Minnesota State Community and Technical College (M State), Wadena campus, is seeking a Temporary Part-Time Electrical Linework Instructor to begin fall semester 2022.

The Electrical Linework program provides trained personnel for the power industry. Coursework provides both theory and practical hands-on experience in all phases of power line construction and maintenance. Coursework includes electrical math, national electrical safety codes, construction of overhead and underground distribution systems, conductor applications, over voltage and over current protection, guying and pole grounding. The successful graduate is eligible for employment in rural electric and municipal utilities or with private contractors.

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

· Instructional planning and delivery;

· Teaching and facilitating student learning;

· Curriculum planning and development;

· Academic advising for Electrical Technology students;

· 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.

· AAS Degree or higher;
· Journeyman Lineman status;
· Demonstrated familiarity with and commitment to the mission and constituencies of a comprehensive community and technical college;
· Experience with learning communities or team teaching;
· Experience in curriculum development;
· Experienced in integrating cross-cultural and interdisciplinary perspectives in course instruction;
· Experience teaching a diverse student population.

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.

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.