Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology Instructor

Clean Energy Resource Teams; Metro; On-site; IDR 413.609.000 - 880.588.000; Part time

Job summary

An educational institution is seeking a part-time Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology Instructor to teach courses aimed at creating a vibrant, student-centered learning community. Candidates should demonstrate strong teaching abilities and engage in interdisciplinary perspectives. The position requires a relevant two-year diploma and four years of professional experience. Competitive salary ranging from $24,800 to $52,800 annually, depending on credits taught.

Qualifications

• Commitment to excellence in teaching.
• Four full-time years of verified related work experience.
• Experience with diverse student populations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in Industrial Engineering Technician program.
• Engage in departmental and campus-wide activities.
• Incorporate technology into curriculum delivery.

Skills

Teaching experience

Interdisciplinary perspectives

Curriculum development

Education

Two year diploma from an industrial mechanics and maintenance technology program

Job description

Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology Instructor

Organization

Dakota County Technical College

Organization Summary

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 Beyond the Yellow Ribbon employers offering support for veteran and military employees and students.

Posting Date 09/11/2025

Closing Date 10/07/2025

Location MN – Metro

Job type part-time

Salary $24,800.00 - $52,800.00

Hours Primary Duties

Job Description

Dakota County Technical College invites applicants for adjunct/temporary part-time instructors to teach courses in our Industrial Engineering Technician program, who are dedicated to excellence in teaching and who desire 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 perspective and backgrounds among its administrators, faculty, and staff.

Spring Semester Dates: 01/12/2026 - 05/18/2026

Applications will be reviewed as they are received.

Salary Range:

• If teaching less than 5 credits (Adjunct): Per credit rate of $775 - $1650.
• If teaching 5 or more credits total (Temporary, PT): $44,144.00 - 96,906.00 Annually (Based upon 1.0 FTE of 32 credits per year. Pay will be prorated, based upon 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.

Minimum Qualifications

Education Requirement

• Two year diploma from an industrial mechanics and maintenance technology program.

Occupational Experience Requirement

• Four full-time years (or equivalent) of verified related paid work experience in industrial mechanics and maintenance 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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 online 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

Additional 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.

How to Apply

Application Procedure:

The required documents listed below must be included in your application to be considered for initial review. If not submitted, your application will be marked as incomplete:

• Transcript: Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for initial review purposes; however, official transcripts must be provided at the time of hire.
• Current Resume: Resume must 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 [e-mail] 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.