"Computer Science Faculty"

Job Description

Rochester Community and Technical College is seeking a passionate and forward thinking faculty member to lead and grow our dynamic Computer Science and Information Technology programs. This is a unique opportunity to guide students through cutting-edge fields including Computer Science Transfer Pathway (A.S.), Computer Information Systems (A.S.), Information Technology (A.A.S.), Cybersecurity (A.A.S.), and Bioinformatics (A.S.).

Join a college that values innovation, collaboration, and student success. Bring your industry expertise to the classroom and help build the next generation of tech professionals. You'll work closely with local industry leaders and dedicated faculty colleagues, especially as we build our state-of-the-art cybersecurity lab.

Salary Range: Current Salary Range is $43,067 to $94,542. Placement within the range depends on an evaluation of education and experience.

Minimum Qualifications

Master's degree with a major in computer science, or

Master's degree in any discipline/field with a minimum of 18 graduate semester credits (27 graduate quarter credits) in computer science.

Preferred Qualification

Previous teaching experience in Computer Science is highly desired.

Recent industry experience in Computer Science, Information Technology, and/or Cybersecurity highly desired. Industry recognized certifications

Experience teaching at a two-year college level

Other Requirements

Resume/CV

Cover Letter

Three (3) professional references

Unofficial transcript(s) with the ability to provide official transcripts upon hire.

Expectations of Faculty

A faculty member’s work assignment includes a number of diverse professional responsibilities. Classroom teaching and other contacts with students form the core of the faculty work assignment. Additionally, professional development and service to the college are the other core components of a faculty member’s work assignment. A faculty member will plan to engage in such activities as: student advising, course evaluation, classroom preparation, the evaluation of student performance, committee assignments, classroom research and community service as part of overall work assignment.

About

Established in 1915, RCTC is the largest higher education provider in the fastest-growing city in Minnesota, serving more than 7,500 students a year in credit courses and nearly 4,000 in non-credit continuing and workforce education programs. RCTC combines the best in liberal arts, technical, and life-long learning with more than 70 credit-based programs and over 100 credential options. RCTC’s expansive 518-acre campus includes university partnerships, a diverse student body, and a vibrant student life program. RCTC provides a unique learning environment that offers the feel of a four-year university campus with the commitment to access and opportunity of a two-year college.

RCTC is a member of Minnesota State—a higher education system that includes 24 two-year community and technical colleges and seven state universities serving more than 430,000 students. It is the fifth-largest higher education system of its kind in the United States.

Benefits

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.