All Job Postings will close at 12:01 a.m. CT on the specified Closing Date (if designated).Working Title:Civil Engineering Technology Instructor
Institution: Dakota County Technical College
Classification Title:Tech College Faculty
Bargaining Unit / Union:210: Minnesota State College Faculty
City:Rosemount
FLSA:Job Exempt
Full Time / Part Time:Part time
Employment Condition: Unclassified - Limited Academic (Fixed Term)
Salary Range: Job DescriptionDakota County Technical College seeks a Temporary, Part-Time Civil Engineering Technology Instructor dedicated to excellence in teaching who desires to become part of a creative, vibrant, student-centered learning community. The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to interdisciplinary and cross-cultural perspectives. Faculty members at Dakota County Technical College are professionally active scholars who participate in departmental and campus-wide activities to enhance their disciplines, promote interdisciplinary discourse and collaboration, and advance the college mission. The college is committed to reflecting a diversity of perspectives and backgrounds among its administrators, faculty and staff.
Potential courses of instruction include:
- Beginning Survey
- Basic CAD
- Soil Mechanics/Materials Testing
- Civil Drafting
- Intermediate Surveying and GPS
- Construction Staking
- Hydrology
- UAV/Drone Photogrammetry
- Construction Inspection and Project Management
- Land Survey
- Subdivision Plat Drafting
- Eco-Sensitive Design
- Project Design
- Properties of Construction Materials
- Estimating
Instructor is responsible for all activities related to teaching and learning including, but not limited to, instructional planning, curriculum development, student evaluation and records, student recruitment and retention, student advising and placement, classroom/climate preparation and management, interpersonal relations, promote safety in all aspects of program activities, purchase supplies and equipment, participate in professional development experiences, work as an effective team member of the department, maintenance of professional skills and credentials, and participate on college committees.
More information about the Civil Engineering Technology Program can be found here: https://www.dctc.edu/academics/programs-majors/construction-manufacturing/civil-engineering-technology/.
Assignment Dates: Spring 2025 Semester (January 13, 2025 - May 19, 2025)
Minimum QualificationsEducation Requirement- Associate degree in civil engineering technology or land surveying technology, or a civil engineering degree
Occupational Experience Requirement- Four full-time (or equivalent) years of verified related paid occupational experience in civil engineering and/or land surveying field, performing duties as a technician, engineer or surveyor
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 Qualification - Bachelor's Degree
- Higher education teaching experience with a diverse student population
- Experience with learning communities or team teaching
- Experience in curriculum development
- Experience incorporating technology into curriculum delivery, including on-line instruction
- Experience developing and using student-centered, active and experiential learning strategies
- Experience integrating cross-cultural and interdisciplinary perspectives in course instruction
- Experience assessing student academic achievement of campus-wide and classroom learning outcomes
Work Shift (Hours / Days of work)Varies
Telework (Yes/No)No
AboutDakota County Technical College endeavors to serve students within nearby communities, as well as those coming from countries around the world. The majority of students work toward degrees and diplomas in a variety of programs to prepare them for employment. However, the college is also proud of its general education department, whose courses are part of the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum. As members of a student-centered organization, all employees, faculty members and administrators are focused on ways to continuously improve student learning within the college's mission. Along the way, DCTC has become a leader in delivering sustainable technologies, service-learning opportunities, and community engagement into the curricula of most programs
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement 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
Application Procedure:Please upload the following information with your application:
1. Cover Letter/Letter of Interest2. Current Resume- Include dates of employment (month and year) for each position.
- Indicate average hours worked per week for each job.
3. Transcript - Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for initial review purposes.
ContactIf you have questions about this position or are in need of a reasonable accommodation during this search process, please contact Human Resources at humanresources@dctc.edu or 651-423-8411.
Benefits Information: At Minnesota State, we have a GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! Our generous benefits include 11 paid Holidays, Vacation Time, Sick Time, six weeks of Paid Parental Leave, low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($150 - $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, as well as professional development and a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents, etc. We promote the health and well-being of our employees and take work/life balance seriously.
Desired Start Date:09-23-2024
Position End Date:05-19-2025
Open Date:09-09-2024
Close Date:09-16-2024
Posting Contact Name:Angela Loza
Posting Contact Email:dw6493kv@minnstate.edu