What are the responsibilities and job description for the Civil Engineering Technology Instructor position at Minnesota State?

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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 :

Full time

Employment Condition :

Unclassified - Unlimited Academic

Salary Range :

44,144.00 - $96,906.00

Salary

44,144.00 - 96,906.00 Annually

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.

Please note this position has a hire date of August 20, 2025.

Job Description

Dakota County Technical College seeks a full-time, unlimited 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

Minimum Qualifications

Education 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)

Monday - Friday; Times vary, may include some evenings.

Telework (Yes / No)

Application Procedure :

Please upload the following information with your application :

Transcript : Application must include transcript(s). If a transcript is not submitted, application 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 humanresources@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.

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 : 08-20-2025

Position End Date : Open Date :

02-18-2025

Close Date : 03-25-2025

Posting Contact Name :

Julia Glenn

Posting Contact Email :

sn5879qw@minnstate.edu

Salary : $44,144 - $96,906

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