Complete Application Requirement - Please Read Before Applying To be considered for this position, applicants must submit a complete application. Applications missing required documents will be marked incomplete and will not advance to review.
Your complete application must include:
Current Resume (Required): Must list employment dates (month and year) for each position and indicate average hours worked per week.
Transcript (Required): Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for initial review purposes; however, official transcripts must be provided at the time of hire
Cover Letter (Optional): Encouraged if you wish to highlight your interest and qualifications
Job Description
Dakota County Technical College seeks a temporary, part-time Electrical Linework 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 perspective and backgrounds among its administrators, faculty, and staff. Find out more about the program here: https://www.dctc.edu/academics/programs-majors/construction-manufacturing/electrical-lineworker/
Responsibilities:
Teach electrical linework curriculum, including lecture, labs.
Instructor is responsible for all activities related to teaching and learning including, but not limited to: instructional planning, curriculum development, student evaluation and records, classroom/climate preparation and management, interpersonal relations, promote safety in all aspects of program activities, participate in professional development experiences, work as an effective team member of the department, maintenance of professional skills and credentials, and participate on college.
Summer cohort will start July 6, 2026.
Fall Assignment will start on August 24, 2026.
*Applications will be reviewed as they are received.
Salary Range:
Faculty assigned less than 5 credits: Per credit rate of $775 - $1650.
Faculty assigned 5 or more credits total: $43,067 - $96,601 Annually (Based upon 1.0 FTE of 32 credits per years. Pay will be prorated, based upon credit load). Salary placement is determined on the basis of education and experience and in accordance with the 2025 - 2027 MSCF Contract, and conducted by the Minnesota State System Office. Initial placement is limited to the step range permitted for new faculty under the MSCF salary schedule.
Minimum Qualifications (Must be reflected on application/resume)
Education Requirement
Diploma in an electrical linework program.
Occupational Experience Requirement
Four full-time (or equivalent) years of verified related paid work experience in electrical linework.
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
Higher education teaching experience with diverse student populations
Experience with learning communities or team teaching
Experience in curriculum development
Experience incorporating technology into curriculum delivery, including web enhanced and 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
Experience with accelerated adult learning
Work Shift (Hours / Days of work)
Monday-Friday, primarily daytime hours. Occasional evening hours may be required for events (e.g., open houses, special events).
Weekly Hours: Part-time, variable schedule (approximately 20-32 hours per week based on program needs).
Telework (Yes/No)
No
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 hr@dctc.edu or at 651-423-8411.
If you experience any issues while submitting your application or creating an account please contact careers@minnstate.edu for assistance.
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 (DCTC) 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.
Dakota 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.