department and School of Trade Technologies meetings and College-wide committee work;
• Utilize campus technology to stay current in the welding and metal fabrication profession and connect to faculty, staff, and students; and
• Participate in ongoing professional development activities and professional association memberships

Terms of Appointment:

Fall Semester 2020 (August 24 - December 18, 2020)

Monday - Thursday courses, 8:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

11 credits

The college anticipates that the temporary, part-time instructor will teach the following courses during Fall Semester 2020:

• Applied Shop Mathematics and Measuring Devices (2 credits)
• Axy/Acetylene Brazing and Cutting (2 credits)
• Advancet GTAW (3 credits)
• Advanced Blueprint Reading and Welding Symbols (3 credits)

Our Welding and Metal Fabrication Program:

Minneapolis College's Welding and Metal Fabrication program provides students with the technical knowledge and hands-on skills they need for entry-level employment as welders, solderers, and metal fabricators.

Students can earn the following academic awards:

• Welding and Metal Fabrication ASsociate of Applied Science Degree (60 credits)
• Welding and Metal Fabrication Certificate (30 credits)

Benefits:

The State of Minnesota offers eligible employees an excellent benefits package including health insurance, life insurance, optional dental, short- and long-term disability, paid personal and sick leave, defined benefits and defined contribution (401(a), retirement plans), tuition waiver for employees and dependents, and optional 457 and 403(b) retirement savings plans.

Salary:

Salary currently ranges from $37,437 - $82,417 per academic year for a full time faculty member. Placement on the salary schedule range is determined by assessment of academic credentials and experience in accordance with the 2019 - 2021 Master Agreement between the Minnesota State Board of Trustees and the Minnesota State College Faculty. A temporary part-time faculty member teaching five (5) or more credits per semester will be paid a proration of the placement on the salary schedule. An adjunct faculty member who teaches fewer than five (5) credits per semester will be compensated at the rate of $1,400 per semester credit.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education Requirement

• Diploma in welding

Occupational Experience Requirement

• Four full-time (or equivalent) years of verified related paid occupational experience in welding.

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:

• Master's degree
• Teaching experience in a community college or technical school setting
• Occupational experience in welding and metal fabrication
• Demonstrated computer skills with educational learning systems and Microsoft Office software
• Experience developing and using student-centered, active, and experiential learning strategies
• Experience incorporating technology into curriculum delivery
• Experience assessing student academic achievement

Application Procedure:

INTERESTED INDIVIDUALS SHOULD APPLY ONLINE BY JULY 6, 2020 PRIORITY REVIEW DEADLINE. OPEN UNTIL FILLED. Select this job posted on
https://minneapolistech.peopleadmin.com/ and click Apply for the Job to create an account and apply online. Attach a cover letter, cv/resume, and unofficial copies of all transcripts. Application materials submitted by any other method are unable to be considered.

APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE TRANSCRIPTS TO BE CONSIDERED. Copies of transcripts will be acceptable for the screening process; however, the successful candidate must provide official transcripts at the time of hire.

Applicants should be prepared to provide contact information for at least four (4) references, including two (2) managers, who can directly address your qualifications for this position (we prefer that at least one reference observed you while you were acting in a teaching capacity).

Our College:

Minneapolis College is one of the largest and most diverse two-year colleges in Minnesota, serving approximately 8,000 students annually in credit and noncredit programs. The college enrolls 56% students of color. As a comprehensive public community and technical college, Minneapolis College offers 114 credentials in 44 liberal arts and career and technical programs. The college has strong ties to corporate and industry partners that help fund student scholarships, provide state-of-the-art training and equipment, and offer internship and employment opportunities to the college's graduates.

Minneapolis College is a member of the Minnesota State colleges and universities system. With 37 colleges and universities across 54 campuses, Minnesota State is the largest provider of higher education in the state of Minnesota and the fourth largest system of higher education in the United States.

The safety of all members of the Minneapolis College campus community is of vital concern. The most recent Annual Compliance and Security Report is available on the college website at www.minneapolis.edu/clery. Past copies of the report can be found on the Minneapolis College Public Safety page located at www.minneapolis.edu/publicsafety.

An equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and educator, and encourages application from underrepresented groups. Recognized as a Beyond the Yellow Ribbon (BYR) employer. A member of Minnesota State colleges and universities system.

Links:

• Online Application. Apply online only via link below on or before deadline.
  https://minneapolistech.peopleadmin.com/
• Employment for this position is covered by the collective bargaining agreement for the Minnesota State College Faculty which can be found at:
  http://www.minnstate.edu/system/working/relations.html
• For additional information regarding the Credentialing requirements, please refer to the College Faculty Credentialing website:
  http://minnstate.edu/system/asa/academicaffairs/cfc/index.html
• Welding Technology/Welder Credential Field #500129:
  https://www.minnstate.edu/system/asa/academicaffairs/cfc/fields/500129.html
• Minneapolis College
  http://www.minneapolis.edu/