"Computer Programming Faculty"

Salary Range

The current salary range is up to $73,690. Full-time faculty work a 171-day contract during a nine-month academic year (mid-August to mid-May).

Application Procedure

The vacancy is posted online open until filled with application review to begin February 18, 2026. Apply at www.minnesota.edu/jobs/. Note: Internal applicants need to apply through the Jobs Hub in Workday.

Application must include: (please upload documents in the Resume/Cover Letter section of the application)

• Letter of interest
• Curriculum vitae (or resume)
• Name and contact information for three professional references
• College transcripts (copies are acceptable for initial application screening)

Position Overview

Minnesota State Community and Technical College is accepting applications for a Full-time Computer Programming Faculty to begin fall semester 2026. This position is located on the Moorhead campus.

Responsibilities

• Activities related to comprehensive community college teaching and learning, including but not limited to:
• Develop and teach competency-based curriculum to provide classroom theory and laboratory application to prepare students for positions in the Computer Programming field.
• Teaching related courses within the Information Technology Division including hybrid, on campus, online live and online asynchronous methods.
• Assessment of student learning at course, program, and institutional levels to meet educational requirements, the rules and regulations of accrediting bodies, and the most current industry standards.
• Continuous personal development of Computer Programming knowledge, professional skills, and credentials.
• Engagement in department, School of Business and IT, and college-wide meetings.
• Advise students in the Computer Programming program with class schedules and career planning.
• Develop collaborative relationships with educational partners, alumni, business, and industry to develop and facilitate advisory boards and student learning opportunities.
• Assist with program recruitment and job placement of graduates.
• Responsible for the operation of the program, including budget, industry relations, periodic review and evaluation, effectiveness of program assessment and curriculum development.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education Requirement: Associate degree in a computer or information technology field.
• Occupational Experience Requirement: Four full-time (or equivalent) years of verified related paid work experience in computer programming.
• 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

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Teaching Experience at the post-secondary level or with adult learners.
• Advanced knowledge and experience in Software Engineering, Computer Programming, RPG and COBOL languages, and related areas.
• Outstanding communication and facilitation skills.
• Demonstrated familiarity with and commitment to the mission and constituencies of a comprehensive community and technical college;
• Demonstrated ability to establish a positive learning environment that promotes retention, accountability, diversity, equity, excellence, innovation, collaboration, safety, and personal/professional growth.
• Demonstrated ability to work with diverse populations.