What are the responsibilities and job description for the Automotive Services Technology Instructor (MCAP Instructor) position at Dakota County Technical College?
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Working Title:
Automotive Services Technology Instructor (MCAP Instructor)
Institution:
Dakota County Technical College
Classification Title:
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:
$44,144.00 - $96,906.00
Salary: $44,144.00 - 96,906.00 Annually (Based upon 1.0 FTE)
- Salary will vary depending on credit load. Salary placement is determined on the basis of education and experience and in accordance with the
2024 - 2025 MSCF Contract
, and conducted by the Minnesota State System Office.
Job Description
Dakota County Technical College seeks an Automotive Services 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.
Responsibilities include:
Responsibilities include:
- Teach Mopar Career Automotive Program (CAP) content regarding Basic Electrical, Steering, Suspension, Brakes, Transmissions, AWD/4WD, and Differentials.
Find out more about the program here:
https://www.dctc.edu/academics/programs-majors/transportation/mopar-career-automotive-program/
Assignment start date: August 25, 2025
Available teaching load: TBD
There may be a potential for additional assignments for Spring 2026 semester, starting January 13, 2026.
Minimum Qualifications
Education Requirement
- Post-secondary diploma or equivalent certificate in automotive services technology.
Occupational Experience Requirement
- Four full-time years (or equivalent) of verified related paid work experience in automotive service technology.
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.
Professional Requirement
- Current ASE certification in the areas in which the faculty member is teaching.
Preferred Qualification
- Stellantis/Mopar Level 2 or higher certification
- 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
Other Requirements
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.
Work Shift (Hours / Days of work)
Monday - Friday; Day Shift, time may vary
Telework (Yes/No)
No
Application Procedure:
Please upload the following information with your application:
- Transcript: Application must include transcript(s). If a transcript is not submitted, applicant will be mark as incomplete. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for initial review purposes; however, official transcripts must be provided at the time of hire.
- Cover Letter/Letter of Interest
- Current Resume: Include dates of employment (month and year) for each position and Indicate average hours worked per week for each job.
Internal Applicants
All current Minnesota State employees will need to log into
Workday
to apply for the position via the Jobs Hub. The Jobs Hub can be found under the Menu, in the upper left-hand corner of Workday, under the Apps, and then Jobs Hub. Employees may also search for “Browse Jobs – Employees” in Workday via the search bar at the top to view open positions.
External Applicants
Applicants not currently employed by Minnesota State can access the
career site
to search and apply for jobs, and to check the status of applications. Those applying for a position will be prompted to create a profile in Workday. This does include other state of Minnesota employees who work for agencies other than Minnesota State
Contact
If you have questions about this position or are in need of a reasonable accommodation during this search process, please contact Human Resources at
If you have questions about this position or are in need of a reasonable accommodation during this search process, please contact Human Resources at
hr@dctc.edu
or at 651-423-8411
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.
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.
About
Dakota County Technical College is focused on outstanding education for employment that emphasizes hands-on learning, serving students with a wide variety of diploma and degree programs. Many graduates enter the workforce right away, while others continue their education by transferring to four-year colleges or universities. DCTC is also a leader in noncredit and customized training, working with businesses to improve the skills of their employees. DCTC serves the local community by enhancing economic prosperity for students, their families, and regional businesses.
DCTC is aligned with Inver Hills Community College. Located nine miles apart, Inver Hills offers a broad range of liberal arts and professional programs that complement programs at DCTC. Both
Dakota County Technical College
and Inver Hills Community College
are recognized as a Beyond the Yellow Ribbon employers offering support for veteran and military employees and students.
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 ($250 - $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:
08-25-2025
Position End Date:
12-19-2025
Open Date:
02-25-2025
Close Date:
03-13-2025
Posting Contact Name:
Julia Glenn
Posting Contact Email:
sn5879qw@minnstate.eduSalary : $44,144 - $96,906
